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Glimpses of Christmas Florida Winter Strawberry Season in Full Past in the Levy County Journal, 1936 Swing Near-perfect weather conditions Christmas allowed Florida strawberry growers to kick off the harvest in late Eve in the October. Th anksgiving weekend is typically the launch date of the Market Place winter picking season. “Acreage this year is estimated By Louise Abney in Christian at 11,000 - about 1,000 acres over Advocate last year. Florida’s cool nights and warm days have made the berries he market place on particularly sweet and the shipping TChristmas Eve ... quality is excellent,” said Ted Th ings and things for sale..... Campbell, Executive Director of Tinsel baubles, gilded toys the Florida Strawberry Growers Along the Christmas trail! Association (FSGA). “Th e size so far is medium to large Jostling crowds of shoppers; and the berries are bright red, juicy Trees of fragrant pine and delicious. Demand for the ever- And Douglas fi r and silver popular Festival variety is strong, spruce; but a newer, early variety-Radiance- A never ending line is performing well. Volume will increase in mid-December. Barring Of eager noisy vendors Florida strawberry grower hopeful for mild weather through the season. Harvesting is underway. Crying out their wares: a severe winter, we expect the season “Whoever buys on Christmas will run through March,” Campbell Eve continued. continued on page s Th e Christmas blessing shares.” Raccoon Lab Tests Result in Updated Rabies Alert Southern smilax, holly wreaths, On Dec. 1 we published a Rabies offi cials are requested to assist Sprigs of mistletoe... Alert from the Marion County Health in enforcement of the following Everywhere the falling fl akes Department based on lab tests on a horse. requirements: Of starry Christmas snow; Th is week the Marion County Health • All dogs, cats and captive wild Th rongs of harried shoppers, Department Director has issued another mammals shall be confi ned to their Children’s eyes aglow, rabies alert for a location within Marion owner’s premises. Confi nement shall Reminiscent of a Light County in response to a positive laboratory be by fence, cage, on a leash under Th at shone – long ago. result from a RACCOON. All citizens, control of a responsible person, or especially the ones within the depicted inside the living quarters or related Vendors in the market place area, are asked to maintain a heightened building. Bid you come and buy... awareness that rabies is active in this • All dogs and cats roaming at large will Th ere was once a Gift that county. Th e rabies alert commenced on the be impounded and may be released came, day of the incident, which was December to their owners upon payment of any Priceless, from the sky! 7, 2011. fee(s) assessed by Marion County Residents in the depicted area are advised to: Animal Services. No dogs or cats will • Avoid contact with free roaming be released from the Animal Shelter domestic or any wild animals. except to the owner upon proof of • Not leave pet food outside and secure current vaccination issued by a licensed outside garbage in covered containers veterinarian. to avoid attracting wild animals. Th is alert ends in 60 days unless another • Contact your veterinarian to make sure incident occurs within the alert area. Please your dog(s), cat(s), horse(s) or ferret(s) contact a local veterinarian for questions have current rabies vaccination. regarding the health of an animal. Law enforcement and animal control PE’s DIY Repair at Crystal River May Cost Customers $670 million By Kathy Hilliard nothing could be further from the Editor truth. Outside experts have been engaged since day one.....We have Th e crack in the concrete at been prudent in our actions and the Crystal River Nuclear Plant decision making throughout this is a fact. How much of the cost process.” After an analyst hired by to repair the cracks or replace the PE reviewed the cause of the fi rst containment walls at the plant can crack it was reported that “the crack be charged to utility consumers would have happened to anyone is not, yet. Progress Energy will working the project and the U.S. have to convince the Public Service Nuclear Regulatory Commission Commission that it acted in a after months of inspection, reasonable and prudent manner in agreed,” according to Dolan’s letter. removing the steam generators from Previously 34 jobs of this nature about the same as building a new overwhelming to fi x." the plant which caused the crack to had been successfully completed building. Th e dilemma is that Crystal River was taken off - form. by other engineering fi rms. PE’s while the plant is off -line it is line two years before any cracks In October of 2009 workers were attempt failed. Now PE wants to costing $300 million per year to were found so there was not then cutting the concrete wall to replace replace all six panels which is also replace the cheap energy the plant nor now any safety concern. Th e steam generators inside the building a fi rst. produced. concern is about how to fi x the that had been in operation for 32 Th e Crystal River building has Arnie Gundersen, chief nuclear problem for the future generation years and reported that panel 3 had weakness problems right from engineer for Fairewinds Associates of energy – properly, safely and at a broke. PE repaired the panel but the start and cracked during its Inc., an energy consulting fi rm, cost that is bearable to all involved. in March of 2010 panel 5 broke. construction in 1976. Engineers said, “Th ey’re going to chase cracks Th ere are diff ering opinions from Panel 5 had not yet been repaired blamed it on a lack of steel for years.....until they completely PE and consumer advocates and when in July panel 1 broke. reinforcement in the concrete in destroy the containment and build engineering fi rms familiar with this In the interest of saving money the dome that had cracked and a new one.” type of construction and operation Progress Energy was the fi rst U.S. more was added to the dome, John Kindinger, a noted expert and that process is unfolding. It will utility to do a DIY replacement of not the walls. Th e Crystal River with the American Nuclear Society, be the job of the PSC next year at the steam generators. According to containment building has only one agrees with PE’s plan to replace their hearings to begin deciding PE’s president and CEO, Vincent layer of steel reinforcement, some the concrete panels saying, "Of the fate of if or how much can be Dolan, on Nov. 16 in a letter to others have four. course, more (cracks) is a bad thing. collected from consumers to repair legislators, “While some would According to two experts the Once you fi nd one problem, then or replace the problems at Crystal have you believe that we took an repair cost will end up being the questions proliferate. Th ere is a River. inappropriate approach to this work, point when the questions become www.levyjournalonline.com 2A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 December 15, 2011 Levy County Levy County’s Most Wanted Sheriff ’s Offi ce Jail Report Brownfi eld, Cynthia Krystal, 26, of Cross City: Grand theft at least $300 but less than $5K. Browning, Gerald David, 31, of Trenton: Aggravated assault with deadly weapon without intent to kill. Bell, James L Kelley, Scherry L Murphy, Ryan Perez-Rivera, Sims, Yolanda N Wirth, Kimberly L Coronado, Ashley Nicole, 22, of Bronson: Petit theft 1st Perry Chiefl and Bartow Isidro L Chiefl and Old Town FTA DWLSR VOP PETIT VOP Ocala VOP BATTERY VOP P degree, at least $100 but less than $300. 2ND THEFT AGGRAVATED FTA LARCENY $5,000 BOND THEFT,RESIST Dayton, Howard Lee, 23, of Morriston: VOP x 2. CONVICTION $2,000 BOND ASSAULT 300-5,000 OFFICER IN Fine, Sarah Suzette, 24, of Cedar Key: Battery with $ 2,000 BOND NO BOND $20,000 BOND RECOVERY intentional touch or strike. OF STOLEN Funes, Santos, 23, of Williston: Operating a motor vehicle PROPERTY without a valid license. $1,000 BOND Gray, Sedrina Latoya, 21, of Gainesville: Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. Obry, Christopher Matthew; 21, of Inglis: Battery with drugs. Haynes, Keneisha Frasier, 24, of Williston: Driving while intentional touch or strike. Bennett, Susie Ann, 56, of Chiefl and: Burglary of structure/ license suspended, 1st off ense. Sheffi eld, Stephen Anthony, 55, of Bell: DUI alcohol or drugs. conveyance; simple assault; trespassing unoccupied structure Henry, Roy Lee, 26, of Old Town: VOP. Slaughter, Michelle Ann, 44, of Ocala: VOP x3. or conveyance. Hussey, Norman, 19, of Archer: Out of county warrant. Smith, Daniel Allen, 48, of Brooksville: VOP x2. Wytiaz, Linda Ellen, 59, of Cedar Key: Outstanding Levy Jones, Robert Gregg, 43, Alachua: Petit theft from merchant Th omas, Elizabeth Erika, 25, of Bronson: Petit theft 1st County warrant. 2nd off ense; brawling/fi ghting and corrupting public moral degree of at least $100 but less than $300. decency; out of county warrant. Vigil, Isidor Vincent, 44, of Bronson: Battery with intention Williston Police Department Kornegay, Heather Marie, 34, of Riverview: Out of county touch or strike. warrant. Arrest Report Maillard, Kevin Joseph, 34, of Williston: Petit theft from Chiefl and Police Department Funes, Santos Tello, 23, of Williston: No Driver’s License, merchant 2nd off ense. Arrest Reports May, Jason Keith, 36, of Williston: VOP; Petit theft 2nd never had one. Transported to LC Jail. degree, 2nd off ense; Trespassing a structure or conveyance; Maillard, Kevin Joseph, 34, of Williston: Retail theft of less Petty, Gwendolyn D., 54, of Old Town: Retail theft at Wal- failure to appear. than $300. Transported to LC Jail. Mart of less than $300. McCall, Rowdy Elton, 26, of Chiefl and: VOP. Leira, Vera Elizabeth, 33, of Williston: Non payment of child Donald, Larry James, 54, of Chiefl and: DUI alcohol and support. Transported to LCSO. Lake City Boaters’ Bodies Hunter Shot by Dog in Wesley Found in Palestine Lake Chapel Search-and-rescue eff orts recovered the Delhi boat fl oating on Lake Palestine With all the preparations to be a good hunter, dog gun etiquette and safety is not usually bodies of two Lake City residents who with no one on board at approximately 1 on the top of the list of priorities. But in the case of 78-year-old Billy E. Brown of Wesley were reported overdue from a fi shing trip a.m. Sunday but with their fi shing gear Chapel it might have saved him some pain and doctor bills. Saturday night, according to Florida Fish still inside. Early on Saturday morning Brown’s dog, Eli, bumped a loaded rifl e and caused it to fi re and Wildlife Conservation Commission Kelly’s body was located Sunday in a bizarre accident, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (FWC) offi cials. morning at 7:30 a.m. on the south end Brown, the general manager and executive vice president of the Withlacoochee River electric Norris S. Demeritte, 53, was reported of the lake and was taken to the Medical Cooperative, was shot in the right thigh and underwent surgery on Saturday at St. Joseph’s overdue along with his mother, Emma G. Examiner’s Offi ce in Gainesville for an Hospital. He was listed in critical but stable condition according to his family. Kelly, 74, both of Lake City, after they autopsy. Brown had gone hunting for deer with two friends as was their tradition for 25 years. His had been fi shing on Lake Palestine, a Th e body of Demeritte was recovered bulldog Eli was along for the ride down the bumpy, rocky road in the pickup truck on the 928-acre lake near Lake Butler in Union Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, and was also way to the hunting stands. Eli got excited for some reason and bumped the high-powered County. taken to the ME’s offi ce. Union County Browning .308 caliber rifl e sending the delivery of the ammo into Brown’s right thigh. According to FWC offi cers, the two Sheriff Jerry Whitehead said, “Th is is a Th at scene would probably say the safety was not on but an investigation is ongoing. arrived at the lake at around 8 a.m. very tragic incident and we will keep the Maybe it would be worth it to give Eli some “Dog Whisperer” lessons on calming down Saturday. After they didn’t return from a family and friends in our prayers. We while riding in the truck with a loaded rifl e. day of fi shing, the FWC was notifi ed by appreciate the hard work and dedication family members who had gone to the lake of all the mutual aid rendered during this and searched for them, the boat, and the search.” vehicle and found nothing. Texas-based Equusearch Search Vehicle Crash in Gilchrist A search began for Demeritte and and Recovery provided equipment and Kelly, involving the FWC, deputies expertise to assist in locating the victim at County Proves Fatal to All from the Columbia County and Union their own expense. County sheriff s’ offi ces, members of the Maj. Lee Beach, regional commander Department of Corrections and their K-9 for the FWC, said, “Th e partnership Involved team and the U.S. Forest Service. Th e between the agencies involved in the vehicle was found parked near the boat search was amazing and I’m extremely Th ree men traveling in their vehicles on Friday night Dec. 9 will not be driving again. ramp. pleased with our eff orts.” David M. Pimental, 56, of Live Oak was driving his 1993 Chevrolet 1500 pickup north Offi cers then found the 1973 14-foot in the southbound lane of US 129 about a mile north of CR 307 when he struck a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by 52-year-old Trenton resident Billy Ray Pumphrey with his passenger Douglas Wayne Burns, 43, of Newberry. Pimental’s pickup front end hit the left front of the Grand Prix spinning the pickup up clockwise until it stopped in the travel lanes of US 129. Th e Grand Prix spun counter clockwise and fi nally stopped facing north on the US 129 grassy right of way. Both drivers had their seatbelts on but the passenger Burns did not. Th ere is no explanation as to why Pimental was driving north in the southbound lane. All three men were pronounced dead at the scene by Gilchrist County EMS. Th ere is Nothing New Under the Sun even in 1936

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Illustration by Alexander Key The Mercy A Florida Fishing Story

Key West Her diesel rumbled the Mercy out of the A & B Marina that morning. Th e wake of the tall sport fi sher rippled over refl ections of other sea-going boats, some with dinghies bobbing alongside. We’d gone out the West Channel, past the Pier House, the sunset decks, and the great white cruise ship at the Mallory Pier. Th e Old Customs House, a massive edifi ce of red brick crest with terracotta tiles, was soon at our aft. Captain J. W. Blitch lay forward on the throttle and the Mercy cut a fi ne spray in the chalky green water out to the Marquesas. Up on the steering deck with the captain, I held my hand to a long-billed fi sherman’s cap. We picked up speed. Th e morning was clear and clean and sweet. Roland Pendarvis (a disbarred attorney, who now off ered “free advice” in exchange for fi shing) was propped up in the fi ghting chair on the deck below. Th e brawny mate, Estevar, was working his way along the low rail past the cabin up to the bow. Capt. Blitch had his weather-beaten cap cocked, just as he’d put it against the sun coming from the Key West Bight. He was unshaven and had already chomped an unlit cigar down to its half. Th e Mercy crossed the wake of a dive boat striking out ahead. I tightened my grip on a handrail beside the console. Blitch, a consummate story teller and marina gossip, had all but washed out of the sport On the Gulf Stream Photo by Will Irby fi shing scene only a few years before. Th at was when the cost of diesel had gone sky high. Th en the fi shing went bad, he’d said. Blitch lost the Mercy to the bank and was reduced to Soon we were about 30 yards out from the sails, running alongside of them in the ink blue operating a scowling little cabin cruiser out of a rusty bucket of a marina over on Stock Island. water of the Stream. Th e Captain could see them perfectly from the tower, their blazing fast Th en along came the Cuban refugee, Estevar, a “rafter” who showed up as a fi shing mate fi ns knifi ng the dark water in the afternoon sun. Estevar nodded up to the captain that he on Blitch’s boat. Estevar, as Blitch always insisted, brought with him luck from the sea. “You was ready. Blitch put the Mercy forward, cutting in on the billfi sh until Estevar could get a can have all the skill, the best boat and tackle in the world,” Blitch would crow, “but, me, I’ll teaser out ahead of the sails again. take Lady Luck any day.” Within seconds, the larger sailfi sh had gained speed and was slashing at the bait. Estevar So lucky was Blitch with Estevar aboard, there was some talk on the docks that the roared with delight. Th is is what makes the sailfi sh such good game for the fl y fi sher. Th e colossal Cuban practiced some sort of magic. Estevar might be a Babalawo – a master of sailfi sh chases bait fearlessly, sometimes right up to the transom. He strikes fi ercely again and mysticism – some of the other Cubans whispered. He wasn’t. Th at was just green-eyed bar again to take the bait, becoming angrier, more dogged with each miss. Estevar was playing talk among the deck hands in the dives over on Stock Island. him now, teasing him with the bait, making it seem like a live bonito right before him Meanwhile, on the Key West docks, Estevar had taken on something of a celebrity status swimming for its life. among the tournament fi shermen. But he shyly avoided the hype, and as Bitch said, “Estevar Suddenly Estevar nodded to Roland and lifted the bait from the fi sh. Roland stepped cared not a whit for all that fi ne talk.” Moreover, Estevar himself insisted that his gifts were forward and cast a big white popper over the fi sh to its side. “Bring it!” Blitch yelled. uncertain. What was certain, though, was that the tides of good fortune for Blitch were now But Roland was already stripping the line back toward the fi sh, churning the popper in the in full fl ood. Estevar had long been putting lower-ranked fi shermen on the best fi sh. Blitch water. His arms, dark and oiled, worked furiously. Th e sail saw it then and whirled back on eventually got the Mercy back from the bank. Now he was running those giant fi sh down for the popper with his dorsal fi n ripping the salt spray. He closed instantly and in a single lunge, top pay by top tier competitors. took the lure into his sharp, angular mouth and went under. By Boca Grande, Blitch’s mysterious fi rst mate was out on the bow off ering up some “Hit him! Hit him!” Blitch yelled. undecipherable aria to the sky. Th e huge Cuban was a bull of a man, his muscular torso and Roland set the hooks, let the line run and set it again, and then another time with a fi rm massive arms having long tattered the faded chambray of his shirt. Yet, bestial and brutish as pump of the rod, just as the great fi sh made its fi rst towering leap. We could see him now, he was in appearance, Estevar had the voice of an angel. and he was magnifi cent, more than six feet. Blitch guessed him to be over 80 pounds and still Suddenly an octave higher, Estevar raised up on the toes of his bare feet. Singing boldly, running hard. he brought his arms to cross at his wrists over his barreled chest. Th en bending slightly at Th en the great fi sh slashed at the surface a few times, its head going back and forth in a his knees, he dropped an octave, bringing his heals gradually back to the deck. His left hand kind of daze. “Th e good ones do that,” Blitch rasped. “Th ey just really can’t quite believe over his heart, Estevar sang across his thick shoulder while he made a broad sweeping gesture what’s happening. Th ey can’t believe they’ve been taken. Th en it hits them, you know, and with his right, as a matador might. Th en he was on his toes again, singing sweetly to a gull WHAM!” Blitch slammed his thick hands together. Th e beast comes unglued!” that had appeared suddenly off the port bow. Th is one was no exception, rising up and up and up out of the water before going completely “Never mind all that,” Blitch groused topside while he steered in the exact direction of airborne. He shook from side to side to throw the tandem hooks. Roland yelled, “Wallllkin’ Estevar’s extended hand. “Maybe he’s crazy, I don’t know. But I can tell you this, sir. Estevar tall, Jack! Woohoo she’s rockin’ and rollin’, baby!” And then the fi sh was under again. knows these waters better than I do. I don’t know how, but he does. He knows the Marquesas “Th ere she goes! She’s running!” Blitch shouted down. It was as if the fi sh was now a great as well as he knows the coast over Havana way. He’s a fi ne mate, sir. He knows the great fi sh silver bird and had taken fl ight for what seemed a 100 yards, racing on and coming up again, and how they channel on the Stream. He knows what needs doing on a boat and does it good with that magnifi cent dorsal arched against the sky. as any man. I’ve caught more fi sh with that crazy there,” Blitch insisted, “than with any other Th en it turned. Th e fi sh had come about completely, coming on fast and propelling up man on any boat in the Keys, ever. Th at’s a fact!” again. Roland was reeling like a wild man now. Th e heavy gold watch he wore was fl ashing “It’s all in the record books,” I affi rmed. But the record Roland was after was a personal in the sun with each furious crank of the reel. And the fi sh kept dancing above the sparkling best: a sailfi sh caught on a fl y rod. It had been done before, but remained one of the more sheen over the water, coming on like he was mad, crazy mad and he meant to put that long diffi cult catches to make. bill of his right through the Mercy into Roland’s chest. “So what do you know of him?” I asked, with a nod toward Estevar. “I mean, what’s his story?” Engine smoke circled us when Capt. Blitch powered up to keep the billfi sh out of the boat. “I guess Fidel let the poor lout out of a loony bin somewhere and he got in with the raft Th en suddenly he was bringing her back down, backing down hard, because the fi sh had people at Mariel in ‘80. Th at’s what Fidel did. For a while there, Carter, he was President turned again. Th e sail spooled more than 100 yards of line out this time. Th en, inexplicably, saying, “Let the people go.” So Fidel says, “You want ‘em? Well here you go.” And he opens it went completely slack. Th e fi sh was off , running away from the boat, making a fi nal victory the prisons and asylum gates and chases the inmates like rats, ratas, down to the docks at leap above the sun-drenched sea. Mariel. Th ere must have been several thousand of ‘em mixed in with all the rest. Th ere was “Le‘em run,” Estevar said wistfully. “Es a beauty, this one. Un beautiful fi sh. Le‘em run. maybe 125,000 in all. Brother, we had Cubans calling charter captains from all over,” Blitch Le ‘em run.” announced. “Miami mostly, but I got calls from New York and New Jersey myself.” (While Will Irby’s Florida stories are inspired by real people and true life experiences, all characters He continued earnestly, “Th e fi shing was slow, my man, and the money good. Th ey might are fi ctitious and no reference to any real person is intended or should be inferred.) go a $1000 each to get their relatives back across the Florida Straits. Anybody who had a decent boat was going over. Th ere were trucks and empty trailers rammed up every side street flowers | plants | centerpieces | gift baskets | gourmet gifts and lane in Key West. It was a madhouse down there. Boats were coming back across with as many as 40 souls. But, look, there were some we made money on and others we got out of the 0SSOMRKJSVE,SPMHE]+MJXXLEX[MPPVIEPP]MQTVIWW# water just because it was the right thing to do.” Estevar was in the latter group for Blitch. He said that maybe Estevar had spent so much time in the water coming out of Cuba that he had learned to think like a fi sh. Th e big Cuban had held to the side of an overcrowded, slowly sinking raft for almost three days. His steel grip and a deliberate, steady scissors kick was all that kept his head and shoulders above the wash. When on the second day the raft began to sink still lower into the sea, a woman with a child in her arms began to shout for Estevar to let go. She was convinced in her panic that his massive body was a drag on the raft, that he would take them all under if he didn’t let go. Others would say later that Estevar rolled away from her, only to take hold at the other side and kick harder. He held up his corner and maybe the whole raft with little more than one large eye showing over the water line. Th at was how Blitch fi rst saw him on the day he pulled him from the sea. “All I know is he’s brought me luck ever since, and mercy me, I needed it. He was grateful, you know? Went straight to work, was as good a hand on deck as I ever had, right out of the briny blue. I had Pendarvis, there, get him through the government and Estevar, he got me back on the tournaments. 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OPINION Gridlock to the Rescue?

Thomas Sowell without the federal government intervening to save the 12 million people were to be discharged from the military Creators Syndicate economy. No downturn in all that time was as severe or as and millions of civilians would lose their jobs when plants long-lasting as the downturn that persisted throughout the producing military supplies shut down. Washington gridlock may decade of the 1930s, when both the Hoover administration Two things prevented those wonderful Keynesian plans turn out to be the salvation of and the Roosevelt administration intervened on an from being put into operation. First, the atomic bomb brought the Obama administration. unprecedented scale. the war to an end much sooner than anyone expected. Not only does gridlock Th ere was no Federal Reserve System to help -- if that Secondly, the Republicans got control of Congress, producing allow the president to blame is the word -- during downturns before 1914. One of the the “do-nothing 80th Congress” that President Harry Republicans for not solving the few things on which liberal economists like John Kenneth Truman excoriated during his 1948 election campaign. fi nancial crisis that his own Galbraith and conservative economists like Milton Friedman In short, plans for vastly expanded government intervention runaway spending created, the agreed was that the Federal Reserve made the Great were thwarted -- and the “problem” that such intervention was inability to carry out as much Depression of the 1930s worse. supposed to solve did not materialize. Th ere was a G.I. Bill of government intervention in the Economists writing in a leading scholarly journal in 2004 Rights for returning military veterans but this was a fraction economy as when the Democrats controlled both Houses of concluded that government intervention prolonged the Great of what liberal Keynesians had been contemplating. Congress means that the market can now recover on its own Depression by several years. Anticipating postwar employment problems, former to some visible extent before the next election. Back in the 1930s, John Maynard Keynes cautioned Vice President Henry A. Wallace wrote a book titled “60 Such a recovery would of course be credited as a success of President Roosevelt about demonizing and threatening Million Jobs,” advocating sweeping government interventions the Obama administration’s policies. With this theme being business. Yet FDR, who said in his famous fi rst inaugural to achieve this otherwise unattainable goal. Wallace’s echoed throughout the pro-Obama media, enough voters might address, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself,” spent the interventions never took place, but the free market created 60 be suffi ciently impressed to give the president a second term. rest of the decade spreading fear to businesses and investors million jobs anyway. Th e media and the intelligentsia seem obsessed with the -- and wondering why there was still mass unemployment, A stock market crash in 1987 broke some records set in idea that government intervention is necessary to get the despite his record-breaking spending. 1929. But Ronald Reagan did nothing, despite howls from the economy out of the doldrums. Th is is certainly the prevailing Back in 1920-21, there was a sharp economic downturn, media, and the economy recovered -- leading to 20 years of dogma but it is contradicted by history. Yet who reads history with unemployment spiking to 11.7 percent. President prosperity. any more? Warren G. Harding did nothing, except for cutting Obama may yet be re-elected, as a result of gridlock. If you look back through history and compare what happens government spending. Yet the economy quickly recovered and Th omas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, when the federal government intervenes during a downturn in annual unemployment rates ranged from a high of 6.7 percent Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. His website is www. the economy with what happens when the government leaves to a low of 1.8 percent in the rest of the decade. tsowell.com. To fi nd out more about Th omas Sowell and read the market free to work its own way back, doing nothing has In the mid-1940s, as World War II neared its end, features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, by far the better track record. Keynesian economists were frantically trying to come up visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. First of all, this country existed for a century and a half with postwar plans to prevent massive unemployment when COPYRIGHT 2011 CREATORS.COM Oil-rich America? Ixnay on Cordray: Not By Victor Davis Hanson troops -- at home. Illegal immigration should JewishWorldReview.com taper off as well, as oil-rich Latin American Another Obama Czar economies reap huge cash bonanzas. Hugo Th ere is a revolution going on America. Chavez’s Venezuela will soon be simply one of But it is not part of the Tea Party or the loud many regional exporters. Michelle Malkin the kind of Occupy Wall Street protests. Current crises in American foreign policy Creators Syndicate cozy crony Instead, massive new reserves of gas, -- Iran’s eff orts to obtain the bomb, the relationships oil and coal are being discovered almost protection of an embattled Israel, stopping Wrapping himself in the mantle of that created everywhere in the United States, due to the funding of radical Islamists -- might be Th eodore Roosevelt’s “National Greatness” our fi nancial revolutionary methods of exploration and freed from the worries of perennial OPEC agenda, President Obama urged the crisis in the exploitation such as fracking and horizontal threats of cutoff s and price spikes. nation to stand strong and unite behind ... fi rst place. drilling. Current prices of over $100 a barrel Federal subsidies for ineffi cient corn-based his umpteenth regulatory czar. Nothing As for make even complex eff orts at recovery ethanol production in the Midwest also could symbolizes American strength and Cordray’s enormously profi table. cease. Th at would save the Treasury billions vigor more than another unaccountable ability to Th ere were always known to be additional of dollars and allow millions of American Washington bureaucrat. police shady untapped reserves of oil and gas in the acres to return to food production to supply If Richard Cordray, the stalled White behavior by petroleum-rich Gulf of Mexico, off America’s an increasingly hungry world. House nominee to enforce the Dodd-Frank others, his shores, and in the American West and Th e Obama administration’s eff orts to Alaska. But even the top energy experts never subsidize “green” energy so far have proved fi nancial bureaucracy, is not approved, the own record imagined just how vast was the energy there both uneconomical and occasionally corrupt wheedler-in-chief warned in Osawatomie, as Ohio attorney general raises more doubts -- or beneath far more unlikely places like -- as we have seen in the Solyndra aff air. Yet Kan.: “Every day we go without a consumer than it allays. When local papers spotlighted South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New more gas and oil can off er America critical watchdog in place is another day when a shady campaign account-shifting involving York. Some studies suggest the United States breathing space until better technology student or a senior citizen or member of our nearly $800,000, even a liberal Ohio Citizen has now expanded its known potential gas makes wind, solar and electric power more Armed Forces could be tricked into a loan Action leader responded: “I’m sure he’s and oil reserves tenfold. price-competitive -- without massive federal they can’t aff ord -- something that happens following the letter of the law. It’s certainly Th e strategic and economic repercussions of subsidies and a marked reduction in our all the time.” not following the spirit of the law.” these new fi nds are staggering, and remind us standard of living. In Obama’s America, you see, “greatness” A vote on Cordray is scheduled for how a once energy-independent and thereby Of course, there are sizable interests springs from vastly expanding government Th ursday, and the White House doesn’t confi dent American economy soared to world opposed to the new American gas and oil power to shield every last borrower in the have the support to secure a fi libuster- dominance in the early 20th century. fi nds -- not all of them foreign governments, country from poor fi nancial behavior. proof approval. Th us, the taxpayer-funded America will soon again be able to supply but instead refl ected in the current Obama Senate Republicans have vowed to block barnstorming tour this week (which just all of its own domestic natural gas needs -- administration policy of halting new Cordray or any other candidate for the job happens to provide a handy pretext for and perhaps for the next 90 years at present pipelines, placing moratoriums on off shore until key reforms are made to the sweeping targeting GOP senators in seven swing rates of consumption. We have recently drilling, and putting lucrative federal lands law and its half-billion-dollar enforcement states). become a net exporter of refi ned gas and off -limits. Yet if the United States does not arm, the Consumer Financial Protection But Obama’s radical supporters aren’t diesel fuel, and already have cut imported oil produce much of the fuel that it uses, will Bureau. Th e common-sense changes include about to let the deliberative process stand in from OPEC countries by 1 million barrels the oil-exporting Gulf sheikdoms, Nigeria or subjecting the CFPB to the congressional their way. Th ey’re pushing the president to per day. Iran better protect the world’s environment With expanded exploration and than American-based oil companies? Would appropriations process instead of the Federal follow in TR’s footsteps and ram Cordray conservation, the United States could also our oil dollars or theirs be less likely to Reserve; restoring independent judicial through by recess appointment. Th e George eventually supply half its own petroleum fuel terrorism, illegal arms sales and rogue review; ensuring that it takes into account Soros-funded propaganda outfi t Th ink needs. If we were to eliminate just 5 million regimes? the impact of new rules on the safety and Progress led the rallying cry. In 1903, barrels of our current daily 9 million barrels For the American poor and unemployed, soundness of fi nancial institutions; and Th eodore Roosevelt recess-appointed 160 of imported petroleum, the annual savings how liberal is it, really, to keep energy prices creating a bipartisan oversight board instead offi cials during a recess of less than one could reach nearly $200 billion per year. high while stalling millions of high-paying of a single director to run the agency. day. “Such an appointment would not be Eventually, the new gas and oil could add private-sector jobs that would both lower Obama himself supported such a panel without political controversy -- but would another 1.6 million new jobs and add up to government costs in entitlements and -- before he opposed and demagogued it. likely be upheld as legal given the Roosevelt nearly $1 trillion in federal revenue. empower the working classes? As it stands, the bureau remains under the precedent,” a Soros operative opined. “Simply Th at windfall would cut out about a third In the current presidential campaign, Treasury Department. Th e minute a director put, it’s time for President Obama to speak of our present annual trade defi cit -- well three issues dominate: national security, is sworn in, the agency will transfer to the softly and carry a big stick.” apart from additional income earned by fi scal solvency and high unemployment. Fed for administrative purposes, but will Obama has been thwacking the economy new natural gas exportation. “Investments,” Development of America’s vast new gas and eff ectively have free rein. Th e Fed’s authority with a Chicago-crafted billy club and “shovel-ready jobs” and “stimulus” would oil fi nds addresses all three at once. over it is illusory. And it would be impossible wielding brass knuckles against critics, fi nally become more than empty sloganeering. Th e idea of vastly expanding American gas for the Dodd-Frank czar to be removed by a whistleblowers and true regulatory reformers But America’s new oil discoveries are and oil production in the 21st century is almost change of administration, because his term is for the past three years. Memo to the White not occurring in a vacuum. Th e entire as unbelievable as the present administration’s fi ve years and his tenure protected. House: Th is is not what TR meant when he Western Hemisphere is enjoying a fossil apparent reluctance to capitalize While crusading as a consumer watchdog fuel boom, from northern Canada to Brazil Victor Davis Hanson, a classicist and military used his favorite phrase: “Bully!” and Argentina. America’s backyard will historian, is a senior fellow at the Hoover who’ll take on Wall Street, Cordray (whom Michelle Malkin is the author of “Culture soon be comparable to the oil-rich Persian Institution and a recipient of the 2007 National voters booted from the Ohio Attorney of Corruption: Obama and his Team of Tax Gulf, keeping more American money -- and Humanities Medal. General’s Offi ce last fall) is tight with Cheats, Crooks & Cronies” (Regnery 2010). securities class-action lawyers. As Daniel Her e-mail address is [email protected]. 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www.levyjournalonline.com December 15, 2011 Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 5A Progress Energy Florida Installs First Public Electric Vehicle Charging Station Company plans to install 50 charging stations within service territory

Today, Progress Energy Florida unveiled the company’s fi rst public electric vehicle • Fueling at the plug instead of the pump is 50 percent to 75 percent less expensive for charging station. Th e station, located at the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council in consumers. A typical PEV overnight charge would cost less than one dollar. Pinellas Park, is one of 50 stations Progress Energy plans to install within its Florida • Plug-in vehicles produce less carbon dioxide and pollutants than conventional internal- service territory by the spring of 2012. Th e other charging station locations have not been combustion engine vehicles or even standard hybrid cars. Widespread adoption could fi nalized. Plans to install units at shopping malls, municipal buildings and universities are in reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 450 million metric tons by 2050 – development. equivalent to removing 82.5 million passenger vehicles from the road. Progress Energy will collect data from the charging stations to better understand how • Grid-enabled electric transportation can signifi cantly decrease our reliance on foreign oil. customers will charge electric vehicles and the impact of charging on the electric system. Traditional transportation is wholly dependent on the use of oil, while oil makes about “More and more plug-in electric vehicles will be rolling down streets of our Florida service 2 percent of electricity generation nationwide and even less on Progress Energy’s Florida territory in the future and our electric system will be ready,” said Vincent Dolan, president system. and chief executive offi cer of Progress Energy Florida. “Th e systematic deployment of public • Electric transportation introduces a new industry, with rapid technology developments, charging stations within our Florida service area will give us insight into the electric system’s creating new jobs and opportunities for economic growth. Th e $1 million installation ability to accommodate widespread charging, which will help us as we transform our grid and research project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of into the transportation fuel source of the future.” the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Progress Energy will own, operate and monitor the charging stations during a year-long Progress Energy Florida has partnered with local municipalities and others to ensure the research period. Ownership and responsibility will transfer to the sponsoring locations area is prepared for electric vehicles through the Get Ready Tampa Bay project (http://www. once the research concludes. Th e electricity used to charge vehicles will be paid for by the getreadytampabay.org). Th e company is also the founding member of Get Ready Central sponsoring location. Florida. Th e company plans to install 50 “Level 2” 240-volt circuit charging stations for public Progress Energy has one of the nation’s most advanced utility PEV programs. In Florida, use. A Level 2 charging station can charge a plug-in electric vehicle three to fi ve times faster the company has a research fl eet that includes six Chevy Volts, one Nissan LEAF, a Ford than a Level 1, standard 120-volt outlet and provides additional safety due to the hardwired Escape, two Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and the Southeast’s fi rst installation. plug-in hybrid electric bucket truck. In addition, the company has partnerships with several Progress Energy is committed to partnering with our communities to confront the new automakers, including General Motors, Nissan and Ford. energy realities of growing energy demand, global climate change and rising fuel costs. For more information on Progress Energy’s electric vehicle initiatives, please visit www. Advanced vehicle technologies, such as plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), are an important progress¬energy.com/plugin. part of the company’s balanced approach to meeting these challenges. Th e benefi ts of PEVs are varied and include: Glimpses of Christmas Past in the Levy County Journal, December 13, 1934 SOME ONE YOU MIGHT HELP Dot Herring

"Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse." Remember how those simple words brought you happiness and joy. How just the thought of "Christmas made you a radiant boy': How the words, 'doll and carriage, candy, fruit and rifl es" Brought joy to your childish hearts?' 'Th ese trifl es Are what make life for children, must they be denied: Th is childish happiness, because of some one's foolish pride? Must they awake on Christmas to fi nd their stockings bare, And all because some person was too proud to put a penny there? Look around you anywhere and see if you do not fi nd Girls and boys who'd be happy with just a single dime; Boys and girls who otherwise will fi nd their stockings bare Because you were not big enough to put an apple there? Even though you can't give much, some candy you might spare Just to keep some eager child from fi nding Christmas bare. Don't be too proud to give an orange, expensive gifts don't count. It's just the little thoughtful ones that to anything amount. So if you have some poor Iittle child whose Christmas will be small, You might give an apple or maybe a rubber ball.

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www.levyjournalonline.com 6A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 December 15, 2011 Improved fl uency=improved comprehension

Recently, a group of students from the 3rd grade class of Hillary Cribbs and the 5th grade Fluency tests not only measure how many words students can read aloud in one minute reading class of Jeanne DuBois received kudos for the improvement they made on their but also how expressively they can read. (Th at’s called “prosody” in the land of education.) most recent fl uency test at Williston Elementary School. Staff member Pearl Lynch, who Students who struggle just to pronounce the words fi nd comprehending the text extremely administered the test, rewarded the students with Wildcat Cash and a PAWS-itive Referral diffi cult. When students’ fl uency improves, so does their comprehension! It’s as simple as and, of course, candy! Th ese check-up tests are given throughout the school year. Th e goal is that! So, fl uency improves for the student when the parent reads expressively to their children for students to increase the number of words they can read from a grade-level text in a one- and the child reads expressively back during family reading time every night. minute increment. Caption/photos submitted by Lisa Statham Posteraro Retirement Benefi t Changes Coming in 2012 By Emily Brandon Higher 401(k) limits. Th e contribution limit for 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and the federal Seniors will get signifi cantly bigger Social Security government's Th rift Savings Plan will checks in 2012 and face only modest increases in Medicare increase to $17,000 in 2012, up from $16,500 premiums. Workers will also be eligible to defer taxes on in 2011. However, catch-up contribution more money in their 401(k) plans and get more disclosures limits for those age 50 and older will remain about the fees and expenses they are paying. Here's a look at $5,500 next year. how retirement benefi ts will likely change in 2012. 401(k) fee disclosure. Retirement savers Bigger Social Security checks. Social Security recipients can expect to get additional information will get a boost in payments next year for the fi rst time since about the costs and fees that are deducted 2009. Social Security checks will increase 3.6 percent in from their 401(k) account. Th e Labor 2012, with the typical retiree receiving about $43 more per Department issued a regulation in 2010 that month. requires most 401(k) plans to disclose the fees Higher Social Security taxes. Th e maximum amount associated with participation in the 401(k) of earnings subject to Social Security tax will increase to plan and costs of each investment option to $110,100 in 2012, up from $106,800 in 2011, and result in plan participants by May 31, 2012. "Because about 10 million workers paying higher Social Security taxes. employers have to produce this for participants, they are income cutoff s will increase by $4,000 to between $173,000 Also, the temporary reduction in workers' Social Security paying more attention to their fees. It's causing them to look and $183,000. Th e income limits for making Roth IRA taxes from 6.2 percent to 4.2 percent of earnings in 2011 is for lower-cost investments and recordkeeping solutions," contributions will grow by $3,000 ($4,000 for couples) to scheduled to end this year under current law. says Robyn Credico, senior retirement consultant at Towers between $110,000 and $125,000 for singles and heads of A small increase in Medicare Part B premiums. Th e Watson. "Participants will see a line item of fees on their household and $173,000 to $183,000 for couples in 2012. standard Medicare Part B premium will be $99.90 in 2012, statements. Th ey were always paying it, but it will be more Increased access to the Saver's Credit. Workers with up $3.50 from 2011 for people who signed up for Medicare transparent for some participants." slightly higher incomes will be eligible for the Saver's in 2009 or earlier. Retirees who signed up for Medicare Part More 401(k) investment advice. A new Labor Credit next year, a tax credit worth up to $1,000 ($2,000 B in 2010 or 2011 and were charged the standard premium Department rule that goes into eff ect on Dec. 27, 2011, for couples). Th ose who have modifi ed adjusted gross for new enrollees of $110.50 or $115.40, respectively, will says retirement plan administrators will now be able to give incomes of up to $28,750 for singles, $43,125 for heads of see their premiums decline to $99.90 in 2012. High-income advice to account holders if they meet specifi c requirements household, and $57,500 for married couples and contribute Medicare recipients whose modifi ed adjusted gross income is that ensure unbiased recommendations. "More employers to a retirement account such as an IRA or 401(k) will be able greater than $85,000 for individuals or $170,000 for couples are off ering advice and off ering more methods," says Pamela to claim the credit, an increase of $500 to $1,000 in income must pay higher Part B premiums, ranging from $40 to Hess, director of retirement research at Aon Hewitt. Advice from last year. $219.80 per month more than the standard rate. But even dispensed through a 401(k) or IRA must be given by an Higher pension insurance limits. Th e maximum traditional most high earners will pay less in Medicare premiums than adviser whose compensation does not vary based on the pension benefi t insured by the Pension Benefi t Guaranty they did last year. investments selected, or given using a computer model that Corporation will be $55,840.92 for a 65-year-old retiree in Slightly better Medicare Part D gap coverage. Medicare an independent expert certifi es as unbiased. 2012, up from $54,000 in 2011 and the fi rst increase since Part D plans have a coverage gap that begins once an More 401(k) match reinstatements. Most of the 2009. As in previous years, the maximum insured amount enrollee spends $2,930 on prescription drugs and lasts until companies that suspended their 401(k) match during the is higher if you delay collecting your pension beyond age 65, catastrophic drug coverage kicks in after the retiree has spent recession have now restored them (75 percent), according to and lower if you claim your pension early or elect to receive $6,658 on medication. Brand-name drugs purchased in that a Towers Watson survey of 260 companies that eliminated survivor's benefi ts. gap will be discounted by 50 percent and generic drugs by 14 their match in January 2008 or later. Th e reinstatements Emily Brandon writes on Retirement Planning, Social percent in 2012, up slightly from 50 percent and 7 percent, primarily took place in January 2010 and January 2011. Security, 401(k)s and IRAs, Saving for retirement, Personal respectively, in 2011. "Every plan is now off ering a certain "We're expecting to see a continuation of that trend in 2012," fi nance, and more. She has written for U.S. News & World level of coverage in the coverage gap, which in previous years says Credico. Report, the Washington Post Express, and Consumer Reports. was a big concern for some people," says Juliette Cubanski, a Increased IRA income limits. IRA contribution limits Brandon graduated in 2004 from the University of Rochester policy analyst at the Kaiser Family Foundation. "As part of will remain at $5,000 in 2012, and $6,000 for those age with a bachelor’s in writing, media communications, and brain the health reform law, the coverage gap is being phased out 50 and older. For singles and heads of household with and cognitive science. She also holds a certifi cate of management over time. Th at improves the value of the Part D benefi t for retirement plans at work, the tax deduction for traditional studies from the University of Rochester’s business school. She every plan that is out there." IRA contributions will be phased out when their modifi ed holds Honors as a Business Reporting Fellow, University of adjusted gross income is between $58,000 and $68,000 in Maryland, 2006. Brandon has been interviewed on major CHRISTMAS 2012 ($92,000 to $112,000 for couples), up $2,000 from market radio and television shows, including CBS Radio, 2011. For those without a retirement plan at work, the WTOP-FM (Washington, D.C.), and Retirement Living DINNER FEAST Television. 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www.levyjournalonline.com 8A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 December 15, 2011 Jack Schofi eld to Run for District 3 Commissioner of Levy County Jack Schofi eld, of Yankeetown, has fi led with the Supervisor of Elections to run for Levy while minimizing any adverse County Commissioner, District 3, in the upcoming 2012 election. eff ects. Both Jack and his wife Susie are been extremely involved in their local community. Jack believes that “as a Currently, Jack is serving in his second term on the Yankeetown Town Council, is Vice County Commissioner I President of the Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, is a member of Friends of the must make myself available A. F. Knotts Library and a member of Withlacoochee Area Residents. to listen and discuss any and Jack is a registered Republican but will run as a No Party Affi liate due to recent changes in all concerns of the residents the Florida Election Law. and businesses currently As a graduate with a B.S. from York College of Pennsylvania, Jack has over 38 years in Levy County, as well as of business experience in the apparel industry. He has extensive experience overseeing those who want to establish annual budgets from 15 million to over 4 billion dollars in annual sales and was in charge of a business here. While we operations, sales and sales management and executive management with these companies. sometimes have diff ering He also served our country in the United States Marine Corps and United States Marine opinions, people who truly Corps Reserves. have no agenda will make the Currently, Jack is a Real Estate Professional and owner and CEO of Nature Coast best decisions. Today we see Outfi tters LLC, an eco-tourism marketing company. a complete disconnect with His philosophy of leadership will help Levy County as it sits on the edge of many new our federally elected offi cials opportunities. Jack feels we must plan for the future, produce opportunity for our residents and the people they represent, many have taken the stance that they will agree to disagree, while preserving and protecting our quality of life. He has spent much of the last fi ve years regardless of what is right or wrong. Th is kind of attitude should not be allowed to permeate researching potential growth initiatives that may lead to job opportunities for Levy County into the County level. As your Commissioner I will only make decisions based on what is in residents. With one of the top Universities in Florida, less than fi fteen miles from Williston, the best interest of the tax payers of Levy County and serve with integrity and honesty.” Levy County has a valuable resource on its doorstep, as well as neighboring counties seeking Jack Schofi eld looks forward to the opportunity to personally speak with you or your civic to create business and industry. Th e proposed Port Citrus, on the barge canal, and the inland or social organizations. He can be contacted at 352/447-6152 or by email at jschof7338@aol. Port in Marion County can, and will, have and aff ect on our county. We must be involved in com understanding how these initiatives can provide opportunity for the citizens of Levy County Submitted by Jack Schofi eld Christmas Gift Idea for Survival and our Wounded Warriors

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VOL. 88, NO. 24 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 50 CENTS Recipients Receive the Leash to their Four- Legged Guardian Angels at Ceremony

Wilson the Guardian Angel’s leash is passed on to his recipient BJ Adkins (not in picture) by Philip Bohr, board member; Don and Eileen Hoose, Carol Borden’s parents; Debbie Dougherty Shevlin, board member; Trainer Angie Korab; Rescue Coordinator L to r - Brannan Vines, Carol Borden of Guardian Angels, Shilo, Caleb Vines, the Judy Thigpen; Foster Family Training Coordinator Gerry Petrone; Capital City Bank Rep. recipient, and Brad Garrett, Master of Ceremonies. Photos courtesy of Marilyn Kaye Gaither Jennifer Radder, and Trainer Chris Hickox. Photos courtesy of Marilyn Kaye Gaither

By Kathy Hilliard, Editor and Marilyn Kaye Gaither

For those who have served under very stressful conditions, the addition of a faithful companion with a no-holds-barred love for you and dedicated to your well-being is about as wonderful a gift as God can give. And it appears that God has used Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs to do that very act of giving in the north Central Florida area. On Dec. 3rd Guardian Angels Medical Services Dogs celebrated the Passing of the Leash Ceremony amidst a couple hundred people including dignitaries, an actor, veterans, trainers, family and most importantly the recipients and their dogs at the Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall in Williston. Mr. Brad Garrett, actor and comedian (the brother on Everyone Loves Raymond) fl ew in from Los Angeles to be the Master of Ceremony for the event starting at 7 p.m. Mr. Garrett promised everyone that they would have the opportunity to meet and he would sign autographs and pose for photographs with any and all that wished and he was a man of his word! Mr. Garrett stayed late into the evening to keep that promise. Th ank you, Brad Garrett. Major Kelley Jeter, United States Air Force veteran of several deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq and recipient Lindon Lindsey WWII veteran, Major Kelley Jeter USAF of two Bronze Stars, read the stories about each of the eight veteran, and recipient Michael Gaither with Honey, the recipients receiving dogs that evening. Wonder Dog. Photos courtesy of Marilyn Kaye Gaither Th e United States Air Force ROTC Billy Mitchell Drill team from the University of Florida presented the colors and Veterinarian Clinics: Manager Susan Zlatocki, Dr. Brandon Mr. Michael Gaither, a United States Army veteran of the Culbertson, Dr. David Moses, lead nurses: Alexis Dillard Vietnam era led the pledge of allegiance. and Devon Simmons. Banfi eld Veterinarian Clinics are Th e recipients of the medical service dogs were: Laurie providing care for the medical service dogs being placed with McGruder Clark and her medical service dog: Twinkle; veterans suff ering from PTSD through a research program Ryan Connelly and his medical service dog: Razzle; being conducted through the James A Haley VA Medical Raymond Galmiche and his medical service dog: Dazzle; Pat Center in Tampa. Recipient BJ Adkins, a Navy veteran, with her medical Napolitano and her medical service dog, Dora; BJ Adkins Also attending was Jennifer Radder, a representative from service dog Wilson, and Raymond Galmiche with Dazzle and her medical service dog: Wilson; Robert Reynolds and the Williston branch of Capital City Bank, and Marie Len, a standing behind them. Photos courtesy of Marilyn Kaye his medical service dog: Bishop; Caleb Vines and his medical representative from the Harper Family Foundation, and Mr. Gaither service dog, Shilo; and Michael Gaither and his medical Bobby McCullough candidate for Levy County Sheriff . Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. is extremely service dog, Honey. All but one of the recipients receiving It was a very heartwarming, emotional evening highlighted grateful to each and everyone that has helped to make it medical service dogs for their PTSD were veterans. by the symbolic Passing of the Leash from the board possible for these recipients to receive their medical service Th ere were over 200 people in attendance, including: Mr. members, trainers, sponsors, Brad Garrett, Chris Borden, dogs and hope that people will continue to be very generous Lindon Lindsey, Naval veteran of WWII; Lt. Col. Kevin Carol Borden and fi nally to the recipients but was given a in their support in any way possible. Crocco, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Operations Offi cer, lighthearted change of pace as well by Mr. Brad Garrett's wit University of Florida ROTC; Representatives from Banfi eld and humor. Paige Brookins Christmas 2011 Found Photo Who should we think of this time of year Recognized as What should be the thoughts in our mind In the Fall of 2003, a Levy County Journal staff er Will they be of self, will they be of others discovered a white box full of photographs that may or I pray they will be gentle and kind. may not have run in earlier editions of the newspaper. Certifi ed Board Th e box was unmarked, and the photographs remain Presents are sure nice, gift-wrapped and pretty unidentifi ed and unclaimed. Hence the name of our Member Is that what they want or better yet need? feature: Found Photo. We ask our readers to take a look Sometimes these items are not as lasting and see if they can identify the folks in the photo, as Paige Brookins, a Levy County School Board As kind words or perhaps a good deed. well as the story behind it. member, was recognized as a Certifi ed Board Member on Nov. 30, 2011 in Tampa at the Annual Good things can be said about lasting traditions Joint Conference sponsored by the Florida School However, would it be nice to consider a shift Boards Association. Brookins earned this distinction Such as giving Hugs and Praises and Compliments by completing a minimum of 96 hours of training To give someone’s spirit a lift. in 12 areas which focus on the governance roles and responsibilities of school board members. Th e A smile always works if you meant it Certifi ed Board Member Program is a voluntary It requires only caring, not labor training program for the individual board members Yet the Bible says take care of widows and orphans and is off ered by the Florida School Boards It also says look out for your neighbor. Association. Th e Certifi ed Board Member (CBM) Program Whose birthday are we celebrating anyway? provides leadership training for school board Jesus said think not of ourselves but them members as they strive to enhance student learning Th is Christmas Season let us do for others fi rst opportunities in their communities and to advance Th at will be our Gift to Him. excellence and promote equity in public education. Training topics in the CBM Program include: Merry Christmas from Lessie and I student learning, school fi nance, legislative May joy to each of you the Season bring processes, policymaking, strategic planning, school Sharing with you, being your friend Call or write to us at PO Box 2990, Chiefl and, law, community involvement, advocacy for public Is why I can feel my Heart sing. education, diversity, employee relations, and current FL 32644-2990 or email [email protected]. trends and issues. Franklin D. McKoy December 2011 www.levyjournalonline.com 2B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 December 15, 2011 Levy County Community Calendar

BRONSON Jan. 7th: Quilt Exhibit-open to community. Quilts due to and pass this information along. http://www.cleaningforareason. CKAC by 5 p.m., on Jan. 3rd. org/. Th ank you – from the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club. Bronson Library Basket Raffl e and Children’s March 3: Salute to Wildlife of Lower Suwannee and Cedar Christmas Party Dec. 18 Keys National Wildlife Refuges includes all mediums and open It’s that time of year to dream Sweet Dreams. Come buy raffl e to the community. Due Feb. 28 by 5 p.m. WILLISTON tickets for our Sweet Dreams Christmas Basket. It is loaded Williston Area Chamber of Commerce News with lots of cookies, chocolate and teas as well as many local Acoustical Afternoon for the Arts in Cedar Key Jan. Th ere will be a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Th urs., Dec. businesses’ (from Chiefl and to Williston) gift certifi cates. See 15 15th at approximately 1:30 pm. at A-Nu-U at 444 NW Main the Library for a complete listing. Value of the basket is $250. On Sun., Jan. 15, 2012, the 2nd annual “Acoustical Afternoon St. in Williston. Along with the Williston Area Chamber of Tickets are on sale at the Bronson Library: $1 for 1 ticket or 6 for the Arts” benefi t concert and silent auction will be held from 3 Commerce A-Nu-U is celebrating a new wing to their facility for $5. Th e raffl e will take place at 2:45 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18th. p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Island Room Restaurant in Cedar Key. Th e which features Spa Packages, 2 new Tanning Beds as well as their You do not have to be present to win. silent auction will showcase pieces from a number of art festival full-service salon. Mini facials and consultations with PCA skin We will also have our annual Children’s Christmas Party on artists including a live painting performance by well-known representatives as well as chair massages will be off ered from 11:00 Sun, Dec 18th from 1 to 3 p.m. See Santa, stuff ed stockings artist Susan Dauphinee of Cedar Key. Th ere will be a variety a.m. till 7:00 p.m. that day. For additional information call 529- for each child and refreshments for all. Be sure to listen to the of appetizers served, a no-host bar will be available, and doors anuu (2688). reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.’ Lots of fun and will open early at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and go on sale goodies to eat. Call the Bronson Library at 486-2015 for more December 15th. Williston Middle FFA holds 2nd Annual Christmas information Proceeds will promote the 2012 Old Florida Celebration of the Clothing Drive until Dec. 16 Arts, a juried fi ne art festival that has been happening in Cedar Now a holiday season tradition, Williston Middle School FFA CEDAR KEY Key every April for the past 48 years. Reduced funding has made is holding their 2nd Annual Christmas Clothing Drive between it necessary to raise additional monies to insure the continuation Cedar Key Arts Center now and Dec. 16. Students, teachers, parents and community of the fi ne arts festival. members are asked to donated new or gently used items of clothing Cedar Key Arts Center has lots to off er in December. All Th e musicians volunteering their time and talents for this to help those in need within the Levy County area. Students events are open to the public. benefi t are Joe Peters and Linda Hicks (West Lafayette, Ind.) and were presented with this challenge and are collecting items in Please join us for fun, comradeship, and creativity. Bishop Davidson (Nashville, Tenn.). their homeroom classes at school. Donations can also be made by Cedar Key Arts Center December Workshops: Register at For a look and a listen about our performers and their music, go delivering clothing to the main offi ce of Williston Middle School Cedar Keyhole or by contacting instructor. Non-members are to: Joe Peters – www.reverbnation.com/joepeters ~ Linda Hicks or to the Agriscience Department directly. For further details welcome, just add $5 to cost or join CKAC. – www.lindahicksmusic.com ~ MJ Bishop – www.sonicbids.com/ about donating, please contact FFA advisor, Natalie Couey, at Dec. 16- Still Life Open Studio and every 3rd Friday with mjbishop ~ WT Davidson – www.reverbnation.com/wtdavidson (352) 528-2941 or [email protected].fl .us Sandra Allen, 10-5. Free/Open. For more information or tickets, please contact: Mandy Sunday Salons from 3-5 p.m. at Cedar Key Arts Center Cassiano at 352/543-5400 or [email protected] or Dec. 18- Composition Salon. If you have issues with some Levy County Fair Association Gearing UP for April visit Old Florida Celebration of the Arts offi cial website www. 2012 work or just want to share, bring it and we will discuss it. cedarkeyartsfestival.com Jan. 10, 2012 - Ann Kamzelski will be teaching Adobe Preparations are underway for the 2012 Levy County Fair. Photoshop elements. She will be using version 9 but a lot of the Th e Fair will be April 12 through 15, at the Williston Airport basics are the same for earlier versions. YANKEETOWN-INGLIS Industrial Park, just across from the Williston Horseman’s Park. Call to All Artists Stargazing at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Dec. Th e Fair Association is now collecting donations for its’ annual Th ree gallery events this winter will be open to all artists for 16 yard sale fundraiser. We are a non-profi t organization and all donations are tax deductible. We also REALLY need a large contribution. Limit of 3 pieces per exhibitor and $5 entry fee per Th e Chiefl and Star Party Group is presenting a telescopic view storage shed for both the yard sale and then at the Fairgrounds. piece. of the stars and planets at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in We can pick up and move any donations. Call Marc at 352/538- Yankeetown, Friday evening, Dec. 16. Th ere is no entrance fee. 5551 to make arrangements. It will begin with a laser show of Th ere is currently a lot of planning underway. Please visit our the Fall Constellations. Several web site at www.LevyCountyFair.com and click on the Creative large telescopes will be available Levy County Saltwater and Freshwater Tides Arts link to see all the Creative Arts categories from Baking & for viewing including the largest Food Preservation, to Sewing and Hobby Crafts. We will have “GoTo” Scope in the Southeast. DAY HIGH TIDE HEIGHT SUNRISE MOON % MOON a Livestock Show that will include Steers, Heifers, Dairy Goats, /LOW TIME /FEET SUNSET TIME VISIBLE Multiple objects will be observed Meat Goats, Rabbits and Poultry. Cedar Key including the bands on Jupiter Remember the Levy County Fair is not just a livestock show, Th 8 Low 6:33 AM -0.4 7:14 AM Set 5:27 AM 93 and its moons. Th e late rising we will have a full Midway with lots of exciting rides, attractions, 8 High 1:07 PM 2.9 5:34 PM Rise 4:12 PM moon gives little night light games, tons of great food, a variety of exhibitors and much more, 8 Low 6:13 PM 1.5 interference for better stargazing all for one low gate-admission price! Mark your calendars now 8 High 11:52 PM 3.7 conditions. Th e preserve has and check out the website or call 352/528-2516. F 9 Low 7:11 AM -0.6 7:14 AM Set 6:20 AM 97 very low artifi cial lighting which 9 High 1:47 PM 3 5:35 PM Rise 4:58 PM adds to the experience and is 9 Low 6:53 PM 1.5 hard to fi nd in our electrifi ed Williston Lions Club Events Sa 10 High 12:29 AM 3.7 7:15 AM Set 7:13 AM 99 environment. For your safety Th e Williston Lions Club is located at 401 SE 6th Avenue in 10 Low 7:48 AM -0.6 5:35 PM Rise 5:49 PM we recommend arriving before Williston where we have regular events throughout the week and 10 High 2:24 PM 3 sunset (prior to 5:30 p.m.) month for all to participate. We are looking for new members 10 Low 7:33 PM 1.4 to sign in. Bring a fl ashlight and volunteers so if you want to help out the community and have Su 11 High 1:05 AM 3.8 7:16 AM Set 8:03 AM 99 and bug spray. Program will something enjoyable to do, come and see us. Our meetings are 11 Low 8:24 AM -0.7 5:35 PM Rise 6:43 PM be rescheduled in case of rain held every month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and guests are 11 High 2:59 PM 3 or cloud cover. Th e program very welcome. We will be planning future events so your assistance 11 Low 8:12 PM 1.4 is another in Yankeetown’s in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you need to reach us by M 12 High 1:43 AM 3.8 7:16 AM Set 8:50 AM 98 Friends Withlacoochee phone call 352-342-7525. 12 Low 8:59 AM -0.7 5:35 PM Rise 7:41 PM Gulf Preserve presentations. Th ursdays: Bingo @ 7 p.m. We off er two Jackpots. If an 12 High 3:34 PM 3 attendee brings a friend, that attendee will get a free card. 12 Low 8:52 PM 1.3 Email friendswgp@ Saturdays: Farmers Market and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 Tu 13 High 2:22 AM 3.8 7:17 AM Set 9:34 AM 94 bellsouth.net or visit www. p.m. 13 Low 9:35 AM -0.6 5:36 PM Rise 8:40 PM withlacoocheegulfpreserve. 13 High 4:08 PM 3.1 com for directions and more 13 Low 9:35 PM 1.2 information. CHIEFLAND W 14 High 3:05 AM 3.7 7:18 AM Set 10:14 AM 89 14 Low 10:13 AM -0.5 5:36 PM Rise 9:40 PM Yankeetown-Inglis City of Chiefl and Recreational Committee Meeting 14 High 4:43 PM 3.1 Woman’s Club Thrift Dec. 15 14 Low 10:21 PM 1.1 Shop Th e City of Chiefl and recreational Advisory Committee will Suwannee River Entrance Th e Yankeetown-Inglis Th rift hold its regular business meeting on Dec. 15, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. in Th 8 Low 6:51 AM -0.4 7:14 AM Set 5:28 AM 93 Shop will reopen on Tues. Jan. 3, Chiefl and City Hall, 214 East Park Avenue. 8 High 1:13 PM 2.6 5:35 PM Rise 4:12 PM 2012 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 8 Low 6:31 PM 1.4 individuals with Disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation 8 High 11:58 PM 3.3 Cleaning For a Reason - to participate in this proceeding should contact the offi ce of the F 9 Low 7:29 AM -0.6 7:15 AM Set 6:21 AM 97 for Cancer Patients City Manager at City Hall, 214 East Park Avenue, Chiefl and, FL 9 High 1:53 PM 2.6 5:35 PM Rise 4:58 PM 32626 (352) 493-6711 9 Low 7:11 PM 1.4 If you know any woman For more information contact: Laurie Copeland, Financial Sa 10 High 12:35 AM 3.3 7:16 AM Set 7:14 AM 99 currently undergoing Project Coordinator at (352) 493-6711. 10 Low 8:06 AM -0.6 5:35 PM Rise 5:49 PM chemotherapy, please pass 10 High 2:30 PM 2.6 the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides free SVP Presents A Little Christmas Spirit Running Until 10 Low 7:51 PM 1.3 Dec. 18 Su 11 High 1:11 AM 3.3 7:17 AM Set 8:04 AM 99 housecleaning - once per month 11 Low 8:42 AM -0.7 5:35 PM Rise 6:44 PM for four months while she is in Suwannee Valley Players announces their annual Christmas 11 High 3:05 PM 2.6 treatment. All she has to do is show to be held on the second and third weekends of December, 11 Low 8:30 PM 1.3 sign up and have her doctor fax A Little Christmas Spirit, written by Pat Cook, and full of humor M 12 High 1:49 AM 3.3 7:17 AM Set 8:51 AM 98 a note confi rming the treatment. and intrigue.. J. D. Morse, played by Andy Kidd, has been looking 12 Low 9:17 AM -0.7 5:35 PM Rise 7:41 PM Cleaning for a Reason will have high and low for a special Christmas gift for his grandson. Finally, 12 High 3:40 PM 2.6 a participating maid service in as a last resort he takes the advice of a fl ier on his car windshield 12 Low 9:10 PM 1.2 her zip code area arrange for the and wanders into Nick’s Emporium and what happens next will Tu 13 High 2:28 AM 3.3 7:18 AM Set 9:34 AM 94 service. Th is organization serves intrigue you and make you laugh. Th e show will run Friday and 13 Low 9:53 AM -0.6 5:36 PM Rise 8:41 PM the entire US and currently Saturday at 8:00 P.M. and Sunday at 2:30 P.M. at the Chief 13 High 4:14 PM 2.7 has 547 partners to help these Th eatre, 25 East Park Avenue, Chiefl and, through Dec. 18th ; 13 Low 9:53 PM 1.1 women. It is our job to pass the tickets are $8 for students/seniors/military with ID and $10 for W 14 High 3:11 AM 3.3 7:19 AM Set 10:15 AM 89 word and let them know that general admission; youth 12 and under $5. For more information 14 Low 10:31 AM -0.5 5:36 PM Rise 9:41 PM there are people out there that please contact SVP at 352/463-ARTS or www.svplayers.com or 14 High 4:49 PM 2.7 care. 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Su 11 High 1:12 AM 3.5 7:14 AM Set 8:02 AM 99 Th e Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants event and 11 Low 9:19 AM -0.7 5:34 PM Rise 6:43 PM meeting organizers and other Floridians to be aware of a law prohibiting the release of more 11 High 3:06 PM 2.7 than nine lighter-than-air balloons within a 24-hour period. 11 Low 9:07 PM 1.3 M 12 High 1:50 AM 3.5 7:15 AM Set 8:49 AM 98 Instead of releasing balloons this holiday season, the FWC suggests groups use more 12 Low 9:54 AM -0.7 5:34 PM Rise 7:40 PM environmentally friendly ways to celebrate events such as New Year’s Eve and football bowl 12 High 3:41 PM 2.7 games. 12 Low 9:47 PM 1.2 Th e release into the atmosphere of large numbers of balloons infl ated with lighter-than-air Tu 13 High 2:29 AM 3.5 7:16 AM Set 9:32 AM 94 gases poses a danger and nuisance to the environment, particularly to wildlife and marine 13 Low 10:30 AM -0.6 5:35 PM Rise 8:39 PM animals. Balloons released in Florida almost inevitably end up in the Gulf of Mexico, 13 High 4:15 PM 2.8 Atlantic Ocean or other water bodies. Wildlife, especially sea turtles, mistake balloons for 13 Low 10:30 PM 1.1 W 14 High 3:12 AM 3.4 7:16 AM Set 10:13 AM 89 food, and strings attached to balloons can entangle birds and other animals. 14 Low 11:08 AM -0.5 5:35 PM Rise 9:39 PM Th ere are exceptions for balloons released indoors, scientifi c or meteorological balloons 14 High 4:50 PM 2.8 released by a government agency or under government contract, or hot air balloons recovered 14 Low 11:16 PM 1 after launching.

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Trains at the Holidays at Webber Gallery Dec. 17 and, if you’d like, feel free to bring a favorite homemade cookie Levy County Coalition Against Tobacco Meeting Th e College of Central Florida will once again present Trains or treat to share. I’m sure the hostesses won’t mind extra goodies Jan. 10 at the Holidays at the Webber Gallery of the Ocala Campus, added to their already scrumptious off erings. Th e Levy County Coalition against Tobacco will be holding 3001 S.W. College Road. Th e exhibit, which opens on Th ursday, a meeting on Tues. Jan. 10, 2012 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Dec. 15, has become a holiday tradition for young and old alike. Governing Board to Meet in Haines City Dec. 20 the Capital City Bank of Chiefl and. Th e Public is encouraged to Th ere is no fee for the exhibit or the reception, which will Th e Southwest Florida Water Management District’s attend. be will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17. Light refreshments will Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on Tues., Dec. Tax-Aide Volunteers Needed be available. From noon to 2 p.m., Keith Marr of Operation 20, at 9 a.m. at the Lake Eva Banquet Hall, 799 Johns Avenue, AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to help with tax Lifesaver will entertain and educate visitors with train-related Haines City. preparation in their community. Tax-Aide also needs instructors music and a safety presentation for parents and children. From 2 Th e Governing Board holds some of its regular monthly and computer technicians. Th e Luther Callaway Library is the to 4 p.m., Ocala Model Railroaders will conduct a workshop and meetings away from District service offi ces to encourage Chiefl and tax site. For information call Bob at (352) 463-8936 or demonstration on the art of model railroads. participation from local citizens. email: [email protected] Th e 16th annual exhibit includes exciting layouts and models To view the meeting agenda, visit www.WaterMatters.org and with historic and holiday themes, which are provided by Ocala click on the “Boards, Meetings & Events Calendar” link. Th e Zumba Classes in Levy County Model Railroaders and private collector Bruce Richardson. agenda will be posted one week before the meeting. To view the Th e Webber Gallery has extended hours for the exhibit to be Governing Board meeting online, visit www.WaterMatters.org Mondays –First Baptist Church, Bronson, 6:15 p.m.; Holy open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily including weekends through and click on the “Live Video Stream” link. Th e video stream link Family Church, Williston, 6 p.m.; Chiefl and in old Curves next Dec. 30; the gallery will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25. becomes active and the live video feed begins approximately 15 to Ralph’s burgers 6 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, call 352-873-5809. minutes before the scheduled meeting time. Tuesdays – First Baptist Church, Williston, 6:30 p.m.; Chiefl and old Curves next to Ralph’s 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays – Lion’s Club, Williston, 6:15 p.m. The Suwannee River Garden Club Christmas Social Guardian ad Litem New Class Jan. 10, 2012 Dec. 17 Th ursdays – First Baptist Church, Bronson, 6:15 p.m.; Holy Make a New Years Resolution to advocate for abused and Family Church, Williston, 6 p.m.; Chiefl and in old Curves next Tis’ the season! And here is a reminder to all members and neglected children. No special background needed. Legal and to Ralph’s burgers 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. friends of the Suwannee River Garden staff support provided. Next class starts Jan 10th. Call 352/493- Saturdays – Chiefl and at old Curves next to Ralph’s 12 noon. Club of the upcoming Christmas Social and Ornament 6051 or go to www.gal.alachua.fl .us All classes are 1 hour long. Chiefl and classes are $5; Williston Exchange. Th e event is being held at the Dixie County and Bronson $1.00 donation. Historical Society Building from 3 to 5 PM on Sat. Dec. 17. For information call Lori at (352) 221-4634. Please bring one or more Christmas Ornaments to exchange

Community Calendar continued from page 2 Check out the web site at www.svplayers.com for more replacing damaged or worn banners and their frames. background screening, health screening, uniform and the cost of information. For more information please see the attached registration form the state exam. Th is course is not eligible for federal fi nancial aid or call 352-493-1849. including Pell Grant. For more information call 352/493-9533. VFW Candy and Fruit Giveaway Dec. 17 Free Workshop to Start Business Jan. 30 Th e VFW 5625 (Veterans of Foreign Wars) will be out and COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA CCF and Gainesville Score will be holding a workshop entitled about in Chiefl and on Dec. 17 starting at noon to various housing “Simple Steps to Starting Your Business.” Th is workshop will be areas giving out fruit and candy. So if you see the kids coming CNA Course Jan. 23 held on Mon., Jan. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. Th is is a free workshop. home with fruit and candy then you will know that they just met Th e College of Central Florida Levy Center is accepting For more information please call 352/493-9533, ext. 2106. up with a Veteran who wanted them to enjoy the season. applications for the next Certifi ed Nursing Assistant training program which begins Monday, Jan. 23. GILCHRIST COUNTY Chiefl and Christmas Light Sponsorship Th is 120-hour program prepares students to take the Florida CNA exam and to work as a nursing assistant in hospitals, long- American Legion Post 91 Christmas Dinner Dec. 15 For a one-time payment of $530.00 you can sponsor a 5” term care facilities, outpatient clinics and physician’s offi ces. Th e American Legion Post 91 will be having its regular snowfl ake light fi xture with a 17” x 36” double-sided, vinyl Th e course consists of classroom instruction, skills lab training membership meeting and Christmas Dinner on the 15th of banner (including hardware) imprinted with your business name. and hands-on clinical experience. Training is approximately six December 2011 starting at 5:30 p.m. Th e dinner will be Ham, One-half payment ($265.00) is due September 11th; the balance weeks and takes place at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies and dessert. ($265.00) November 1st. Sponsors select the pole that will display in Chiefl and, and Ayers Health and Rehabilitation Center in We ask members to bring a dessert to their banner, on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis; however, Sponsor Trenton. share. We will have a Chinese gift exchange so bring a present will have fi rst right of refusal over the pole directly outside of their A high school diploma or GED is not required but prospective not over $10.00. We will ask for a donation to give to the Gilchrist business. Sponsor will not select the style lighting fi xture. Banners candidates must take the Test of Adult Basic Education prior to Co. Food Bank. Remember the date and gift exchange. Come and will be displayed annually. enrolling in the class. To make an appointment to take the TABE meet the new offi cers and enjoy the time of fellowship. Sponsors will be responsible for charges incurred when at the Levy Center call 352-493-9533. Cost is $15. Jesse L. Crews, Commander FOR GOD and COUNTRY Th e course fee is $589 and additional expenses include textbook, My Little Christmas Angel By Daris Howard meant well, but the love of a parent for a child often starts long before the child is My wife, Donna, says I have a real ability to see the humor born. in almost anything. I think that is because I have learned Donna and I shared a quiet time that I much prefer laughing to crying. If I couldn’t laugh at together and it was hard not to wonder life, I’m afraid I would become very pessimistic, something what our little girl would have been like I don’t want to be. However, even with my desire to look at had she come to our home. As I went life optimistically, there still are times when even the most home, early in the morning of December optimistic person will struggle to view something in a positive 24th, my heart ached. Every person deals light. with grief in their own way. I couldn’t In 1996 we were expecting a little girl. As any family does, sleep and fi nally got up and wrote a song, we began to plan for her. We were very excited. We had picked something I do at times when my emotions out a name and got things ready. We had cute little jammies, are near the surface. Here are the lyrics: a darling blanket that had little balloons and toy trains on *Rest well, my baby, I love you. it, and, of course, a cute little brown bear. Th en, just before God in heaven loves you, too. Christmas, my wife went in for a routine ultrasound and our As you dream His angels watch over you. children joined us for a shopping trip. I kept the children with Rest well, my baby, rest well. me in the waiting room. As her doctor’s concern rose, she sent And thus my little Christmas Angel joined Jesus to for me to join her to off er support in case the worst became And when the dawn is coming, celebrate his birthday, on that day when the Christian world inevitable. I’ll be there for you is fi lled by the hope given by the birth of another child many And the inevitable was what it was. Our little Tracie was To hold you in the morning centuries ago. gone. It was the twenty-third of December. Our Christmas And love you all day through. Daris Howard, award-winning, syndicated columnist and outing was cancelled. I took Donna to the hospital and playwright, is author of “Super Cowboy Rides” and can be checked her in, then I took the children home, fed them, And God will love and keep you. contacted at [email protected]; or visit his website at and tucked them into bed. I was able to get someone to come You’re His baby too. http://www.darishoward.com watch them and I returned to be with Donna. When our And I’ll be there to greet you little Tracie came she was so small and yet so perfect. Our When dawn brings life anew. hearts ached and our arms felt empty for the little baby we had 7KH/DZ2I¿FHVRI0DUN-)HDWKHU3$ already grown to love, but would never have another chance Rest well, my baby, I love you. to hold. Over time, people tried to comfort us by saying God in heaven loves you, too. :LOOEHFORVHG they were sure we were grateful, if we had to lose her, that it As you dream, His angels watch over you. IURP)ULGD\'HFHPEHUUG Rest well, my baby, rest well. happened before we loved her. I realize those who said that XQWLO0RQGD\-DQXDU\QG ,QREVHUYDQFHRIWKHELUWK Decorate Safely with these 10 Tips RIRXU6DYLRU-HVXV&KULVW $QGVRWKDWZHFDQVSHQGWKHWLPH Th e Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 4. Don’t move candles while they are burning. :LWKRXUIDPLO\DQGIULHQGV released a list of 10 tips today to help Floridians safely 5. Check the labels on lights to make sure they were tested decorate their homes this holiday season. 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First United Pine Grove Baptist Church Methodist Church 16655 N. W. CR-339 Trenton, Florida 32693 of Chiefland First Baptist Church 352-463-2151 www.pgbcfl.com

“ 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 9:45 am Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m...... Worship Period 352-542-0657 or 7:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study - 5 p.m...... Worship Period 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 Merry Christmas from the One Turning Point Ministry’s Cookies by the Ton Dec. 17 Th e bakers at Turning Point Ministry present their 4th Annual “Cookies by the Ton” sale on Saturday, December 17th. Who Hung the Stars Th e sale will take place at the Church on CR-341, Trenton, from 9:30 until 2:00 p.m. My family used to have to let a little fear keep me from attaining the great heights to A wide variety of Cookies will be available for you to purchase. this crazy Christmas tradition which I was called? After all, I was a man now, married with Come enjoy and let us do your baking for you. Proceeds will be of hanging a big blue star a kid on the way. used to further the programs of the Ministry. atop the triangular steel TV I drug the star out and started up the pole. Papa must’ve For more information, call the church offi ce at 352-463-1882 antenna that towered 40 foot thought Santa’s sleigh had landed on his house when my 220 during morning business hours. above my Grandpa’s roof. pounds hit the roof. “Nooo…,” he cried, rushing out. “You’ll St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Christmas Services Once lit, the star could be break-a your neck-a der boy!” Th at antenna was swaying like Dec. 24 & 25 seen from miles around. It was crazy, but I just kept my focus and pressed on, one rung at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Chiefl and, 4 miles north of the talk of Shaw Mississippi. a time. After some pretty harrowing moments, and some Wal-Mart on Rt 19, will hold Christmas Services on Sat. Dec. Come every December I’d aerial acrobatics that nearly brought a halt to the traffi c on 24 at: 6:30 p.m. Carol singing with 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist and again at 10:30 p.m. Carols singing with 11 p.m. Holy Eucharist. watch with envy as my uncle the 61 highway, I fi nally taped the star to the top and scooted On Dec. 25 we will have Morning Prayer at 9 a.m. Come and Joey scampered up the tower back down to gloat. Papa’s furrowed his brows, “But it ain’t join us for Christmas. and duct taped it into place. I Christmas yet der boy!” wanted to do it so bad, but my What’s my point? I don’t know… but if I’d been willing to Papa would always wrinkle his attempt something so totally void of common sense just to Italian brows, “Nooo… You’ll break-a your neck-a der boy!” display my own feeble courage, how much more confi dence I was a young teen before my uncle fi nally went off to should I have now that God is on my team? I mean, come college and left the chore to me. Th e whole family came on. Let’s get the true Christmas spirit here. To us was born Recorded out to watch as usual. I sniff ed confi dently, hitched up my Emmanuel! (Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall pants, and heaved that heavy welded steel star over my bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, Marriages shoulder. I’d made it only a few feet above the roof when which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23 KJV) I stopped to ponder a startling new discovery, something Surely if we’ve got the One who hung the whole universe full December 1, 2011 not readily noticed from the ground. I WAS AFRAID OF of blue stars at our side we can overcome any obstacles that Ronald Edward Rocks, 7/29/43, of HEIGHTS!! “Keep-a going der boy,” my Papa yelled, but it lay between us and our destiny! Put your trust in Him. Archer to Lachell Ann Johnson, was too late. I’d lost my nerve. I slunk back down with my Of course I feel like I should take a moment and give some 7/2/62, of Gainesville. tail between my legs. kind of offi cial disclaimer to all you testosterone monkeys December 2, 2011 For the next few years my little brother Heath like me who’ll want to run out and climb all over God’s Michael Charles Edwards, 5/31/72, to courageously mounted that blue star. He became the family nerves by tempting the Lord your God with some fool act. Trinia Maria Bookout, 4/20/68, both hero. Me… well I hung my head and conveniently made “DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME!” Please make sure you of Moatsville, WV. excuses to be elsewhere while he preformed the daring deed. hear from the Lord before ever even contemplating any hair Mark Andrew Schwab, 4/27/60, to Mercifully the day fi nally came when we both had grown brained notions to the likes of this. You see, the next spring Richele Lyn Colon, 3/22/66, both of too heavy to reasonably be expected to climb that pole safely. that rusty antenna collapsed. I could’ve been killed… or Williston. I’m sure Heath was just as relieved as I. For the next decade worse, sued by kinfolk! December 5, 2011 the old blue star laid in moth balls. Shaw just wasn’t the But anyway- Th at old star is safely tucked away up in my Johnathan Stewart Miller, 7/23/90, to same. own attic nowadays. But don’t worry, it no longer presents a Karri Michelle Campbell, 2/6/82, both I’d conveniently forgotten about the star until one day I danger. I’ve got cable. Merry Christmas!!! of Chiefl and. accidentally came across it rummaging through Papa’s barn. -Guy Sheffi eld Just seeing it hit me like a slap in the face. Was I still going You can visit Guy at his website www.butanyway.org, or email him at guy.sheffi [email protected]. Obituaries

DAVID L. GEBHARDT worked in sales for Rockwell Industries for 25 years. a single father and raising his son Nathan alone, he was very proud of November 15, 1936 – December 7, 2011 Mr. Townsend is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Jo (Larry W.) the man Nathan has become. David L Gebhardt of Williston passed away on December 7, 2011 Deedrick of Bronson; brother, Kenny Townsend; grandson, Donald Chip was preceded in death by his father Carlton “Chubby” at the age of 75. He was born on November 15, 1936 in Conschocken, Ray (Courtney) Stipp; great-granddaughter Emma Honey Stipp; two McElroy and brother, Roger McElroy. Pa. to George W. and Elizabeth (Cain) Gebhardt. He served in the additional grandchildren; three additional great-grandchildren; and He is survived by his wife, Denise Coggins McElroy of Chiefl and; United States Army. He worked many years as a medical instrument several nieces and nephews. son and daughter-in-law Nathan “Rowdy” and Tracey McElroy, repairman. He was of the Lutheran faith and was a member of Good Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, serving in the US Army; mother Kathleen McElroy of Chiefl and; Shepherd Lutheran Church. He moved to Williston in 2004 from Pa. 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefl and, FL 32626, 352/493-0050. On line brothers, Felippe McElroy of Bronson and Mario (Iris) McElroy; He enjoyed woodworking, golfi ng and fi shing. condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com sister, Ginger (Rod) McElroy Hunt; and sister-in-law, Sherry McElroy, Mr. Gebhardt was preceded in death by his son David Gebhardt Jr. KUNEGUNDA S. HAMILTON all of Chiefl and; four nieces and nephews and four great-nieces. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. at He is survived by his wife of 22 years Ruby Gebhardt; daughters, Kunegunda S. Hamilton of Chiefl and passed away Dec. 10, 2011 at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Chiefl and with Pastor Eddie Hatch Sandra Gebhardt and Jackie Wood; brother, George Gebhardt; fi ve North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville at the age of 79. offi ciating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Born in Albany, NY she has been in Levy County for the past 7 years Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Dec 16, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Th e family is holding a memorial service on January 7, 2012 at 11 after living in Gilchrist County over 20 years. Mrs. Hamilton was a the funeral home. a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran church in Fanning Springs with homemaker who was proud of her family. She enjoyed reading, playing In lieu of fl owers donations may be made in Chip’s memory to the Pastor Louis Abel offi ciating. cards, puzzle books and watching TV. Wounded Veterans of America. Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home- She is survived by her daughters, Connie A. Ward of Chiefl and, Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Williston. Terry L. Starr of Battle Creek, Mich., Teena M. Miller of De Funiak 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefl and, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line Springs, Fla.; her son Francis S. Hamilton of Daytona Beach; sister DONALD BARTON TOWNSEND condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com April 8, 1926 – December 9, 2011 Honoria Garguila of Lutz, Fla., brothers Stanley Sabon and Chuck Mr. Donald Barton Townsend passed Sabon, both of NC; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren IRVING WAYNE HURST from this life on December 9, 2011, in Memorial services will be held on Fri. Dec, 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. at March 5, 1940 – December 7, 2011 Bronson at the age of 85. He was born Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services – Chiefl and. Mr Irving Wayne Hurst of Old Town passed away Wednesday, in Warren, Ohio, April 8, 1926. Mr. Arrangements are under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, December 7, 2011 at North Florida Regional Hospital. He was 71. Townsend was a dearly loved husband, 1301 N. Young Blvd., Chiefl and, FL 32626, 352-493-0050. On line Mr. Hurst was born in Palm Harbor, Florida on March 5, 1940. He father, grandfather, great-grandfather, condolences may be sent through our website at www.hiers-baxley.com was an electrical contractor who owned his own business and worked and uncle. He served his country as CHIP MCELROY for Huettig Electric. After moving to Old Town in 1988, he became a vocational instructor for 6 years at Lancaster Correctional Institute. a veteran of the US Navy, serving in Chip McElroy of Chiefl and passed away Dec. 11, 2011 at his home Mr. Hurst formerly served with the Florida National Guard and was WWII. He served his community as with his family by his side at the age of 56. Born in Gainesville he a member of Curlew Baptist Church in Palm Harbor. He enjoyed a Mason for 60 years, member and has spent his lifetime in this area. Chip served his country in the US fi shing and hunting. past-President of the Lions Club, Navy. He worked for 22 years as a Correctional Offi cer with the State Mr. Hurst is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary Jo Hurst of Old past-Commander of the AM Vets of of Florida and was a member of Fowlers Bluff Baptist Church where he Town; son, Tim (Christi) Hurst of Palm Harbor; daughters, Paige Jensen Beach, Fla., and member of served as an usher. He enjoyed sitting by the fi re, carving, fi shing and the American Legion. Mr. Townsend hunting and had a green thumb and could grow most any plant. Being continued on page 7 www.levyjournalonline.com December 15, 2011 Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 5B LEGAL NOTICES

cave to the Northwest, hav- Chiefland, FL 32644 HAVING A RADIUS OF VS. listening device to partici- NOTICE OF ing a radius of 25.00 feet and (352) 493-1458 882.69 FEET; THENCE HAROLD BONDURANT; pate in a proceeding, please SHERIFF’S SALE through which point passes a Pub.: Dec. 8, 15, 2011. NORTHEAST ERLY, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF contact the Court Interpreter Notice is hereby given that radial bearing of N 00°12’59” ------ALONG THE ARC OF HAROLD BONDURANT; Program at inter preter@cir- pursuant to two Writs of Ex- E; thence Northeasterly along IN THE CIRCUIT COURT SAID CURVE, THROUGH SHERRIE BONDURANT; cuit8.org ecution issued out of the Cir- the arc of said curve, through OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL A CENTRAL ANGLE OF UNKNOWN SPOUSE Pub.: Dec. 15, 22, 2011. cuit Court for Levy County, a central angle of 90°34’39”, CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR 14°03’35”, A DISTANCE OF SHERRIE BONDU------Florida on the 24th day of a distance of 39.52 feet to the LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA OF 216.60 FEET, TO THE RANT; JERRI WAINER; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT October, 2011 in the cause point of tangency of said curve; CASE NO.: 38-2011-CA- POINT OF TANGENCY OF UN KNOWN SPOUSE OF OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL wherein FIRST SOUTH- thence N 00°21’40” W, 1043.24 000457 SAID CURVE; THENCE JERRI WAINER; IF LIV- CIRCUIT IN AND FOR WESTERN FINANCIAL feet; thence S 89°47’01” E, FARM CREDIT OF FLOR- N 64°51’17” E, 95.86 ING, INCLUDING ANY LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICES INC, as assign- 60.00 feet to close on the Point IDA, ACA, AS AGENT/ FEET, TO THE POINT UN KNOWN SPOUSE OF CASE NO. 38-2011-CA- ee of the F.D.I.C., as receiver of Beginning. NOMINEE FOR FLORIDA OF CURVATURE OF A SAID DEFENDANT(S), IF 000867 for Cowlitz Bank, a Washing- On the 10th day of January, FEDERAL LAND BANK AS- CURVE CONCAVE TO RE MARRIED, AND IF DE- Division No. ton banking corporation, was 2012 at the Levy County SOCIATION, FLCA, SUC- THE NORTHWEST, CEASED, THE RESPEC- Section Plaintiff and JOHANNES Courthouse, 355 South CESSOR BY MERGER TO HAVING A RADIUS OF TIVE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ROSE ACCEPTANCE, INC. VANDERWEY, was the De- Court Street Bronson, Flori- FARM CREDIT OF NORTH 1046.32 FEET; THENCE DEVISEES, GRANTEES, Plaintiff(s), fendant, being case number da, at the hour of 11:00 a.m. FLORIDA, ACA, AS AGENT/ NORTHEASTERLY, ASSIGNEES, CREDITORS, vs. 2011-CA-294 in said court, I will offer for sale and sell NOMINEE FOR FARM ALONG THE ARC OF LIENORS, AND TRUS- ROBERT KIBLER A/K/A I, Johnny Smith, as Sheriff all of the said Defendants CREDIT OF NORTH FLOR- SAID CURVE, THROUGH TEES, AND ALL OTHER ROBERT LEE KIBLER; et. of Levy County, Florida have right, title, and interest in the IDA, FLCA, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF PERSONS CLAIMING BY, al., levied upon all the right, title above described real prop- PLAINTIFF, 10°08’37”, A DISTANCE THROUGH, UNDER OR Defendant(s) / and interest of the Defen- erty at public auction and VS. OF 185.24 FEET, TO THE AGAINST THE NAMED NOTICE OF ACTION dant, JOHANNES VANDER- will sell the same subject to PHIL AM PARTNERS, LLC, POINT OF TANGENCY OF DEFENDANT(S); UN- FORECLOSURE WEY, in and to the following prior liens, encumbrances, ET AL SAID CURVE; THENCE KNOWN TENANT #1; UN- PROCEEDINGS- described real property: and judgments, if any, to DEFENDANT(S) N 54°42’40” E, 514.78 KNOWN TENANT #2; PROPERTY Exhibit “A” the highest bidder for cash NOTICE OF SALE FEET, TO THE POINT Defendant(s). TO: A parcel of land in the South in hand and /or certified NOTICE IS HEREBY OF CURVATURE OF A NOTICE OF ACTION ROBERT KIBLER A/K/A 1/2 of Section 19, Township 13 check, the proceeds to be GIVEN pursuant to the Fi- CURVE CONCAVE TO TO: JERRI WAINER; ROBERT LEE KIBLER, AD- South, Range 19 East, Levy applied as far as may be to nal Judgment of Foreclo- THE SOUTH, HAVING A Whose residence are/is un- DRESS UNKNOWN BUT County, Florida, being more the payment of costs and the sure dated November 22, RADIUS OF 526.78 FEET; known. WHOSE LAST KNOWN AD- particularly described as fol- satisfaction of the described 2011, and entered in Case THENCE EASTERLY, YOU ARE HEREBY re- DRESS IS: 17050 NW 71st lows: executions. No. 38-2011-CA000457, ALONG THE ARC OF quired to file your answer AVE, TRENTON, FL 32693; For a Point of Reference, Johnny Smith, Sheriff of the Circuit Court of the SAID CURVE, THROUGH or written defenses, if any, UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF commence at the SE corner of Levy County, Florida Eighth Judicial Circuit in and A CENTRAL ANGLE OF in the above proceeding ROBERT KIBLER A/K/A Section 19, Township 13 South, In accordance with the Amer- for Levy County, Florida, 26°37’36”, A DISTANCE with the Clerk of this Court, ROBERT LEE KIBLER, AD- Range 19 East, Levy County, icans with Disabilities Act, wherein FARM CREDIT OF OF 244.81 FEET, TO THE and to serve a copy thereof DRESS UNKNOWN BUT Florida; thence N 00°21’40” W, persons needing special ac- FLORIDA, ACA, AS AGENT/ POINT OF TANGENCY upon the plaintiff’s attorney, WHOSE LAST KNOWN AD- along the East line of SE 1/4 commodation to participate NOMINEE FOR FLORIDA OF SAID CURVE; Law Offices of Daniel C. DRESS IS: 17050 NW 71st of said Section 19, a distance in this proceeding should FEDERAL LAND BANK AS- THENCE N 81°20’16” E, Consuegra, 9204 King Palm AVE, TRENTON, FL 32693; of 315.00 feet, to the NE cor- contact the Levy County SOCIATION, FLCA, SUC- 210.71 FEET, TO THE Drive, Tampa, FL 33619- ROBIN KIBLER A/K/A ner of that property described Sheriff’s Office Civil Division CESSOR BY MERGER POINT OF CURVATURE 1328, telephone (813) 915- ROBIN LYNN KIBLER, AD- In Deed Book 92, page 297; not later than five working TO FARM CREDIT OF OF A CURVE CONCAVE 8660, facsimile (813) 915- DRESS UNKNOWN BUT thence N 89°47’01” W, along days prior to the proceeding NORTH FLORIDA, ACA, TO THE NORTHWEST, 0559, within thirty days of WHOSE LAST KNOWN AD- the North line of last said prop- at P.O. Drawer 1719, Bron- AS AGENT/NOMINEE FOR HAV ING A RADIUS OF the first publication of this DRESS IS: 17050 NW 71st erty, 40.00 feet, to the West son, Florida 32621. Tele- FARM CREDIT OF NORTH 192.04 FEET; THENCE Notice, the nature of this pro- AVE, TRENTON, FL 32693; right of way line of NE 200th phone (352) 486-5207, Lt. FLORIDA, FLCA, is the NORTHEASTERLY, ceeding being a suit for fore- UNKNOWN SPOUSE Avenue; thence N 00°21’40” Todd Polo. PLAINTIFF, and PHIL AM ALONG THE ARC OF closure of mortgage against OF ROBIN KIBLER A/K/A W, along said right of way line, Pub.: Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, PARTNERS, LLC, ARTHUR SAID CURVE, THROUGH the following de scribed prop- ROBIN LYNN KIBLER, AD- 481.77 feet, to the SE corner of 2011. ROSS, ELENITA G. ROSS, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF erty, to wit: DRESS UNKNOWN BUT that property described in Of------JOSE NELSON E. REYES, 66°28’18”, A DISTANCE TRACT #153, UNIVER- WHOSE LAST KNOWN AD- ficial Records Book 552, page IN THE CIRCUIT COURT EVELYN E. REYES, and OF 222.80 FEET, TO THE SITY ESTATES, AN UN- DRESS IS: 17050 NW 71st 293; thence N 89°42’47” W, OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL WINDING RIVER PRE- POINT OF TANGENCY OF RECORDED SUBDIVI- AVE, TRENTON, FL 32693. along the South line of last said CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SERVE HOMEOWNERS SAID CURVE; THENCE SION IN SECTION 16, Residence unknown and property, 675.21 feet; thence LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA ASSOCIATION, INC., are N 14°51’58” E, 284.91 TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, if living, including any un- continue N 89°42’47” W, along PROBATE DIVISION the DEFENDANTS. I will FEET, TO THE POINT RANGE 17 EAST, LEVY known spouse of the De- said South line, 464.42 feet, File No.: 38-2011-CP- sell to the highest and best OF CURVATURE OF A COUNTY, FLORIDA, BE- fendant, if remarried and to the SW corner of last said 000210 bidder for cash at the MAIN CURVE CONCAVE TO ING MORE PARTICU- if said Defendant is dead, property; thence N 02°15’30” IN RE: ESTATE OF LOBBY OF THE LEVY THE WEST, HAVING A LARLY DESCRIBED AS his/her respective unknown W, along the West line of last DENNIS M. SMOOT, COUNTY COURTHOUSE R A D I U S O F 7 6 2 . 6 5 F E E T; FOLLOWS: heirs, devisees, grantees, said property, 310.60 feet, to Deceased. in LEVY County, 335 S. THENCE NORTHERLY, THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE assignees, creditors, lie- the Point of Beginning; thence NOTICE TO CREDITORS COURT STREET, BRON- ALONG THE ARC OF NORTHWEST 1/4 OF nors, and trustees, and all N 89°47’01” W, 1426.90 feet The administration of SON, FLORIDA 32621, at SAID CURVE, THROUGH THE NORTHWEST 1/4 other persons claiming by, to the Easterly right of way the Estate of DENNIS M. 11:00 A.M. on JANUARY A CENTRAL ANGLE OF OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 through, under or against line of the CSX Railroad, be- SMOOT, Deceased, whose 23, 2012, the following de- 19°41’31”, A DISTANCE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 the named Defendant; and ing a point on a curve concave date of death was October scribed property as set forth OF 262.12 FEET, TO OF SECTION 16, TOWN- the aforementioned named to the East, having a radius 19, 2011; File Number: 38- in said Final Judgment, to- THE POINT OF TAN- SHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE Defendant and such of the of 5664.58 feet, and through 2011-CP-000210, is pend ing wit: GENCY OF SAID CURVE; 17 EAST, LEVY COUNTY, aforementioned unknown which point passes a radial in the Circuit Court for Levy WINDING RIVER PRE- THENCE N 04°49’33” W, FLORIDA. SUBJECT TO Defendant and such of the bearing of S 87°33’33” E; County, Florida, Pro bate Di- SERVE TRACT 32: A PAR- 527.29 FEET; THENCE, ROAD RIGHT OF WAY. unknown named Defendant thence Northerly, along said vision, the address of which CEL OF LAND IN SEC- DEPARTING SAID To include a: as may be infants, incom- right of way and the arc of said is Levy County Courthouse, TIONS 22, 23, 26 AND 27, WESTERN BOUNDARY, 2006 AMER, VIN GAF- petents or otherwise not sui curve, through a central angle 355 South Court Street, TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, RUN S 86°45’44” W, L575A77500AE21 and juris. of 06°34’07”, a distance of Bronson, FL 32621. RANGE 16 EAST, LEVY 4906.55 FEET, TO A 0096421372 YOU ARE HEREBY NO- 649.42 feet, to the Point of Tan- The names and addresses COUNTY, FLORIDA, SAID POINT LYING WITHIN 2006 AMER, VIN GAFL- TIFIED that an action to gency of said curve; thence N of the personal representa- PARCEL BEING MORE SAID HEADWATERS 575B77500AE21 and foreclose a mortgage on the 09°00’34” E, along said right of tive and the per sonal repre- PARTICU LARLY DE- OF THE WACCASASSA 0096421449 following described prop erty, way, 916.54 feet, to the North sentative’s attor ney are set SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: RIVER; THENCE S If you fail to file your re- to-wit: line of SE 1/4 of said Section forth below. FOR A POINT OF REF- 00°28’38” W, 374.62 FEET, sponse or answer, if any, in LOT 1, LOUMAR ES- 19; thence S 89°42’47” E, All creditors of the Dece- ERENCE, COMMENCE TO CLOSE ON THE POINT the above proceeding with TATES, ACCORDING along said North line, 1157.48 dent and other persons AT THE SW CORNER OF OF BEGINNING. the Clerk of this Court, and TO THE PLAT THERE- feet, to the NW corner of said having claims or demands SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP ANY PERSON CLAIM- to serve a copy thereof upon OF AS RECORDED IN property described in Official against Decedent’s estate, 11 SOUTH, RANGE 16 ING AN INTEREST IN THE the plaintiff’s attorney, Law PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE Records Book 552, page 293; on whom a copy of this no- EAST, LEVY COUNTY, SURPLUS FROM THE Offices of Daniel C. Con- 47, PUBLIC RECORDS, thence S 02°15’30” E, along tice is required to be served, FLORIDA; THENCE N SALE, IF ANY, OTHER suegra, 9204 King Palm Dr., LEVY COUNTY, FLOR- said West line of last said prop- must file their claims with this 00°27’44” E, ALONG THE THAN THE PROPERTY Tampa, Florida 33619-1328, IDA; TOGETHER WITH erty, 1551.86 feet, to close on court WITHIN THE LATER WEST LINE OF SAID OWNER AS OF THE DATE telephone (813) 915-8660, 1981 BROA MO BILE the Point of Beginning. OF 3 MONTHS AFTER THE SECTION 27, A DIS- OF THE LIS PENDENS facsimile (813) 915-0559, HOME WITH VIN FL- And the following described TIME OF THE FIRST PUB- TANCE OF 32.34 FEET, MUST FILE A CLAIM within thirty days of the first FL1A064333996 AND TI- strip of land: LICATION OF THIS NOTICE TO THE NORTHEAST- WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER publication of this Notice, TLE NUMBER 21626303, For a Point of Reference, com- OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ERLY RIGHT OF WAY THE SALE. a default will be en tered WHICH IS AFFIXED mence at the SE corner of said DATE OF SERVICE OF A LINE OF LEVY COUNTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH against you for the relief de- THERETO. Section 19; thence N 00°21’40” COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON ROAD C-339; THENCE THE AMERICANS WITH manded in the Complaint or more commonly known W, along the East line of SE 1/4 THEM. S 68°36’33” E, ALONG DISABILITIES ACT, PER- petition. as ,17050 NW 71st AVE, of said Section 19, a distance All other creditors of the SAID RIGHT OF WAY SONS NEEDING SPECIAL DATED at LEVY County TRENTON, FL 32693. of 315.00 feet to the NE cor- Decedent and other per sons LINE, 247.24 FEET, TO ACCOMMODATION TO this 6th day of December, This action has been filed ner of that property described having claims or de mands A POINT LYING WITHIN PARTICIPATE IN THIS 2011. against you, and you are in Deed Book 92, Page 297; against decedent’s estate THE HEADWATERS OF PROCEEDING SHOULD (COURT SEAL) required to serve a copy of thence N 89°47’01” W, along must file their claims with this THE WACCASASSA CONTACT COUNTY Clerk of Circuit Court your written defense, if any, the North line of last said prop- court WITHIN 3 MONTHS RIVER; THENCE N CIVIL NOT LATER THAN By: Gwen McElroy /s/ to it on Plaintiff’s attorney, erty, 40.00 feet to the West AFTER THE DATE OF THE 24°52’09” E, GENERALLY SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR Deputy Clerk GILBERT GARCIA GROUP, right of way line of NE 200th FIRST PUBLICATION OF ALONG SAID RIVER, TO THE PROCEEDING AMERICANS WITH DIS- P.A., whose ad dress is 2005 Avenue; thence N 00°21’40” THIS NOTICE. 1675.13 FEET; THENCE N AT THE FOREGOING AD- ABILITIES (ADA) RE- Pan Am Circle, Suite 110, W, along said right of way line, ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED 00°28’38” E, GENER ALLY DRESS OR CALL 352-486- QUESTS FOR ACCOM- Tampa, Florida 33607, on or 481.77 feet to the SE corner of WITHIN THE TIME PERI- ALONG SAID RIVER, 5277; IF YOU ARE HEAR- MODATIONS FOR NOTICE before 30 days after date of that property described in Of- ODS SET FORTH IN 3398.02 FEET, TO THE ING IMPAIRED CALL 1-800- OF COURT PROCEED- first publication and file the ficial Records Book 552, Page SEC TION 733.702 OF POINT OF BEGINNING; 955- 8771; IF YOU ARE INGS: If you are a person original with the Clerk of the 293; thence N 89°42’47” W, THE FLORIDA PROBATE THENCE, DEPARTING VOICE IMPAIRED CALL with a disability who needs Circuit Court either before along the South line of last said CODE WILL BE FOREVER SAID RIVER, RUN S 1-800-955-8770. any accommodation in or- service on Plaintiff’s attor ney property, 675.21 feet; thence BARRED. 56°42’11” E, 1873.51 FEET; Dated: December 6, 2011 der to participate in this pro- or immediately there after; continue N 89°42’47” W, along NOTWITHSTANDING THE THENCE N 70°17’43” E, (Court Seal) ceeding, you are entitled, at otherwise a default will be said South line, 464.42 feet TIME PERIOD SET FORTH 850.00 FEET; THENCE S DANNY J. SHIPP no cost to you, to the provi- entered against you for the to the SW corner of last said ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED 35°41’37” E, 1031.24 FEET, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT sion of certain assistance. relief demanded in the Com- property; thence N 02°15’30” TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE TO A POINT ON THE COURT Please contact Ms. Jan Phil- plaint. W, along the West line of last AFTER THE DECEDENT’S WESTERN BOUND ARY By: Gwen McElroy /s/ lips, ADA Coordinator, Alach- WITNESS my hand and said property, 310.60 feet; DATE OF DEATH IS OF THE COBB ROAD Deputy Clerk ua County Family and Civil seal of this Court on the 8th thence N 89°47’01” W, 896.17 BARRED. EASEMENT AREA AS Pub.: Dec. 15, 22, 2011. Justice Center, 201 East day of December, 2011. feet to the Point of Beginning; The date of first publica- DESCRIBED IN EX HIBIT ------University Avenue, Room DANNY J. SHIPP thence S 00°21’40” E, 1043.75 tion of this notice is Decem- ‘C’ OF THE COBB ROAD IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 410, Gainesville, FL 32601 LEVY County, Florida feet to the point of curvature ber 8, 2011. EASEMENT AGREEMENT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL at (352) 337-6237 at least 7 By: Gwen McElroy /s/ of a curve concave to the /s/ Carl Ray Smoot RE CORDED IN OFFICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE days before your scheduled Deputy Clerk Northeast, having a radius of Personal Representative RECORDS BOOK 806, OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR court appear ance, or imme- “In accordance with the 25.00 feet; thence Southeast- 1001 Avocet Rd. PAGE 377; THENCE, LEVY COUNTY diately upon receiving this Americans With Disabilities erly along the arc of said curve, Delray Beach, FL 33444 ALONG SAID WESTERN CIVIL DIVISION notification if the time before Act, persons in need of a through a central angle of GREGORY V. BOUNDARY UNTIL OTH- CASE NO. 38-2011-CA- the sched uled appearance is special accommodation to 89°25’21”, a distance of 39.02 BEAUCHAMP, P.A. ERWISE NOTED, RUN 000845 less than 7 days; if you are participate in this proceed ing feet to the North right of way /s/ Gregory V. Beauchamp N 50°47’42” E, 571.35 BAC HOME LOANS SER- hearing or voice impaired, shall, within seven (7) days line of East Levy Street; thence Attorney for Personal FEET, TO THE POINT VICING, LP F/K/A COUN- call 711. prior to any proceed ing, con- N 89°47’01” W, along said right Representative OF CUR VATURE OF TRYWIDE HOME LOANS If you are deaf or hard of tact the Administra tive Office of way line, 110.01 feet to the Florida Bar No. 178770 A CURVE CONCAVE SERVICING LP, hearing and require an ASL of the Court, LEVY Coun- point of cusp of a curve con- P. O. Box 1129 TO THE SOUTHEAST, Plaintiff, interpreter or an assisted ty, 355 SOUTH COURT www.levyjournalonline.com 6B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 December 15, 2011 LEGAL NOTICES STREET, BRONSON FL The administration of the below. DENCE UNKNOWN. you are required to serve Lane, Yankeetown, Florida 32621, County Phone: 352- Estate of FLORENCE I. All creditors of the de- YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a copy of your written de- 34498 until 12:00 P.M. (local 486-5266 EXT. 238 TDD LOUCKS, Deceased, whose cedent and other persons an action for Foreclosure of fenses, if any, to it, on the time) on Monday, January 1-800-955-8771 or 1-800- date of death was October having claims or demand Mortgage on the following petitioner’s attorney, whose 23, 2012 and all propos- 955-8770 via Florida Relay 20, 2011; File Number 38- against the decedent’s es- described property: name is EDITH R. RICH- als will be opened at Town Service”. 2011-CP-000204, is pend- tate on whom a copy of TRACT 2, OF BLOCK “E” MAN, and whose ad dress is Hall 6241 Harmony Lane, Pub.: Dec. 15, 22, 2011. ing in the Circuit Court for this notice is required to be OF WOODLAND ACRES P.O. Box 10, Archer, Florida FL 34498 at 12:15 P.M. (lo------Levy County, Florida, Pro- served must file their claims SUBDIVISION, ACCORD- 32618, on or before Janu- cal time) on Monday, Janu- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT bate Division, the address of with this court WITHIN THE ING TO PLAT THEREOF ary 13, 2012, and file the ary 23, 2012. Proposals IN AND FOR LEVY which is Levy County Court- LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- RECORDED IN PLAT 3, original with the clerk of this received after the specified COUNTY, FLORIDA house, 355 South Court TER THE TIME OF THE PAGE 39, OF THE PUB- Court at 355 South Court time and date will not be CASE NO: 38-2011-CA- Street, Bronson, FL 32621. FIRST PUBLICATION OF LIC RECORDS OF LEVY Street, Bronson, Florida considered. Proposals shall 001213 The names and ad dresses THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS COUNTY, FLORIDA. 32621, either before ser- be submitted in a sealed DIVISION: of the personal representa- AFTER THE DATE OF SER- TOGETHER WITH THAT vice on petitioner’s attorney envelope marked “SEALED 21ST MORTGAGE tive and the per sonal repre- VICE OF A COPY OF THIS CERTAIN 1997 NOBO or im mediately thereafter; BID – OBSERVATION CORPORATION., etc., sentative’s attor ney are set NOTICE ON THEM. DOUBLEWIDE MOBILE other wise a default will be TOWN MODIFICATION”. Plaintiffs, forth below. All other creditors of the HOME IDENTIFIED BY en tered against you for the Electronic (internet) or fac- vs. All creditors of the De- decedent and other persons VIN NUMBERS: N87949A relief demanded in the peti- simile (fax) bids will not be AMY L. COOK, et al, cedent and other per sons having claims or demands AND N87949B. tion. accepted for this project. Bid Defendants. having claims or de mands against decedent’s estate has been filed against you Copies of all court docu- selection will be scheduled NOTICE OF ACTION against Decedent’s estate, must file their claims with this and you are required to ments in this case, including for a public hearing by the TO: on whom a copy of this no- Court WITHIN 3 MONTHS serve a copy of your writ- orders, are available at the Town Council. Gregory S. Hopkins tice is required to be served, AFTER THE DATE OF THE ten defenses, if any, to it, on Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Proposal shall include a Last Known Address must file their claims with FIRST PUBLICATION OF Marshall C. Watson, P.A., office. You may review these proposal guaranty of not 7751 NW 168 Lane this court WITHIN THE LAT- THIS NOTICE. Attorney for Plaintiff, whose documents upon re quest. less than five percent (5%) Trenton, FL 32693 ER OF 3 MONTHS AFTER ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED address is 1800 NW 49TH You must keep the Clerk of the total actual bid, in Unknown Spouse of THE TIME OF THE FIRST WITHIN THE TIME PERI- STREET, SUITE 120, FT. of the Circuit Court’s office the form of either a certified Gregory S. Hopkins PUB LICATION OF THIS ODS SET FOR IN SECTION LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 notified of your current ad- check, cashiers check, trust Last Known Address NO TICE OR 30 DAYS AF- 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA on or before January 20, dress. (You may file Notice company treasurers check, 7751 NW 168 Lane TER THE DATE OF SER- PROBATE CODE WILL BE 2012, a date which is within of Current Address, Florida bank draft of any national or Trenton, FL 32693 VICE OF A COPY OF THIS FOREVER BARRED. thirty (30) days after the first Supreme Court Approved state bank, or a Surety Bid YOU ARE NOTIFIED NO TICE ON THEM. NOTWITHSTANDING publica tion of this Notice in Family Law Form 12.915.) Bond made payable to the that an action to foreclose All other creditors of the THE TIME PERIODS SET the LEVY COUNTY JOUR- WARNING: Rule 12.25, Town of Yankeetown. A pro- a mortgage on the follow- Decedent and other per sons FORTH ABOVE, ANY NAL and file the original with Florida Family Law Rules posal guaranty of less than ing property in Levy County, having claims or de mands CLAIM FILED TWO (2) the Clerk of this Court either of Procedure, requires cer- five percent of the actual bid Florida: against decedent’s estate YEARS OR MORE AF- before service on Plaintiff’s tain automatic disclosure of will invalidate the proposal. LOT 71, BLOCK 3, FAN- must file their claims with this TER THE DATE OF DE- attorney or immediately documents and information. All work is to be done in NIN SPRINGS ANNEX, court WITHIN 3 MONTHS CEDENT’S DEATH IS thereafter; otherwise a de- Failure to comply can result accordance with the Plans, ACCORDING TO THE AFTER THE DATE OF THE BARRED. fault will be entered against in sanctions, including dis- Special Provisions, Supple- MAP OR PLAT THERE- FIRST PUBLICATION OF The date of first publication you for the relief demanded missal or striking of plead- mental Specifications and OF, AS RECORDED IN THIS NOTICE. of this notice is December in the complaint. ings. Technical Specifications to PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED 15, 2011. Under the American with DATED December 12, accompany the Florida De- 31, OF THE PUBLIC RE- WITHIN THE TIME PERI- Personal Representative Disabilities Act, if you are a 2011 partment of Transportation CORDS OF LEVY COUN- ODS SET FORTH IN Sharon R. Plaugher person with a disability who DANNY J. SHIPP Standard Specifications for TY, FLORIDA TOGETH- SEC TION 733.702 OF 3308 SW 101st Terrace, needs any accommodation Clerk of the Court Road and Bridge Construc- ER WITH A 2009 SCOT- THE FLORIDA PROBATE Gainesville, Alachua Coun- in order to participate in this By: Lindsey Polk /s/ tion 2010 together with the BILT, SANDPIPER 52 X CODE WILL BE FOREVER ty, Florida proceeding, you are entitled, As Deputy Clerk complete Florida Depart- 28 MANUFACTURED BARRED. Tel: 352-328-5402 at no cost to you, to the pro- (COURT SEAL) ment of Transportation Im- HOME, SERIAL NOS: SB- NOTWITHSTANDING ADJUDGED that Sharon vision of certain assis tance. Pub.: Dec. 15, 22, 2011. plemented Modifications to HGA1500803868A & SB- THE TIME PERIOD SET R. Plaugher is appointed Please contact the ADA Co------the Standard Specifications HGA1500803868B, LO- FORTH ABOVE, ANY personal representative of ordinator at (352) 337-6237, INVITATION TO BID (Supplemental Specifica- CATED ON THE PROP- CLAIM FILED TWO (2) the estate of the decedent, at least 7 days before your MODIFICATIONS TO AN tions) effective January 1, ERTY YEARS OR MORE AFTER and that upon taking the scheduled court appear- OBSERVATION TOWER 2011. Has been filed against you THE DECEDENTS DATE prescribed oath the letters ance. If you are hearing or TOWN OF YANKEETOWN, Any person or affiliate who and you are required to OF DEATH IS BARRED, of administration shall be is- voice impaired, please call FLORIDA has been placed on the con- serve a copy of your writ- The date of first publication sued. 711. The Town of Yankeetown victed vendor list following ten defenses, if any, to it of this notice is: December ORDERED ON ______If you are deaf or hard of hereby gives notice that the a public entity crime or the on Lance Paul Cohen, the 15, 2011. ______hearing and require an ASL Town will accept bids from discriminatory vendor list Plaintiff’s attorney, whose /s/ Stephen A. Loucks CIRCUIT JUDGE interpreter or an assisted qualified contractors for the may not submit a bid to or address is Cohen & Thur- Personal Representative Pub.: Dec. 15, 22, 2011. listening device to partici- following work: contract with a public entity ston, P.A., 1723 Blanding 100 Bernice Drive ------pate in a proceeding, please Modifications to the Ob- for construction of a public Boulevard, Suite 102, Jack- Valdosta, GA 31601 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT contact Court Interpreting at servation Tower located at work as set forth in Florida sonville, Florida 32210, GREGORY V. OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL [email protected] the Withlacoochee Gulf Pre- Statute, Chapter 287.133. within thirty (30) days from BEAUCHAMP, P.A. CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR WITNESS my hand and serve. Modifications include Bidder shall certify to eligibil- the first date of publication /s/ Gregory V. Beauchamp LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA the seal of this Court this 9th the addition of concrete ity in the bid proposal. of this notice, on or before Attorney for Personal CIVIL DIVISION day of December, 2011. foundations, addition of sup- The bidder may also in- January 20, 2012, and file Representative CASE NO.: 38-2011-CA- Danny J. Shipp port poles and framing, and clude and submit any addi- the original with the Clerk Florida Bar No. 178770 001109 Clerk of the Court the leveling of existing stairs tional or optional information of this Court either before P. O. Box 1129 ONEWEST BANK, FSB, By: Gwen McElroy /s/ and landings on an existing that would assist the Town service on the Plain tiff’s at- Chiefland, FL 32644 Plaintiff, As Deputy Clerk timber framed tower which in the evaluation of your pro- torney or immediately there- (352) 493-1458 vs. Pub.: Dec. 15, 22, 2011. is approximately 30 feet to posal including any informa- after; otherwise a de fault will Pub.: Dec. 15, 22, 2011. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ------the upper observation deck. tion concerning experience be entered against you for ------OR BENEFICIARIES OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Approximately 45 days will with similar projects involv- the relief demanded in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT THE ESTATE OF IRENE OF THE EIGHTH JUDI- be allowed for construction. ing pedestrian observation complaint or petition. FOR LEVY COUNTY, THAYER AKA IRENE T. CIAL CIRCUIT IN AND A payment and performance towers or references with DATED on this 6th day of FLORIDA THAYER, et al, FOR LEVY COUNTY, bond will be required for knowledge of your firm’s December, 2011 PROBATE DIVISION Defendants. FLORIDA 100 percent of the proposed contract performance with DANNY J. SHIPP File No. 38-2011-CP-00224 NOTICE OF ACTION CASE NO. 38-2011-DR- contract amount. local government or other CLERK OF THE COURT IN RE: ESTATE OF TO: 0814 Bidding documents are entities in the performance LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA WALSTON LEVI LOCKE UNKNOWN CREDI- ALEXANDRA HULLAND- now available and may cur- of contracts for such proj- By: Gwen McElroy /s/ Deceased. TORS OF THE ESTATE ER, Petitioner, rently be obtained from the ects. Deputy Clerk NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF IRENE THAYER AKA and Town Clerk, Town of Yan- The Town reserves the Pub.: Dec. 15, 22, 2011. The administration of IRENE T. THAYER; FREEMAN V. STRODER, keetown 6241 Harmony right to waive any deficien------the Estate of Walston Levi LAST ADDRESS UN- Respondent. Lane, Yankeetown, Florida cies, modify the bid docu- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Locke deceased, whose KNOWN; CURRENT RESI- NOTICE OF ACTION 34498, Telephone Num- ments, or to reject any or all OF THE EIGHTH date of death was Novem- DENCE UNKNOWN. TO: ber 352-447-2511 or on the bids and to make the award JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN ber 30, 2011, and whose UNKNOWN HEIRS AND FREEMAN V. STRODER Town’s Web Site at http:// to either the lowest or best AND FOR LEVY COUNTY, social security number is OR BENEFICIARIES OF 229 Ridgewood Avenue, yankeetownfl.govoffice2. bidder who, in the Town’s FLORIDA XXX-XX-0443, is pending in THE ESTATE OF IRENE #105 com. Bidding Documents sole judgment, is most quali- PROBATE DIVISION the Court for Levy County, THAYER AKA IRENE T. Minneapolis, MN 55403 will not be issued after 12:00 fied and capable of execut- File Number 38-2011-CP- Florida, Probate Division, THAYER; LAST ADDRESS YOU ARE HEREBY NO- P.M (local time), on Friday, ing the contract in the best 000204 the address of which is 355 UN KNOWN; CURRENT TIFIED that an action to January 20, 2012. Sealed interest of the Town in the IN RE: ESTATE OF S. Court Street, Bronson, RESIDENCE UNKNOWN. establish parental responsi- bids will be received at the most economical manner. FLORENCE I. LOUCKS, Florida, 32621. The name JOSEPH THAYER bility, parenting plan, time- Office of the Town of Yan- Pub.: Dec. 15, 2011. Deceased. and address of the personal LAST ADDRESS UN- sharing and other relief has keetown at 6241 Harmony ------NOTICE TO CREDITORS representative are set forth KNOWN; CURRENT RESI- been filed against you, and

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www.levyjournalonline.com December 15, 2011 Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 7B Still Time for a Last-Minute Social Security Helps The Homeless Tax Deduction for 2011 By Kay Louder Donate your unwanted car by December eff ortless. You can even donate your car Social Security District Manager, Gainesville, Fl 31st to Cars4Charities and you will get online at www.cars4charities.org. a year-end tax deduction of at least $500 Your vehicle does not have to run or be More than half-a-million Americans experience homelessness on any given night. Nearly on your itemized federal taxes. You’ll in good condition and it will be picked 20 percent of them are “chronically homeless,” meaning they are on the streets regularly. also help one of hundreds of respected up in a matter of days, free of charge. Social Security has several programs that pay benefi ts to qualifi ed individuals, including charities at the same time. Cars4Charities Cars4Charities will provide you with all those who are homeless. Th ese programs include retirement, disability, and survivors will handle the entire donation process, the paperwork you’ll need. To claim your benefi ts, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is a needs-based program for from start to fi nish. Th ey’ll turn your 2011 deduction, your title must be signed people who are blind, disabled, or age 65 or older. unwanted vehicle into cash and send the and postmarked by December 31, 2011. Th e homelessness page, www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/spotlights/sopt-homeless.htm, also entire net proceeds to the charity you select For details, please visit www.cars4charities. includes links to information on health care for the homeless, institutionalization, advocacy from their impressive list. Th e process is org or call 1-866-448-3487 (GIVE-4-US). groups, reports on homeless outreach, and even links to other websites like the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness and HUD. Obituaries continued fron page 4B (Paul) Ohmer of New Port Richey and Mary of Calvary Temple Assembly of God. (Scott) Arnold of St. Petersburg; brothers, Earl Mrs. Snellgrove was preceded in death by her Hurst of Steinhatchee and Roy Hurst of Palm husband Andrew Lavelle; daughter Cindy Hammer; Social Security Questions Harbor; sisters, Jan Johns of Spring Hill, Jean Clarks granddaughter Britney Snellgrove; father and of Otter Creek and Merle Anderson of Georgia; and mother Tom and Ollie Mae Sumrall and brother seven grandchildren. Roger Sumrall. and Answers A visitation was held Friday evening, December 9, She is survived by her son, William Snellgrove 2011, at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home between of Cross City; her daughter Kay (John) Weeks of By Kay Louder disability benefi ts? the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Old Town; grandchildren: Heather, Andrew, Cindy, Social Security District Manager, Answer: Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Rick Kristen, William, and Kayla; great-grandchildren, Gainesville, FL Your disability benefi ts will continue Gooding Funeral Home Chapel with Michael Hurst Dylan and Jessie; brother, Terry Sumrall of Cross as long as your medical condition has not offi ciating. Interment followed at Old McCrabb City and sister, Elaine Risely of Laurel, Mississippi. Question: improved and you cannot work. We will Cemetery, Old Town, Florida. A visitation was held Wednesday, December Arrangements were placed under the care of the 14, 2011 between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. at the Can I get an estimate of my retirement review your case at regular intervals to make Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, funeral home. Funeral services are being held benefi t at several diff erent possible ages? sure you are still disabled. Learn more by 352-498-5400. Th ursday, December 15, 2011 at 3 p.m. at Calvary Answer: reading our publication, Disability Benefi ts, at ROBERT ROBBIE E. ANDERSON, Temple Assembly of God with Rev. James Hurst Yes. We suggest you use our Retirement www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10029.html. offi ciating. Interment will follow at Cross City JR Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator Question: Cemetery. to test diff erent retirement scenarios. Th is When a person who has worked and paid Mr. Robert (Robbie) E. Anderson, Jr. of Old Arrangements have been placed under the care Town, and formerly of Englewood, passed away of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, online tool will give you retirement benefi t Social Security taxes dies, are benefi ts payable Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the age of 52. Florida, 352-498-5400. estimates based on current law and real on that person’s record? Robbie was an avid fi shing and hunting time access to your earnings record. Th e Answer: MICHAEL F. HASENBEIN sportsman who enjoyed life to the fullest. He Retirement Estimator also lets you create Social Security survivors benefi ts can be attended Praise Christian Church. April 20, 1916 – December 12, 2011 additional "what if" retirement scenarios. Robbie is survived by his three children: sons, Michael “Mike” F. Hasenbein of Brooksville, paid to: Larry Anderson of New Port Richey and Daryl Fla. passed away on December 12, 2011 at the age Question: • A widow or widower — unreduced Anderson of Old Town, and daughter, Katie of 95. He was born on April 20, 1916 in Culman, If both my spouse and I are entitled to Social benefi ts at full retirement age, or reduced Anderson of New Port Richey; four grandchildren, Ala. to Frank and Elizabeth (Grabber) Hasenbein. Security benefi ts, is there any reduction in our benefi ts as early as age 60; all of New Port Richey; parents, Robert E. (Bob) Sr. He worked a machinist most of his life and retired payments because we are married? • A disabled widow or widower — as early and Gladys Anderson of Old Town; sisters, Karen from Eastern Airlines. He moved 2 ½ years ago Answer: as age 50; to Brooksville from Tennessee. He also lived in Siebelt of Englewood, Rhonda Lamont of Bradenton No. We calculate lifetime earnings • A widow or widower at any age if he or and Melody Kolb of Cumming, Ga.; and the love of Chiefl and for some time. He was of the Catholic his life, Tammy Underhill of Old Town. faith and attended services at St. Paul’s Apostolic independently to determine each spouse’s she takes care of the deceased's child who A memorial service was held Wednesday, Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening, anything Social Security benefi t amount. When each is under age 16 or disabled, and receiving December 14, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Praise Christian mechanical, was a rock hound and did lapidary. member of a married couple meets all other Social Security benefi ts; Church in Old Town with Rev. Cecil Hysmith He loved being outdoors. Mike is survived by his eligibility requirements to receive Social • Unmarried children under 18, or up to offi ciating. daughters: Mary Hasenbein, Carolyn Nettles, Security retirement benefi ts, each spouse age 19 if they are attending high school Brenda Hanson (Michael), and Linda Brindisi Arrangements have been placed under the care receives a monthly benefi t amount based on full time. Under certain circumstances, of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, (Dominic); brother, Alfred Hasenbein; 19 his or her own earnings. Couples are not benefi ts can be paid to stepchildren, Florida, 352-498-5400. grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 12 great- great-grandchildren. penalized simply because they are married. If grandchildren or adopted children; CHRISTINE SNELLGROVE Visitation and services will be held graveside at one member of the couple earned low wages • Children at any age who were disabled MRS. CHRISTINE SNELLGROVE passed Chiefl and Cemetery on Th ursday, December 15, or failed to earn enough Social Security before age 22 and remain disabled; and away at her home in Cross City on Saturday, 2011. Visitation will be at 1p.m. with the funeral December 10, 2011. She was 75. credits (40) to be insured for retirement • Dependent parents age 62 or older. service beginning at 2 p.m. benefi ts, he or she may be eligible to receive Even if you are divorced, you still may Mrs. Snellgrove was born in Waynesboro, Th e family asks that in lieu of fl owers donations Mississippi and moved to Cross City in 1957. A be made to the St. Paul’s Apostolic Catholic Church benefi ts as a spouse. qualify for survivors benefi ts. For more homemaker, mother and grandmother, Mrs. building fund at P.O. Box 10742, Brooksville, FL Question: information, go to www.socialsecurity.gov. Snellgrove raised two of her grandchildren, Heather 34603. Is there a time limit on Social Security and Andrew. She enjoyed taking care of her family, Arrangements are under the care of Knauff friends and her church. She was a founding member Funeral Home-Chiefl and. Florida Cattle Auctions Weekly Summary Bartow, FL Fri Dec 09, 2011 USDA-FL Dept of AG Market News Crossword Puzzle

At the Florida Livestock Auctions; Cattle receipts at 8 markets; Okeechobee, Lakeland, Webster, Ellisville, Arcadia, Ocala, Madison and Lake City, receipts totaled 11,258 compared to 11,482 last week, and 11,949 last year. According to the Florida Federal-State Livestock Market News Service: Compared to one week ago, slaughter cows 1.00 to 3.00 higher, bulls steady to 1.00 lower, feeder steers 1.00 to 3.00 higher, steer calves 2.00 to 5.00 higher, heifers and heifer calves 3.00 to 5.00 higher, replacement cows 3.00 to 5.00 lower.

Th is week Last week Year ago Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 2-3 Steers over 600 lbs 4% 1% 2% Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Steers under 600 lbs 44% 37% 45% 200-240 218 155.00-180.00 172.42 Heifers over 600 lbs 2% 0% 1% 250-290 272 140.00-190.00 170.48 Heifers under 600 lbs 35% 38% 35% 300-345 322 137.50-185.00 163.67 Feeder cows 1% 2% 2% 350-395 374 122.50-152.00 138.53 Slaughter cows 13% 19% 13% 400-445 420 118.00-142.00 130.35 Bulls 1% 3% 2% 450-490 469 116.00-137.00 128.39 500-545 524 110.00-130.00 120.48 Slaughter Cows Breakers 75-80 550-595 571 107.00-125.00 115.98 Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 600-640 617 105.00-121.00 113.36 1200-1585 1348 65.00-76.00 70.92 650-695 668 101.00-119.00 111.51 1200-1575 1345 70.00-79.00 77.01 HD 700-745 724 100.00-115.00 109.31 1205-1385 1278 57.00-65.00 60.60 LD 1605-1770 1688 67.00-76.50 74.2 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 1-2 Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price Slaughter Cows Boners 80-85 200-245 225 142.50-180.00 160.83 Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 250-295 271 137.00-180.00 154.58 865-1195 1071 60.00-73.50 66.27 300-345 321 136.00-165.00 147.03 Across 945-1190 1103 70.00-78.00 73.17 HD 350-395 368 127.50-160.00 143.22 800-1195 1030 56.00-65.00 62.36 LD 400-445 420 120.00-144.00 132.35 1. Door feature 31. French Sudan, today 50. Makes right 5. Christian Science founder 32. Lawn mower’s path 53. January 1 to December 31 1200-1595 1333 62.00-71.00 67.17 450-495 466 117.00-139.00 127.44 1200-1550 1369 71.00-77.00 72.76 HD 9. New moon, e.g. 35. Sits tight (2 wds) 500-545 520 111.00-130.00 121.98 14. Control freak 37. End 57. Strikes with beak 550-595 569 110.00-128.00 120.17 Slaughter Cows Lean 85-90 15. Achy 38. Hit by thunderstorm’s 60. Cameron ___, actress 600-645 617 109.00-125.00 116.42 16. Horse opera electrical discharge (2 wds) 61. Plunge headfi rst Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 650-675 659 108.00-121.00 113.79 17. Aroma 41. “Is that ___?” 62. Fits 850-1190 1014 52.00-61.00 56.97 700-725 713 105.00-121.00 111.21 18. Checked item 42. Bulrush, e.g. 63. #1 spot 950-1180 1047 50.00-52.00 50.33 LD 19. Contemptuous look 43. Like some buckets 64. Battery contents 1200-1450 1303 55.00-61.00 58.79 Feeder Heifers Medium and Large 2-3 20. Energy converters (2 wds) 44. Clickable image 65. Regretful Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 23. Bridge play (pl.) 46. ___ bit 66. Bungle, with “up” 24. Map line 47. “Wheel of Fortune” buy 67. Cravings Slaughter Bulls Y.G. 1 200-245 223 125.00-145.00 136.72 Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 28. “Give it ___!” (2 wds) (2 wds) 250-290 272 120.00-155.00 129.67 29. Big ___ Conference 48. Not at all 1065-1495 1355 73.00-85.00 78.53 300-345 325 115.00-135.00 123.73 1500-1820 1602 76.00-88.00 80.99 350-395 372 110.00-137.00 121.4 Down 400-445 421 108.00-128.00 116.59 Feeder Steers and Bulls Medium and Large 1-2 450-490 470 105.00-124.00 113.32 1. Comprehend 21. Acrobat’s garb 45. Neigh softly Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 500-545 522 100.00-118.00 109.89 2. Low point 22. Dressed to the ___ 47. Blows away 200-245 220 180.00-230.00 204.98 550-590 569 100.00-118.00 106.96 3. Kind of layer 25. Dye with wax 49. Flip, in a way 250-290 273 175.00-225.00 198.42 600-640 618 100.00-108.00 104.74 4. Robin’s tidying spot 26. Similar 50. Monroe’s successor 5. Former Portugese monetary 27. Turn red or yellow, say 51. Prepare for winter takeoff 300-345 319 170.00-210.00 188.52 655-680 664 100.00-107.00 103.62 unit 29. Bit of color 52. Small spreading juniper 350-395 370 142.00-180.00 161.53 6. Opportunities, so to speak 30. Halftime lead, e.g. bush 400-445 420 135.00-170.00 149.45 Bred Cows Medium and Large 1-2 7. Blah 32. Assassinated 54. ___ cheese 450-495 467 132.00-160.00 143.38 Wt Range Avg Wt Price Range Avg Price 8. Abominable Snowman 33. Ham radio response 55. “Good going!” 500-545 517 125.00-145.00 134.58 900-1085 992 72.00-88.00 76.57 9. Presents, as a threat 34. Burning 56. 1990 World Series champs 550-595 567 122.50-140.00 130.86 1105-1195 1156 75.00-86.00 80.6 10. Two-wheeled covered 35. Dwell 57. ___ de deux 600-645 619 120.00-137.00 126.8 1200-1295 1237 78.00-88.00 81.63 carriage 36. Habitual drug user 58. “I” problem 650-695 669 120.00-132.00 126.12 1305-1485 1375 67.00-78.00 70.27 11. Absorbed, as a cost 39. Handrail support 59. Blackguard 700-745 718 117.00-118.00 120.9 12. “Comprende?” 40. Time of fi nancial need 750-790 763 115.00-121.00 116.61 13. “To ___ is human ...” (2 wds)

www.levyjournalonline.com 8B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 December 15, 2011 Time for A Little Christmas Spirit Suwannee Valley Players will be entertaining audiences with laughter and suspense this weekend with their annual Christmas show this weekend, Dec. 16-18. Th is year’s production, A Little Christmas Spirit written by Pat Cook, is produced by special arrangement with Eldridge Publishing Company. Like other Pat Cook plays, A Little Christmas Spirit is full of humor and intrigue. J. D. Morse, played by Andy Kidd, has been looking high and low for a special Christmas gift for his grandson. Finally, as a last resort he takes the advice of a fl ier on his car windshield and wanders into Nick’s Emporium, an old-fashioned store chock-full of all sorts of gifts and knickknacks. He has a hard time explaining to Nick, played by veteran actor Perry Davidson, what he’s looking for, but fi nds himself falling under the old storekeeper’s spell. Just when Morse is about to buy something, he runs outside to chase some kids away from his car. When he returns, he fi nds the store suddenly dark and quiet. A policeman then shows up to run him off because, “Th is place ain’t been open in 40 years!” Morse fi nds a way back, not only to the store, but to a time 40 years ago when he was a younger man. Th is Yuletide fantasy is full of humor and the holiday spirit and makes us all wish we could fi nd a “Nick’s Emporium” where life stands still and we can all truly enjoy A Little Christmas Spirit. Th e show will run Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Chief Th eatre, 25 East Park Avenue, Chiefl and, from December 16th through the 18th. Tickets are $8 for students/seniors/military with ID and $10 for general admission; youth 12 and under $5. For more information please contact SVP at 352/463-ARTS or www.svplayers.com or email us at suwanneevalleyplayers@gmail. com. Log Cabin Quilters

Th e Log Cabin Quilters met Th ursday, Dec. 8 at the Levy County Quilt Museum. We are having lots of visitors who were told about the Museum from other visitors who came to the Quilt Show. Last Sunday, we drew the names of the winners of the three quilts on which we had been taking donations. Th e Watermelon Quilt went to Roy Marshall, the Rose Quilt went to Reggie Chapman from Lakeland and the Log Cabin Quilt went to Tony Booth. Th e big Free Workshop to Log Cabin Quilt had donations of $900.00 which will be sent to the Florida Sheriff ’s Youth Ranch in Live Oak for the children to go to camp in the summer. We donated the quilt and were so glad we were able to do so much for the children at the camp. Start Your Business We want to thank the quilters who came out during the show and worked and the more Th e College of Central Florida and Gainesville Score will be holding a free than 500 visitors who came to see us. We also want to thank Jeff Klinkenburg who wrote workshop entitled “Simple Steps to Starting Your Business.” Th is workshop will the article in the St. Pete Times, Karen Voyles who wrote for the Gainesville Sun and their be held on Monday, January 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. Th is is a free workshop. For more photographers. Th anks to everyone who helped make this year’s Quilt Show the biggest information please call 352/493-9533, ext. 2106. show we have had in a long time. We also would like to thank Frank Nickleson for helping us as our maintenance man God bless everyone is our prayer. —Winnelle Horne DISH Network delivers more of what you want for less than you’d expect.

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