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Had Enough of the Levy County Commissioners Unsolicited Phone Vote to Join Gilchrist and Calls? Dixie in Donating to Rebuild Th e Department of Agriculture and Consumer Aff airs’ Commissioner Adam Putnam has put a crimp in the style of those Fair Building sales pitch callers by putting into eff ect a new law that eliminates the fees to sign up on the “do not call” list in Florida. By Kathy Hilliard And Florida residents have shown their approval signing up Editor in droves to avail themselves of a little more piece and quiet at dinnertime at home. Previously there were 60,638 subscribers on the Suwannee River Fair Association President Loran Brookins stood before the Levy County Board of list you had to pay for but so far now there are 172,637 subscribers County Commissioners Tuesday, July 17, to request the help of Levy County in rebuilding the Fair building. who gave 304,920 numbers to put on the list to “don’t call me.” Brookins stated “this has been a rough year for the Suwannee River Fair Association” and the Unanimous passage of the new free ‘do not call’ list passed both commissioners all agreed. But the past few setbacks of a cattle rustler stealing the cattle from the fair and houses of the Legislature in its last session and was signed into law burglars stripping the building of all the copper wire is not enough to stop those who stand behind the kids by Gov. Rick Scott on April 7, 2012. Th e fi ne for calling someone of the tri county area. In fact, the push is on with Fanning Springs agreeing to drop their 25 percent portion on the list is now $10,000 which makes breaking the law rather of the permitting fees in order to do their part. But Fanning Springs contracts out their building department expensive now. services with Florida Municipal Services of Homosassa and they stated they cannot waive their portion According to Putnam the registry is a useful tool in their work of the building permit fees. So now Levy County commissioners have voted to give the Fair Association fi ghting scammers who prey on the elderly "because we know that $3,100 as their 1/3 part to go along with Dixie and Gilchrist counties to take care of the $9,300 in county seniors are more vulnerable to being scammed and defrauded and permitting fees to start the project of building a new center for the state of Florida’s second largest Fair. people are using the telephone to do that." According to Brookins the building was the off er of the Anderson family of Dixie County and will replace Putnam also included someone to reach out to Florida’s Hispanic the old 1950’s current building with a new 1,500-seat enclosed and air conditioned facility where they will community. host more than cow shows. According to Commissioner Chad Johnson, Levy County will also provide help If you would like to sign up to let the scammers and salespeople in bringing the existing building down to “bare dirt” as is required to start the new project. Brookins said know you are off limits go to the website at: www.fl dnc.com; or as soon as these funds are approved and given the project will begin. Brookins is ready to make this dream www.800helpfl a.com; or in Florida only call 1-800-HELP-FLA come true for the 2013 Suwannee River Fair. (435-7352) or 1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832) - En Español; or for Brookins and the parents and sponsors of the Suwannee River Fair Association have no intentions of the national list call call 1-888-382-1222, TTY 1-866-290-4236. leaving the kids of the tri county area without a facility to continue their Fair activities and defi nitely live up Now, go enjoy your dinner. to the old adage – when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Local Preference Policy Grows, Needs Central Purchasing Now By Kathy Hilliard 10 percent of the lowest bidder, whether local the information on the employees, that the Editor or non-local. So if a large national (non-local) bidders will have to provide that information for company was bidding alongside a small local us.” So the local company will have to provide Th e issue of Local Preference was company, the small local company would have information on their employee’s residences to again discussed at the Board of County had to be within 10 percent of the bid of the department heads in order to qualify as a local Commissioners meeting on Tues. July 17. large non-local company in the fi rst place to preference company. County Attorney Anne Bast Brown revisited even be given the chance to drop their bid down County Administrator Fred Moody was the Marion County local preference policy to the price of the non-local company. asking about the nuts and bolts implementation and the language pertaining to “headquarters” Th e reason for this bidding process is to of the policy and how it would aff ect department in it. Brown said, “When I went back to give the county a chance to get the most for heads in Levy County. Moody asked if the Marion County’s policy there were some other their taxpayer dollars by bringing the bidding policy controlled a dollar amount or just all the diff erences with what the board has been parties together over the cost of the bid, not the bids. County Attorney Brown stated that at looking at up until now. What Marion County placement of the business. this time it covers all bid processes no matter requires is not only a location of the business Another diffi culty in the process is centered what the dollar amount. Moody stated, “What within the boundaries of Marion County but on the time consuming paperwork for county concerns me is the lack of a central purchasing also a certain percentage (30%) of the employees employees that this will generate and the department.” residing in the county and the principal owner necessity of county employees delving into the Commissioner Chad Johnson spoke up about or principal offi cer of the business also having personal lives of employees of private companies a scenario of a county employee needing to get their primary residence in the county.” via checking out residency requirements to parts in Bronson and how all this would pertain Th e draft the Board of County satisfy the rules of being a locally-preferred to a small chore like that saying “what gets me Commissioners was looking at in previous company. is now they will have to spend at least 15 to 30 meetings left those choices as a option: Either Commissioner Ryan Bell and Marsha Drew minutes on paperwork to purchase $5 worth of the headquarters or locally-owned franchise was were concerned with making this a simpler bolts. And that is my only drawback. Is there located within Levy County – or – there were process for the county employees involved and a way to word and structure it to where it only four employees at the business that had their preferred the making of headquarters or locally- pertains to bids?” Attorney Brown said – “yes, if primary residences in Levy County one of which owned franchise being in Levy County as the that’s the board’s direction.” could be the owner or principal offi cer. criteria as it would not require looking into the Commissioner Mike Joyner then agreed, County Attorney Brown created two drafts qualifi cations of employees of a privately-owned “Th at’s a good one, that’s the way....” with the diff erent language separating the company. Commissioner Bell said, “I defi nitely Commissioner Bell closed out the discussion two. Draft 1 included the wording of Marion think for them, enforcement wise, it is going to setting a date of January 1, 2013 so that there County’s policy and Draft 2 contained the be a lot easier having the home offi ce here rather is more time to “discuss the structure of a draft either/or language with the stipulation that both than trying to research employees and how with a purchasing department. Let’s run the criteria be met for one year prior to qualifying to many live here and proof of... that is just going diff erent scenarios and see where we are with enter into the bid process with Levy County. to tie up a lot of offi ce time trying to fi gure that that.” Th e requirements for triggering the use out.” Commissioner Drew in speaking about With all in agreement, the discussion of a of local preference remains the same as the the employees said, “It would make it easier local preference policy concluded, again. previous versions – that the original bid from the for the staff to keep track of ” to which County local preference business must have been within Attorney Brown said, “Keep in mind, on all www.levyjournalonline.com 2A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 Levy County Levy County’s Most Wanted Sheriff ’s Offi ce Arrest Report

Appling, David Richard, 24, of Old Town: FAILURE TO APPEAR x 2; VOP x 4. Bowen, James, 45, of Inglis: BURGLARY OF UNOCCUPIED DWELLING UNARMED; GRAND THEFT AT LEAST $300 BUT LESS THAN $5K. Armstrong Jr, Baugh, Dereke A Heiart, Robert T Menendez, Jesenia Wilson, Dakota Crain, Jesse James, 30, of Archer: VOP x 2. Robert Louis Bronson Williston L Gainesville Daniels, Roger Lee, 42, of Inglis: POSSESSION, Gainesville SEX OFFENDER WRIT OF BODILY Morriston VOP BURGLARY MANUFACTURE, OR DELIVERY OF DRUG EQUIP; BATTERY TWO FAIL TO REGISTER ATTACHMENT FTA DWLSR AND GR THEFT ATTACHED REGISTRATION LICENSE PLATE PRIOR CONV BOND 50,000 PURGE 1,000 KNOWINGLY NO BOND NOT ASSIGNED. BOND 50,000 DOLLARS DOLLARS BOND 1,000 Edwards Jr., Steven Wayne, 20, of Inglis: DRIVING WITH DOLLARS DOLLARS SUSPENDED/REVOKED LICENSE. Gay, April Marie, 28, of Trenton: OUT-OF-COUNTY Maas, Donald Emanuel, 77, of Inglis: TAMPERING IN A THAN $300; DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY; WARRANT x 2. MISDEMEANOR PROCEEDING; BATTERY WITH VIOLATION OF FLORIDA PAWNBROKING ACT. Johnson, Eddie, 80, of Yankeetown: BATTERY WITH INTENTIONAL TOUCH OR STRIKE. Stevens, Billy Joe, 32, of Lehigh Acres: VOP. INTENTIONAL TOUCH OR STRIKE; RESISTING Minicks, Jamee, 36, of Old Town: OUT-OF-COUNTY Tanner, Timothy, 43, of Inverness: OUT-OF-COUNTY AN OFFICER WITH VIOLENCE. WARR ANT. WARR ANT. Jordan, Ashton, 25, of Chiefl and: OUT-OF-COUNTY Newmans, Ronnie Lee, 35, of Trenton: FELONY BATTERY Tape, Joseph Raymond, 34, of Bronson: OPERATING WARRANT x 2. OR DOMESTIC BATTERY BY STRANGULATION; A MOTOR VEHICLE WITHOUT A VALID Lewis Jr., James Douglas, 48, of Cedar Key: DRIVING BATTERY WITH INTENTIONAL TOUCH OR LICENSE; OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE WITHOUT WITH EXPIRED LICENSE FOR MORE THAN STRIKE. VIOLENCE. 4 MONTHS; DRIVING WHILE LICENSES Nunez, Emerita, 46, of Dunnellon: OUT-OF-COUNTY Th ompson, Heath Leighton, 25, of Inglis: OUT-OF- SUSPENDED, 1ST OFFENSE; DUI ALCOHOL OR WARR ANT. COUNTY WARRANT. DRUGS; VIOLATION OF DRIVER’S LICENSE Shifrin, James Dillen, 20, of Bronson: VOP x 2. Walton, Samuel, 63, of Chiefl and: ABUSE TOWARD A RESTRICTIONS; FAILURE TO HAVE REQUIRED Shiver, John Colton, 23, of Ocala: BURGLARY OF CHILD WITHOUT GREAT HARM. ENDORSEMENT ON DRIVER’S LICENSE. UNOCCUPIED STRUCTURE UNARMED; PETIT Young, Kevin Eric, 32, of Inglis: VOP x 2. Luke, John Rowland, 53, of Old Town: VOP. THEFT 1ST DEGREE AT LEASE $100 BUT LESS Three Arrested in Williston Self Defense Class in Lawn Equipment Robbery Williston On July 4th 2012, Cpl. Fred Morris discovered a burglary at Lane’s Yardware at Th e Williston Police Department is partnering with Jerry Heines to sponsor a “Women’s 19 East Noble Avenue in Williston. A subsequent investigation into the crime led Awareness and Defense Class” to teach women how to avoid being the victim of a physical detectives to the Opalocka Flea Market in Opalocka, Florida. A team of offi cers from attack. Heines has formed his class to prepare women to have a survivor mindset and to Williston, Coral Springs, Hialeah and Opalocka Police Departments paid a surprise use simple and practical techniques of self defense. Th is is a one night, four-hour course visit to the Flea Market and were able to locate more than 30 stolen items from seven and not meant to train anyone in complex martial arts forms. Th e class is diff erent counties in Florida. Other storage buildings containing power equipment have free and will be held on July 31 and October 30 at the Williston be located and secured. Th e contents of the buildings will be inspected by detectives in Community Center from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. the coming days to determine if they too contain stolen items. Many found items have Heines is a 5th Dan Black the serial numbers removed and detectives are attempting to determine if they too are Belt, World Taekwondo in fact stolen and from where. Federation, Instructor in Muay Due to the complex nature of the investigation and the multiple jurisdictions that are Th ai, and has instructed narcotics, involved the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been asked to assist in the state, municipal police and investigation. So far detectives have arrested three men and they have all been charged correctional offi cers and he holds a with multiple counts of Dealing in Stolen Property and Possession of Stolen Property. PHD in Th eoretical Physics. All three men are being held in the Dade County Jail without bond. Prior registration will be available at the Williston Police Arrested were: Alexei Rosabal Peredes of Hialeah; Michel Pena Marzo of Hialeah; website (www.willistonpolice.org) and at the Police and Rafael Sofi a Mustelier of Miami. Department. More information is available on our —information provided by Chief Dennis Strow, WPD Facebook page. If you plan to attend, please wear loose clothing, no jewelry (or weapons), bring a pen and a bottle of water and advise the instructor(s) of any Todd Houchin Promoted to injuries or disabilities you may have. Sergeant FHP Reports Sheriff Smith promoted Cpl. Todd A 2007 Honda Accord driven by Ryan C. Munroe Regional Medical Center. Houchin to the rank of Sergeant for Mullins of Williston was headed west on NE Th e driver of the Durango fl ed the scene the Patrol Division on July 5, 2012. At 35th Street near NE 180th Ave on Sunday, and the vehicle was found at Big Joe Towing this time, Sgt. Houchin is with Alpha July 22 when Mullins decided to look for in Ocala by the Ocala Police Dept. Company, under Lt. Perry Ott as Watch the seat heater. When Mullins looked up he Th e driver of the Durango, Ryan J. Rogers, Commander. saw a stop sign but it was too late. Mullins 28, of Ocklawaha, was found and arrested on Sgt. Houchin began his law tried to evade the sign by veering to the left July 19 for leaving the scene of a fatal traffi c enforcement career with the Cedar crashing into a chain link fence. Th e front crash. Key Police Department in February of the Honda had entered Orange Hill of 1998. He became employed with our department in August 1999 and has continued his Cemetery and crashed into a tombstone. On July 17 at 10:11 a.m. a white van career here. Todd was promoted to the rank of Corporal in February 2003, assisting with Th e tombstone was broken into three pieces (possibly a Mazda) pulled into the Quik King supervisory duties with his patrol shift. After much consideration, Sheriff Smith promoted with one piece striking another tombstone. gas station at 3250 SE US 41 in Morriston Todd to Sergeant. Todd has "stepped up to the plate" in a leadership role for his shift and we Mullins was charged with running a stop where the driver, a female possibly in her 40s look forward to great things from him in his career at the Levy County Sheriff 's Offi ce. sign. with shoulder-length brown hair and wearing Congratulations Sergeant glasses about 5’5” to 5’7” and 150 lbs, stopped 6XZDQQHH9DOOH\ Todd Houchin! Back in February 2012 we reported on briefl y at pump #1. She then tried to make a — submitted by Lt. Scott a 1998 Red Dodge Durango whose driver left u-turn and struck gas pump #3 causing       Tummond, Levy County failed to stop at a stop sign at NW 27 Ave about $1,000 worth of damage to the pump #8+&'0#7&XTTTɿ#6*;19-'4XTTT Sheriff ’s Offi ce on NW 42 Street in Marion County and and shattering the right front headlight of the was attempting to make a turn when the van. A witness said there was a child in the ˜'4510#.#0&1/2#55+10#6'#4' driver ran van and that the tag # was M68IMA. Upon ˜4'8'06#6+8'#4'X'&+%+0'X 74)'4;n'06+564; into a 2000 running the tag number it came up as not ˜108'0+'06221+06/'065 /$,5621 Mercury currently assigned so there is probably one ˜*4'''#4#%%+0'5(141)5 (17(535,6(6 Grand digit/letter that is not correct. #0&#65 Marquis Th e woman came in the store and gave the ˜ #4.;140+0)412(('48+%' IW0RXQWDLQ driven by clerk a false name, address and phone number 9LHZWKZKHHO ˜ +0#0%'.#058#+.#$.'*417)* Jeff Walden. and said she had to go home. She was last   #4'4'&+6 VOLGHVODUJHOLYLQJ :$17(' DQGEDWKSXOOV Walden was seen traveling north on US 41 towards   GIFgHMGgHMIL &DVK3DLG JUHDW pronounced Williston. Th e FHP is asking anyone with 10Tg 4+T 999T579#00''8#..';8'6T%1/ IRU

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Illustration by Alexander Key Old Joe, Creepy and Ma Late in the fall of 1934, a couple of suits walked into the Jacksonville offi ce of the FBI. Th ey were G-men down from Chicago with a rather odd assignment: they were looking for an alligator. It was a big one somewhere in north central Florida that locals called “Old Joe.” In this period near the apex of America’s Prohibition gangster era, the country was obsessed with dramatic radio announcements of new crimes and newspapers splashed with gory details across their front pages. Magazines profi led the mobsters and their molls like movie stars. With the stock market crash and resultant Depression, these rampant criminal sprees provided gruesome entertainment at a time when little else was aff ordable. Th e crime wave was rolling to its machine-gunned crest. Notorious characters such as John Dillinger, “Pretty Boy” Floyd,” “Baby Face” Nelson and “Machine Gun” Kelly sometimes enhanced their bank robbing popularity by destroying mortgage and loan records. Self- styled “Robin Hoods,” they said they we helping the “little guys” on whom the banks were foreclosing. FBI boss J. Edgar Hoover and his increasingly powerful agency were not amused. Hoover had his highly mobile “fl ying squads” landing on top of promising tips about gangster hangouts and hideouts all around the country. At this atmosphere of fl aming gun-glee, the Karpis-Barker Gang had become one of the most formidable ones rolling. Reportedly, they didn’t hesitate to kill. Th e indiscriminate spray of their Tommy guns took out intended targets and bystanders alike. Th ey robbed banks, hijacked the mail and cashed in on brazen kidnappings of the rich. Despite specifi c instructions for how they wanted the money, they fi gured they’d launder it down in Cuba. house and check things out. Th e poor fellow was terrifi ed, but went in to fi nd the fl oors of the Karpis was cunning, good looking, and was said to have a photographic memory, though house littered with spent cartridges and empty shell caissons. He wasn’t there long before he his fi endish smile “gave people the creeps” according to contemporary reports. Th at’s how he motioned the law men in. Th e ones who entered through the kitchen found biscuits ready for got the nickname, ‘Creepy Karpis.’ As for the Barker boys, it was their mother Kate who was the oven. Upstairs, others found Freddie sprawled lifelessly in a pool of his own blood. Ma sharing the spotlight with the ring leader Karpis and becoming the legendary ‘Ma’ Barker. was dead a few feet away. Reportedly, the same hands that had patted the biscuits were now Th e Hoover public relations machine made Ma out to be, if not chief strategist, certainly the lifelessly frozen to a Tommy gun, its barrel still hot. Th ey found cash in Ma’s purse – lots of fi erce catalyst for crime among her own off spring. Ma wanted wealth and infl uence that she it. Th ere was correspondence scattered around providing good information, and evidently could wield through her sons’ prowess in the underworld. Th at ambition would become the some receipts indicating that movie version, anyway. But Creepy Karpis had been Karpis didn’t tell it like that. through, perhaps only hours After all, with Machine Gun before. Kelly dead, it was he whom the News of the bloody FBI made heir to the notorious shootout traveled fast and title, Public Enemy Number caught Karpis like a shotgun One. blast. He and Delaney were Th ings heated up with the high-tailing it for Atlantic kidnappings and the gang City. Having yet again spread out. It was about this slipped the sure grip of the time that Karpis and his G-men, the press now called young girl friend, Deloris him ‘Magic Karpis.’ Delaney, checked into the Meanwhile back at the El Commodoro Hotel down lake, so many gawkers and in Miami. Th e manager, Joe morbid curiosity seekers had Adams, was a “pal.” Th ey descended on the war-ravaged registered under aliases and house that its owner was busy Adams provided luxurious charging admission. Just cover. But the ubiquitous imagine that big gator, Old Hoover fl ying teams had Joe, surfacing slowly off shore, Karpis on edge. So the next wondering behind the day the pair checked out and blinking lump of his amber caught a fl ight to Havana, Cuba. eye what all the fuss was about. Havana was already a hot spot for gangsters and high rollers, its opulent hotels and casinos their smoky domains. Th e casinos particularly, with an array of international banks around, (Author’s note: All characters are fi ctitious and no reference to any real person is intended or were good places to launder kidnap money. Karpis and Delaney checked into the plush Park should be inferred.) View Hotel, presenting the manager there with a card from Joe Adams. It read simply: “Th is man is alright.” Will Irby is taking a summer hiatus from his well-received Florida Stories columns to do Th at was enough for the hotel manager who soon had Karpis and Delaney secreted away in some traveling and writing this summer. Will tells us that he will return with a new series a palm-shrouded villa on nearby Veradero Beach – one of the most beautiful stretches of sand of stories in the Fall. In the meantime, the Levy County Journal will reprise the Best of Will in the Caribbean. Th e fugitive guests maintained a sleepy concealment by day. Irby’s Old Florida., We at the Journal hope you have enjoyed this column. Nights rolled round like the black marble on a roulette wheel. Th ere was music, gaming Editor, Levy County Journal and raucous champagne laughter in the casinos and clubs, the most famous of which was the Copacabana. Th en one night somebody in the press snapped a celebrity table photo. When the print popped up in newspapers, Karpis knew the Feds would spot his infamous mug. Th at ended the Caribbean holiday. Karpis packed Delaney, now pregnant, in her pin curls and (/VTL0Z)\YNSHYPaLK,]LY`  beaded sack dress back to Florida. :LJVUKZ +VU»[3L[@V\YZ)L5L_[ In Miami they learned from Joe Adams that Ma and her favorite son Freddie had checked into the El Commodoro earlier under assumed names. Adams, however, had already arranged other, more obscure accommodations for the Barkers up at a friend’s isolated lake -9,, /VTL:LJ\YP[`:`Z[LT  :LWK&XVWRPHU,QVWDOODWLRQ FKDUJHDQGSXUFKDVHRIDODUP place on Lake Weir near the settlement of Ocklawaha in Marion County. Maybe Creepy =HS\L PRQLWRULQJVHUYLFHV Karpis could hold up over there on his way north and let Delaney rest a day or two on Lake $YDLODEOH7ZR:D\YRLFH Weir. WKDWDOORZV\RXWRLQVWDQWO\ FRPPXQLFDWHZLWKDQ$'7 Th e trouble was (or would be), that’s where the G-men were headed. Th is particular 6HFXULW\6SHFLDOLVW location near Ocala was within the hand-drawn circle on a map found in the apartment of another of Ma’s boys, Arthur ‘Doc’ Barker. Doc had been cuff ed in Chicago not long after -YVU[HUKIHJRKVVYZWYV[LJ[LK he’d returned from a stay on the lake with Ma and Freddie. Doc had been boasting about 0UMYHYLKTV[PVUKL[LJ[VYZLUZVY his fi shing and told associates about a big alligator everybody thereabouts called “Old Joe.” +PNP[HSRL`WHK^P[OWVSPJLMPYL TLKPJHSHUKLTLYNLUJ`I\[[VUZ Another gang member arrested at the same time didn’t remember the name of the lake, but >HYUPUNZPYLU he did recall the name of the alligator. Th e way he’d heard it, Ma was still down there with *VU[YVSWHULS^P[OIH[[LY`IHJR\W Freddie, who sometimes drunkenly stalked Old Joe with his Tommy gun from the bow of a 3H^UZPNUHUK^PUKV^KLJHSZ fi shing boat. Th at was enough information to get the two G-men on a plane to Florida. In the predawn of January 15th, a dark line of government sedans whisked down the sand &DOO7RGD\3URWHFW7RPRUURZ road toward the two-story lake house. When the FBI offi cers had the place surrounded, the lead agent, Connelly, called for the Barkers to surrender. Th ere was no reply. Tear gas    7YV[LJ[@V\Y/VTL canisters lobbed against the windows elicited something audible from an upstairs window. 0RQ)ULDPSP‡6DWDPSP‡6XQDPSP(67 $99.00 Customer Installation Charge. 36-Month Monitoring Agreement required at $35.99 per month ($1,295.64). Form of payment must be by credit card or electronic charge to your checking or savings account. Offer applies to homeowners only. Local permit fees may be required. Satisfactory credit history required. ertainC restrictions may apply. Offer valid for new ADT Authorized Dealer Maybe it was Ma’s voice shouting something like, “Go ahead!” Th e confusion as to whether customers only and not on purchases from ADT Security Services, Inc. Other rate plans available. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Licenses: AL-10-1104, AZ-ROC217517, CA-ACO6320, CT-ELC.0193944-L5, DE-07-212, FL-EC13003427, EC13003401, GA-LVA205395, IA-AC-0036, ID-39131, IL-127.001042, IN-City of Indianapolis: 93294, KY-City of Louisville: 483, LA-F1082, MA-1355C, the Barkers were about to surrender or commence fi ring was momentary. 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Thomas Sowell that sounds plausible to people who do not stop and think through what is being said. After Creators Syndicate years of dumbed-down education, that apparently includes a lot of people. Take Obama’s example of the business that benefi ts from being able to ship their products Barack Obama’s great rhetorical gifts include the ability to on roads that the government built. How does that create a need to “give back”? make the absurd sound not only plausible, but inspiring and Did the taxpayers, including business taxpayers, not pay for that road when it was built? profound. Why should they have to pay for it twice? His latest verbal triumph was to say on July 13th, “if you’ve What about the workers that businesses hire, whose education is usually created in been successful, you didn’t get there on your own.” As an government-fi nanced schools? Th e government doesn’t have any wealth of its own, except example, “Somebody invested in roads and bridges. If you’ve what it takes from taxpayers, whether individuals or businesses. Th ey have already paid for got a business -- you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that education. It is not a gift that they have to “give back” by letting politicians take more of that happen.” their money and freedom. Let’s stop and think, even though the whole purpose of When businesses hire highly educated people, such as chemists or engineers, competition much political rhetoric is to keep us from thinking, and stir in the labor market forces them to pay higher salaries for people with longer years of valuable our emotions instead. education. Th at education is not a government gift to the employers. It is paid for while it Even if we were to assume, just for the sake of argument, that 90 percent of what a is being created in schools and universities, and it is paid for in higher salaries when highly successful person has achieved was due to the government, what follows from that? Th at educated people are hired. politicians will make better decisions than individual citizens, that politicians will spend the One of the tricks of professional magicians is to distract the audience’s attention from what wealth of the country better than those who created it? Th at doesn’t follow logically -- and they are doing while they are creating an illusion of magic. Pious talk about “giving back” certainly not empirically. distracts our attention from the cold fact that politicians are taking away more and more of Does anyone doubt that most people owe a lot to the parents who raised them? But what our money and our freedom. follows from that? Th at they should never become adults who make their own decisions? Even the envy that politicians stir up against “the rich” is highly focussed on those Th e whole point of the collectivist mindset is to concentrate power in the hands of the particular high income-earners whose decisions the politicians want to take over. Others in collectivists -- which is to say, to take away our freedom. Th ey do this in stages, starting with sports or entertainment can make far more money than the highest paid corporate executive, some group that others envy or resent -- Jews in Nazi Germany, capitalists in the Soviet but there is no way that politicians can take over the roles of Roger Federer or Oprah Union, foreign investors in Th ird World countries that confi scate their investments and call Winfrey, so highly paid sports stars or entertainers are never accused of “greed.” this theft “nationalization.” If we are so easily distracted by self-serving political rhetoric, we are not only going to see Freedom is seldom destroyed all at once. More often it is eroded, bit by bit, until it is gone. our money, but our freedom, increasingly taken away from us by slick-talking politicians, Th is can happen so gradually that there is no sudden change that would alert people to the including our current slick-talker-in-chief in the White House. danger. By the time everybody realizes what has happened, it can be too late, because their Th omas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Stanford, CA freedom is gone. 94305. His website is www.tsowell.com. To fi nd out more about Th omas Sowell and read features All the high-fl own talk about how people who are successful in business should “give back” by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at to the community that created the things that facilitated their success is, again, something www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2012 CREATORS.COM News Versus Propaganda TSA: Training Sky-bound

Thomas Sowell Th is is not the fi rst time that the Illegal Aliens mainstream media have tried to create a Michelle Malkin For more Since so many in the media cannot link between conservatives and violence. Creators Syndicate than a resist turning every tragedy into a political Years ago, the Oklahoma City bombing decade, I’ve talking point, it was perhaps inevitable that was blamed on Rush Limbaugh, despite When it comes to soldiers, breast- reported on (1) someone would try to link the shooting the absence of any evidence that the feeding moms, toddlers and grannies, the the failure of rampage at the Batman movie in Colorado bomber was inspired by Rush Limbaugh. Transportation Security Administration is not the federal to the Tea Party, and that (2) some would Similar things have happened just hands-on, it’s hands-all-over. But when government try to make it a reason to impose more gun repeatedly, going all the way back to the it comes to illegal alien pilot trainees, our to build a control laws. assassination of President John F. Kennedy, homeland security bureaucracy’s policy is still comprehensive Too many people in the media cannot which was blamed on a hostile right-wing stuck in pre-9/11 mode: Hands off , blinders foreign visitor seem to tell the diff erence between atmosphere in Dallas, even though the on. entry-exit reporting the news and creating assassin had a long history of being on the Th is week, the U.S. Government tracking system. Visa overstayers constitute 40 propaganda. far left fringe. Accountability Offi ce released a report on the percent of the entire illegal alien population NBC News apparently could not resist But, where the shoe is on the other foot airline security agency’s “process for ensuring -- and have been major benefi ciaries of doctoring the transcript of the conversation -- as when the Unabomber had a much (that) foreign fl ight students do not pose a both Bush and Obama illegal alien waiver between George Zimmerman and the marked-up copy of an environmentalist security risk.” In short, there isn’t much of a programs and deportation freezes. police after the Trayvon Martin shooting. book by Al Gore -- the media heard no “process” at all when it comes to checking the On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Now ABC News took the fact that the evil, saw no evil and spoke no evil. If immigration status of fl ight school students. last year, GOP House Homeland Security man arrested for the shooting in Colorado people in the media cannot decide whether While the GAO report may be new, the Chairwoman Candice Miller reported on was named James Holmes to broadcast they are in the business of reporting news documented lapses are part of the same old, the federal backlog of more than 750,000 to the world the fact that there is a James or manufacturing propaganda, it is all the same old refusal to profi le foreign fl ight risks unvetted visa overstay records: “If we are Holmes who is a member of the Tea Party more important that the public understand for fear of off ending and inconveniencing serious about controlling who comes into the in Colorado. that diff erence, and choose their news politically correct special interests. nation and preventing another 9/11 attack, Th e fact has since come out that these sources accordingly. In November 2010, my column spotlighted we need to get serious about an exit program,” are two diff erent men, one in his 20s As for gun control advocates, I have no a shady fl ight school outside Boston that had she testifi ed. “Th e (Department of Homeland and the other in his 50s. But corrections hope whatever that any facts whatever will provided single-engine pilot lessons to more Security) has yet to articulate a plan to move never catch up with irresponsible news make the slightest dent in their thinking than two dozen illegal immigrants from forward with a comprehensive exit plan in the broadcasts. Th e James Holmes who -- or lack of thinking. New York’s Mayor Brazil. Clear counter-terror rules banned air environment or elsewhere.” belongs to the Tea Party has been deluged Bloomberg and CNN’s Piers Morgan were illegal aliens from enrolling in U.S. fl ight Open-borders lobbyists, the travel industry, with phone calls. I hope he sues ABC on the air within hours of the shooting, schools. Clear counter-terror regulations civil-rights absolutists and ethnic-grievance News for every dime they have. pushing the case for gun control laws. required TSA to run foreign fl ight students’ groups have lobbied hard to stymie full names against a plethora of terrorism, implementation of coordinated databases to continue to page 5A criminal and immigration databases. Yet identify, locate and remove illegal overstayers. dozens of these illegal alien students eluded Th e systemic, bipartisan refusal to crack down our homeland security radar screen. on short-term tourist, business and student What’s changed since that illegal alien visa holders is a clear and present security fl ight school fi rst came to light? Th e new danger. GAO audit, fi rst reported on by CNSNews. Don’t take my word for it. com on Wednesday, disclosed fresh details In 2010, President Obama’s own Homeland about the Boston area fl ight school racket: Security Department Inspector General -- “Eight of the 25 foreign nationals who Richard Skinner testifi ed before Congress: received approval by TSA to begin fl ight “Overstays perpetuate the illegal immigration training were in ‘entry without inspection’ problem by using the visa process to break the status, meaning they had entered the country law to remain in the United States. Moreover, illegally. Th ree of these had obtained FAA some overstays represent a very real national airman certifi cates: Two held FAA private security risk to the nation.” pilot certifi cates, and one held an FAA Need a reminder? Th e Nationwide Visa commercial pilot certifi cate.” Overstayers Club includes dozens of jihadists, -- “Seventeen of the 25 foreign nationals including Mohamed Atta and four other 9/11 who received approval by the TSA to begin hijackers; 1997 New York subway bomber Lafi fl ight training were in ‘overstay’ status, Khalil; four of the 1993 World Trade Center meaning they had overstayed their authorized bombers; 1993 New York landmark-bombing period of admission into the United States.” conspirator Fadil Abdelgani; convicted Times -- “In addition, the fl ight school owner held Square bomb plotter Faisal Shahzad; and two FAA airman certifi cates. Specifi cally, U.S. Capitol bomb plotter Amine El Khalifi , he was a certifi ed Airline Transport Pilot whose visa expired in 1999 and escaped (cargo pilot) and a Certifi ed Flight Instructor. homeland security notice for 12 years before However, he had never received a TSA he was arrested this February just blocks from security threat assessment or been approved the Capitol building donning what he thought Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 by TSA to obtain fl ight training.” was a suicide bomb vest. Th e GAO report pointed out that over the For the willfully dense: Th e salient LEVY POSTMASTER: Fax: (352) 486-5042 past two years, TSA and Immigration and homeland security point here isn’t that Send address changes to: Chiefl and: (352) 490-4462 Customs Enforcement at the Department every overstayer is a jihadi. 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News Versus Propaganda continued from page 4A You might never know, from what they lower murder rates. But Mexico, Russia and strong gun control laws years before London Th e real problem, both in discussions of and other gun control advocates have said, Brazil are also countries with stronger gun did, but New York still had several times the mass shootings and in discussions of gun that there is a mountain of evidence that control laws than the United States -- and murder rate of London. control, is that too many people are too gun control laws not only fail to control guns their murder rates are much higher than ours. It was in the later decades of the 20th committed to a vision to allow mere facts to but are often counterproductive. However, Israel and Switzerland have even higher rates century that the British government interfere with their beliefs, and the sense of for those other people who still think facts of gun ownership than the United States, and clamped down with severe gun control laws, superiority that those beliefs give them. matter, it is worth presenting some of those much lower murder rates than ours. disarming virtually the entire law-abiding Any discussion of facts is futile when facts. Even the British example does not stand citizenry. Gun crimes, including murder, rose directed at such people. All anyone can do is Do countries with strong gun control laws up very well under scrutiny. Th e murder as the public was disarmed. warn others about the propaganda. have lower murder rates? Only if you cherry- rate in New York has been several times Meanwhile, murder rates in the United Th omas Sowell is a senior fellow at the pick the data. that in London for more than two centuries States declined during the same years when Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Britain is a country with stronger gun -- and, for most of that time, neither place murder rates in Britain were rising, which Stanford, CA 94305. His website is www. control laws than the United States, and had strong gun control laws. New York had were also years when Americans were buying tsowell.com. COPYRIGHT 2012 millions more guns per year. CREATORS.COM

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www.levyjournalonline.com 6A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 CITY OF WILLISTON, FLORIDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012 DATE: MONDAY, JULY 2, 2012 a sunset provision which means the contract expires Dec 31, ITEM – 7 – CITY MANAGER’S ANNOUNCEMENTS TIME: 7:00 P.M. 2013 adding there was another provision to inform Progress ITEM – 8 – COUNCILORS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS PLACE: WILLISTON CITY COUNCIL ROOM at least by a year in advance of the City’s desire to renew ITEM – 9 – ADJOURNMENT CALL TO ORDER the contract. Mr. Koberlein stated that the City can advise Vice President Fugate moved to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL Progress now that the City is interested in 1 year extension Meeting was adjourned at 9:39 am. MEMBERS: and Progress would inform the City as to what the terms of Mayor R. Gerald Hethcoat (Absent) a 1 year extension would be. He stated that Progress could ______President President Robinson refuse to extend it if the City does not notify them and that as President Robinson Robinson, President City Council Vice-President Vice President Fugate of now, the City does have negotiation time and options to see Councilman Councilman Cason what the market will bear. ______Councilman Councilman Goodman Vice President Fugate stated that the Council left the Frances V. Taylor, City Clerk Councilman Councilman Ross meeting with discussion regarding going out for bid but Interim City Manager Oel Wingo couldn’t take offi cial action at the meeting and that is why Public Participation – none. City Clerk Frances Taylor this topic is on the agenda. Councilman Cason advised City Attorney Fred Koberlein that it was consensus at the workshop that the City put out Old Business – OPENING PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF an RFP for wholesale power but noted there was also an ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG option to inform Progress of the interest in renegotiating President Robinson - if they wanted to come up would we ITEM – 1 – ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, CHANGES a one year extension and consider their off er on that issue. have time to send out RFP’s? It doesn’t seem professional to AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA He stated that it appeared the City could pursue both go about the process this way. Vice President Fugate - the President Robinson advised he would like to table the simultaneously. Councilman Cason then moved that the City contract that would result from us renewing with progress Fire Inspection item to the next meeting and place WYAA notify Progress Energy of the interest in an extension and would be a one year contract whereas the contract with an under J - Old Business. Mr. Ross asked to pull the May 21st request that Progress provide options related to the extension RFP would be 3 – 5 years. Mt. Dora bid it out with 3 year minutes from the consent agenda and move to Item K under for consideration per the agreement. Vice President Fugate and 5 year contracts. Councilman Cason – that is what I had Old Business. Vice President Fugate moved to remove item seconded and asked the city attorney - if we give Progress the in mind when I wanted to make sure that what Mr. K said is 5C Fire Inspection and place it on the next meeting agenda, to notice regarding the 1 year renewal will that preclude us from correct. By doing this it lets them know we may be shopping. add WYAA as item J under old Business and move the May moving ahead with the bid process. Article 3 – per Fred allows Th ey will see the RFP and know we are asking for 2 totally 21st minutes Item K under Old Business. Councilman Cason for them to provide a proposal but does not prohibit us from diff erent products. Wholesale electric request for bids – Vice seconded the motion and it was approved unanimously, 5-0. RFP. Vice President Fugate – I believe that Progress Energy President Fugate. I think based on our prior discussion that we rep has talked with the clerk and indicated they are willing ITEM – 2 – CONSENT AGENDA have had, that it would be appropriate to have a motion to go to give us the same deal they are giving Mt. Dora. Wingo - A. MINUTES FROM JUNE 8, 2012 WHOLESALE out on a Request for Bids. President Robinson - Do we have they made that statement with caveats. If we are going out POWER COST WORKSHOP RFPs ready to go? Who’s going to do it, when’s it going to get to bid, we piggy back on Mt. Dora’s bid with Fred Wilson B. MINUTES FROM JUNE 19, 2012 REGULAR done? Councilman Cason - did the agency provide the RFP, and associates to do the RFP and sift through the proposals CITY COUNCIL MEETING review them, evaluate them, etc. President Robinson - will because they have the expertise to review them. Councilman Councilman Cason moved to approve the consent agenda we see the RFP before it goes? Yes – Wingo. Councilman Cason – Mr.Koberlein we are not obligated to renew just by with Item A deleted. Vice President Fugate seconded and the Cason – do we need an RPF for the bid. Wingo – let’s get a telling them we are interested, correct? Th ere is nothing that motion passed unanimously 5 – 0. copy of the RFP that they did when they hired Fred Wilson prevents us from pursuing an RFP after we advise them that to do theirs – if there’s no substantive changes then we can ITEM – 3 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION we are interested? Mr. K. – no, there is nothing precluding None. use that and go back and piggyback on Mt. Dora. I tried to that. Motion passes unanimously. get it tonight but I had some trouble getting through down ITEM – 4 – OLD BUSINESS 2. MT. DORA CONTRACT AWARD (pp 24 - 40) there. President Robinson – what does Wilson charge? Wingo A. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – AIRPORT 3. – I have no idea but they went through RFP process to get COMMITTEE CLARIFICATION 4. WHOLESALE ELECTRIC REQUEST FOR BIDS Wilson. I’m saying rather than reinvent the wheel let’s use Vice President Fugate wanted clarifi cation as to motion (pp 41) Fred’s contract if it has everything we need. I can have that the Council made when it reinstated the Airport Committee 5. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH for next meeting. Vice President Fugate – move that we move noting he understood that when the Committee was BID PROCESS (pp 42) forward with the wholesale electric RFP process and authorize reinstated, it would operate on a referral basis only. He stated 6. ETHICAL ISSUES REGARDING CONTACT the CM to review the RFP for Fred Wilson assist in the RFP that if the Airport Manager had an item of interest that was WITH POTENTIAL BIDDERS (pp 43) process. Vice President Fugate – we may be able to use those within administrative purview then he or she could refer it C. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – documents and we may need their services in evaluating their to the Committee for consideration. By the same token, the TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX SERVICES bids. Mr. Goodman – my concern is the legality of using their Council would be able to refer items as deemed necessary to AUDIT (pp 44) work to create the RFP is that a problem Mr. K.? Mr. K – I the committee. Vice President Fugate advised that motion D. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – THE BINGO don’t think there is an issue with that. Mr. Goodman – that was adopted when the committee was reinstated but stated HALL (pp 45) is a second, assuming there is no ethical issue with using their that when he reviewed some of the comments of the Council E. COUNCILMAN GOODMAN – REVIEW OF RFP. Wingo – Mt Dora went out for RFP to fi nd a company it appeared that a bit more may have been occurred at the WATER CONSUMPTION/LOSS RELATED TO to create an RFP and evaluate RFP for wholesale power. Upon last Airport meeting. President Robinson stated that the PIPE MAINTENANCE ISSUES (pp 46 – 51) review of the initial RFP they chose Fred Wilson and entered Airport committee did not create the agenda because the F. COUNCILMAN CASON – RESCHEDULING OF into a contract with him as the RFP consultant and review items came from City Hall. Vice President Fugate asked if THE PENSION WORKSHOP (pp 52) company. We could piggy back on that RFP and contract staff at City Hall was included in on the instructions regarding G. CITY PLANNER HALL – CDBG ENGINEERING with Fred Wilson to save time. President Robinson – public the agenda items being established through a referral basis SERVICES CONTRACT FOR JONES EDMUNDS participation – none. Move forward with RFP process and only. Councilman Goodman stated that he attended the (pp 53 - 66) with CM to bring back a proposal to use Fred Wilson and meeting and the question was asked as to how the agenda H. SEVERN TRENT REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN Associates. Directing the CM to come back with something was developed. He stated that the only answer he received BLOOM – DISCUSSION ON INVESTING CD’S whether it be piggybacking off the RFP and contract or was that it was established through Mrs. Greaner noting MATURING IN JULY (pp 67 - 69) creating another. Motion passes 5-0 unanimously. that Mrs. Greaner was not intended to be the source of the I. SEVERN TRENT REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN Vice President Fugate – there is paperwork from the Mt. agenda content. He added that the committee stated they BLOOM – ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2011 Dora bid process you can go to one of the pages that shows the are looking to the Council for guidance and without it, it is AUDIT (pp 70) bottom line rate that was translated when they evaluated those diffi cult for them to operate appropriately. He stated that now J. MINUTES FROM MAY 21, 2012 PROCEDURES bids – it was a good rate. I asked Stephen to apply that rate for that there is an interim City Manager appointed, there will WORKSHOP Williston’s usage for CY 2011 and he did a synopsis and the be better clarity and more clear directions they could follow. ITEM – 5 – NEW BUSINESS savings was around $300,000. Ballpark fi gure if we were able Councilman Cason stated that he had asked questions related A. MARK DURBIN – FCCMA RANGE RIDERS* (pp to use Mt. Dora is a 300K savings annually. to this issue at the previous meeting and was content with the 71 - 73) Vice President Fugate – last item relates to the process. answers provided but also agreed that the agenda shouldn’t B. PRESIDENT ROBINSON – REVIEW OF FMPA When we have Progress Energy and others talking to the city be set by Mrs. Greaner or City Hall staff . Attorney Koberlein TOLLING AGREEMENT (pp 74 - 77) I would like that any communications with any representatives commented that there were some good comments made at C. PRESIDENT ROBINSON – FIRE INSPECTION that we not entertain one on one conversations and that be the meeting and that if the Council and Committee works POLICY (pp 78 - 100) brought to a public meeting to hear what they have to say together, all those involved should be sitting in the same D. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – FIRE SAFETY about their proposal and what they would like to do. Th ere room when decisions are made and provide the Council the AGREEMENT WITH LEVY COUNTY (pp 101 - have been a lot of rumors about things that have been done re: opportunity to give input to the committee. Discussion was 103) wholesale power contracts and I would prefer these come to a held on the location and date of a joint meeting as well as the E. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – POLICE public meeting. intent to provide for as much participation as possible. Mrs. DEPARTMENT (pp 104) Telecommunications – Vice President Fugate - I defer Debra Jones advised that she believed Mr. Luster should be 1. FUTURE PLANS FOR COMMUNICATIONS to the CM. Wingo – I believe you previously voted to have there because he is the FDOT partner and can provide input 2. RECENT AGREEMENT WITH LEVY COUNTY the FL. League do this. Th ere is a form you go through on how other Airports and Airport Committees operate. FOR EQUIPMENT dept of revenue – I prefer to get it done internally. It would She suggested the meeting be held in the evening because of F. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – CITY ATTORNEY be necessary to rescind the motion to authorize the city to the working schedules of those who would participate. It’s REPORT ON TERMINATION OF MR. MILLER do this. Goodman – we made this motion because we felt important to make sure that the committee members can (pp 105) we did not have the capability to do this correct? Wingo come as well. Councilman Cason asked if it would be possible G. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – SCHEDULE OF – if they integrated that process, small cities could do this to have Mrs. Greaner set the next Airport Meeting and BUDGET DATES (pp 106 - 107) annually. What happened here is that when you passed the invite the Council to turn it into a Workshop. Councilman H. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – AIRPORT communications tax, no one ever certifi ed the database and it Cason then made a motion that the staff set the next Airport REPAYMENT OF FUNDS TO GENERAL AND just slipped through the cracks. Adam can develop this list and Committee meeting and that it include the Council in a UTILITY FUNDS (pp 108) bring back a list and show what our savings will be. From past workshop format to be held in Council chambers prior to July I. PLANNER HALL – INVITATION TO BID experience we won’t get the money back but we will correct 27th. Councilman Goodman seconded. President Robinson FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS it and institute a procedure to certify it appropriately from suggested July 9th or 16th. By consensus, the meeting was LOCATED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY year to year. President Robinson – we have not completed the scheduled for Monday, July 16th at 6 pm. REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (pp 109 - 115) contract? Clerk – no. Councilman Cason – my only concern B. VICE PRESIDENT FUGATE – WHOLESALE J. SEVERN TRENT REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN is that she is the interim CM, is this a process that can be POWER ISSUES BLOOM – MAY FINANCIAL REPORTS (pp 116 - implemented so that regardless of whether you are here or 1. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY (pp 23) 130) not that this can continue to be done. Wingo – this is an Vice President Fugate stated that coming off of the K. SEVERN TRENT REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN operational procedure that there is no trouble continuing. workshop the Council was to forward the most recent BLOOM – UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF Adam – I don’ think there will be a problem. Vice President Wholesale Power Agreement to Mr. Koberlein to see if there UTILITY REFUNDS (pp 131 - 133) Fugate – Dept. of Rev. maintains an address database – any of was anything that needed to be done before the City moved L. MONTHLY POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT (pp 134) us can plug in the address and it will tell you the tax rates and into a bid process. Mr. Koberlein advised that Article III has ITEM – 6 – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION continue on page 7A On August 14th, Let’s Make a Difference Vote For BOBBY McCALLUM EXPERIENCED For Levy County Sheriff EDUCATED DEDICATED

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Williston City meeting July 2, 2012 continued from page 6A jurisdiction – so anyone can look address by address. Th e city contract that was approved via evaluation committee. Early Unanimously passed – Vice President Fugate I believe can get a full report of all addresses and these can be matched draft is in your packet but late revisions have been provided. that doing so locally was consensus and policy previously up. Wingo – there is no one in your organization that made Mr. K. has reviewed the revisions and Mr. Fox has reviewed to established. Consensus stands. a mistake. Th e bottom line was the communications services ensure all necessary language is in the contract. Two phases (1) FY 2011 audit review – Stephen presents the audit established a database – their information is based on mailing improve sewer lines and construction phase. Cost for design is and advises Helen Painter is present to answer questions. addresses. Th e state established the period of time to certify 57K which is under the amount approved. Staff recommends Councilman Cason – appreciate Mrs. Painter’s willingness the database and the City did not have the staff and expertise contract approval. Mr. K provided new contract with revised to go through and review the audit draft. I feel like we to do it at that time. Motion to rescind – Goodman and section B to show a two part payment which has had the are on the road to recovery and I move that we approve Councilman Ross seconds. Motion passes unanimously 5 – 0. language cleared up. Councilman Cason is that the 192 the audit as presented. Councilman Ross – seconds. Vice Bingo Hall – approx. 1 year ago I brought this up to have broken down into the 57, etc. Yes- Mr. K. Councilman Cason President Fugate – question for Mrs. Painter. One of the Council look at an ordinance to have some review power my only other question is about this insurance. I thought it most important number is the unrestricted net assets on page to have the bingo hall proceeds make it to the appropriate was contradictory to say the company is limited by their cost 7 and I wanted to make sure that I understood that between organizations. I am bringing this up again – there is a whole but then insured at 1 million dollars. Mr. Davis – obviously 2010 to 2011 the unrestricted net assets for govt’l activities new set of owners. Bingo per statutes is designed to be run we have a policy so if anything was to go wrong that insurance went down from 1 million to 975 thousand and for business by a non-profi t, such as the Lions Club. What we have here covers it. Vice President Fugate – I’m not sure that is what the type activities the unrestricted assets went up but there was is a commercial hall that borrows the name of charitable limitation of liability clause says. If the engineer is intending a good bit of that in grants and utility overcharges to be paid organizations and brings in proceeds. Th e Charitable to stand good for a million dollars then we don’t need to be back. Stephen the overcharges are not a part of that but the organization is supposed to receive a percentage of proceeds limited by the project cost. Th is language I see a lot I don’t grants are. Vice President Fugate – that is the number to look but there is no govt. organization that has the authority to like it in there because we hire an engineer to stand good on at to make sure we don’t have too many years of declining provide an audit and review. We brought a sample ord. from the project worth much more and then we limit the liability. unrestricted assets. We heard from the prior administration Pinellas County where they have adopted an ordinance to do Councilman Cason – we have a million dollar policy but does that reserves is what that was all about – our activities actually that. My question is does this Council desire to proceed with it come into play if we are allowing the liability limits to be went down so we have work to do. Another comment – last that or not? President Robinson – it is a mute point since we at their costs – these sections seem to be contradictory. I am page and last paragraph….relating to the airport fund and have one here already…we can’t run them out? Vice President just asking why are we agreeing to a limit of liability but also this is the response. I request that we make a change in that Fugate – I don’t want to run them out, I just want to make acknowledging the liability insurance? Mr. K. you are correct paragraph to state I think this Council has the capability with sure the charities are receiving their fair share. Councilman we just had this issue and they eventually deleted the liability assistance from AP manager to get that done with out the Goodman – as I understand, they are entitled to their cost (paragraph 9) clause. You can bet the carrier won’t want to AP committee. I would like to see that sentence struck and including the salary for the people running it. Th ey could pay the city more than the contracted amount is. Are you I would like to do the review in the budget process that we comply and still be making a substantial profi t. Th e question is going to be doing any mining? Mr. Davis – this is the design are coming into now. Vice President Fugate – I don’t know if if we approach this – which I would love to do – are we going of the pipelines. Ultimately those documents will be used to that is a part of the audit we are approving but that was my to cost ourselves money and come up against a brick wall we construct the facilities. Councilman Goodman – so do you comment. cannot penetrate. President Robinson – was there a Pinellas know if there would be any problem with eliminating that Wingo – it is CM responsibility to prepare a balanced ord. that would fi t? Mr. K. we looked at Pinellas because at clause? Davis – I don’t believe so if you would like to make budget with Council’s approval. Vice President Fugate – I the time we had a sweepstakes operating in the hall. Th e a provisional approval. President Robinson – what about didn’t want us to be held to that because it was in an audit we Pinellas ord. talked about internet cafes. Vice President 10? Mr. K. It will be hard for you to release liability of the approved that was why I had that comment. Motion passes Fugate – no that ordinance talked about bingo. Councilman employees due to an intentional act. With Chastain Skillman unanimously. Goodman – the advertisement for this facility is that they you did a conditional approval. Councilman Cason – are WYAA – President Robinson – money is needed because are going to expand. Vice President Fugate – my request only we on a time crunch if they don’t agree to take out 9 and we there was an outlay of $6500 and we were going to see if the relates to the bingo aspect. Mr. K – my comment is that there have to look at this again in 2 weeks? Adam – application city could come up with money and is the money needed are restriction about how they organize and operate but Mr. is due Oct 1 and design will take however long it will take. immediately or over time? Davis – we wouldn’t need anything Fugate is incorrect that there is no one to audit it. It states that Councilman Cason move to approve the contract subject today but we would like to know moving forward how we are it is a criminal off ense if the hall operates outside of ordinance. to the elimination of paragraph 9. Councilman Goodman funding the football program. Councilman Cason – I strongly If the city feels there is a problem then the police department – seconds. Vice President Fugate – scope of services as it feel we need to be supporting our rec. activities in the city and or FDLE can review. It is no diff erent than what the sheriff relates to what do we need to have done to be able to make continue on page 7B in Levy Life would do in Ocala against internet operators that said we are the application. Application closing you down because you are violating the statute. WPD has to have construction can ask if they are in compliance with statute and review. ready documents (Adam - If you want to adopt an ordinance you can but you should preliminary and fi nal design read that statute. 849.093(1). Councilman Ross - what is the documents and verifi cation the responsibility of the city towards having it policed – is it up to permits have been submitted). the city to instruct it to be policed or does the police initiate. Th e construction services Mr. K. - if you feel its not being policed then you should direct portion is contingent upon ´/HW,W%H your police department to look into it. Councilman Cason – funding under the grant. 6DLG this topic is close to me and I wholeheartedly support every Vice President Fugate – /HW,W%H eff ort to make sure we don’t have perceived illegal activities. who determines percentage :ULWWHQ Since the hall opened back up, it won’t be hard to trace the complete for the purposes of /HW,W%H money because there hasn’t been a great attendance. Th ere the requirements. Davis – we 'RQHµ is an internet café in the same building but I almost never typically submit a monthly see anyone there. Th e risk isn’t worth the reward – we could invoice and we will work with just keep an eye on it. I support what Mr. Fugate is saying to Mr. Hall in terms of what we ensure it’s operating in a lawful manner but I don’t think we are submitting invoicing for. should spend a lot of time and money on enforcement other Motion passes unanimously than that. President Robinson – we have a lot going on and 5 – 0. President Robinson – we should instruct the CM to get with the Chief to make sure do you want to authorize me /LFHQVH1XPEHU &%& they weren’t in compliance. Vice President Fugate – it was to sign if 9 is removed? Vice my surprise when we had the prior conversation about this President Fugate – move to is that there is no authority which these organizations have authorize the president to to regulate themselves under. Chief – I’ll make sure they are sign the contract as approved. aware of the statute and that they are checked periodically. Councilman Goodman – 6WHYH (7KUDVKHU'ULYH Councilman Ross – if they are violating a statute, how does second. Passed unanimously. .DUHQ %URQVRQ)/ )D[ VWHYHVPLWKFRQVWUXFW#DROFRP that aff ect the city? President Robinson – the city can shut Stephen Bloom – Maturing them down. Councilman Ross – can the city be penalized? CDs, there are several President Robinson – not if they are out of compliance with maturing and I have gotten the statute. Vice President Fugate – I don’t think the city rates locally and regionally 7851.(< would have liability but I just want to make sure the local to show the rates for several 1268535,6(6 charities that are supposed to be benefi ting are benefi ting. diff erent terms. Based on the 64)7 Goodman – I would like to thank staff for this information current reserves and liquidity it is, unfortunately, what I am most concerned about. I think we recommend to reinvest the we are aware of the water issues and I think it is important CDs at this point. Th ere are and can’t overstate the importance of looking over the water several that will be maturing consumption. I would like to know how many gallons per in August for us if we were to resident of 2,900 residents are we actually using. We have need it for cash purposes if we a 30.8% loss of water that means we have a tremendous 37 need it. Reinvest into multiple million gallons of water that are disappearing. Th e fi re chief diff erent terms so they are uses maybe 100K a year doing testing but the amount that can not all maturing at the same be accounted for shows 37 million gallons missing. We have a time. Councilman Cason ,1&/8'(6 water system that is in crisis and growing worse. A citizen is – the information provided going to be getting me a map of information on our system. poses a confl ict of interest for /RW&OHDULQJ:HOO 6HSWLF I have been pushing this because we can’t continue to pump me personally although I do that amount of water out of the aquifer without looking at this feel regardless of the rates, situation. Th ere are recommendations from staff to do a capital that local institutions should )($785(6 ‡&XVWRP0DSOH&DELQHWV ‡)UDPHZLWK+DUGL%RDUG improvement plan (spending money) for potable water system receive the heaviest rating ‡

www.levyjournalonline.com 8A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 Nature’s Air Conditioners Reduce Energy Costs and Up Property Values If you have ever escaped from blazing hot sun in a shading a house with trees! Reduce energy use shady spot under a tree, you know how these natural air Computer models devised by the U.S. Department of On hot days, some large trees can pull hundreds of gallons conditioners can make you feel more comfortable. A mature Energy predict that the proper placement of as few as three of water through their leaves. Th is water evaporates, keeping shade tree can block up to 90 percent of solar radiation, shade trees will save an average household $100-$250 in the tree and its immediate surroundings cool. With the which could translate to a signifi cant reduction in your energy costs each year - and that study was done before increased costs of using fossil fuels for heating and cooling home cooling cost. A Pennsylvania study found that air energy costs soared! our buildings, it only makes good sense to take advantage of conditioning needs could be reduced by up to 75 percent by the following principles. "Plant deciduous trees on the south and west sides of a building," advises Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP*, staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry Association. "Th ose are the sides where the sun's rays are most intense. NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Since deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter, they off er shade during summer but permit the winter sun to provide warmth," adds Andersen. "Where there isn't room for trees, shrubs and vines can provide similar benefi ts." Deciduous trees with high, spreading crowns can be The Levy County School Board planted to the south of your home to provide maximum summertime roof shading. Trees with crowns lower to the ground are more appropriate to the west, where shade is needed from lower afternoon sun angles. Trees should not will soon consider a budget for 2012-13. be planted on the southern sides of homes in cold climates because the branches of these trees will block some winter sun. A public hearing to make a DECISION "Although a slow-growing tree may require many years of growth before it shades your roof, it will generally live longer than a fast-growing tree," notes Andersen. Also, because slow-growing trees often have deeper roots on the budget AND TAXES and stronger branches, they are less prone to fail during windstorms or heavy snowstorms. Slow-growing trees can also be more drought resistant than fast-growing trees. Trees, shrubs and groundcover plants can also shade the will be held on July 30, 2012 at 6 p.m. ground and pavement around the home. Th is reduces heat radiation and cools the air before it reaches your home's walls and windows. Use a large bush or row of shrubs to shade a patio or driveway. Plant a hedge to shade a at the District offi ce at sidewalk. Build a trellis for climbing vines to shade a patio area. Shrubs planted close to the house will fi ll in rapidly 480 Marshburn Drive, and begin shading walls and windows within a few years. However, avoid allowing dense foliage to grow immediately next to a home where wetness or continual humidity can be a problem. Bronson Florida 32621. Enhance property values Beyond energy savings and beauty, homeowners who take care of their trees fi nd the value of their properties increase. A number of studies have shown that real estate

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BUDGET SUMMARY SCHOOL BOARD OF LEVY COUNTY Fiscal Year 2012-13 Proposed Millage Levies subject to 10 mill Cap: 5.0470 Aditional Discretionary Capital 0.0000 Operating or Capital 0.0000 Required Local Effort ( including prior period Basic Discretionary Operating 0.7480 not to exceed 2 years (Funding adjustment millage) Discretionary Critical Needs (Operating) 0.0000 Debt Service 0.0000 Local Capital Imrovement (Capital Outlay) 1.5000 Additionaly Discretionary (Statutory, Voted) 0.0000 TOTAL MILLAGE: 7.2950

ESTIMATED REVENUES GENERAL FUND SPECIAL REVENUE DEBT SERVICE CAPITAL PROJECTS TOTAL ALL FUNDS Federal Sources 97,233 7,696,794 7,794,027 State Sources 26,976,037 46,300 773,000 69,000 27,864,337 Local Sources 9,850,499 389,784 605 2,549,741 12,790,629 TOTAL SOURCES 36,923,769 8,132,878 773,605 2,618,741 48,448,993 Transfers In 1,736,379 50,000 656,804 2,443,183 Fund Balance (July 1, 2012) 1,643,408 260,491 44,916 7,961,783 9,910,598 TOTAL REVENUES & 40,303,556 8,443,369 1,475,325 10,580,524 60,802,774 BALANCES EXPENDITURES Instruction 22,099,333 3,807,355 25,906,688 Pupil Personnel Services 1,771,609 113,433 1,885,042 Instructional Media Services 604,895 2,537 607,432 Instructional & Curriculum Services 568,645 612,450 1,181,095 Instructional Staff Training 283,578 901,508 1,185,086 Instructional Related Technology 146,072 34,126 180,198 Board of Education 223,533 0 223,533 General Administration 988,690 106,815 1,095,505 School Administration 2,958,829 14,916 2,973,745 Facilities Acquisition & 46,033 4,800 6,482,625 6,533,458 Construction Fiscal Services 389,284 0 389,284 Food Service 0 2,538,715 2,538,715 Central Services 302,356 16,606 318,962 Pupil Transportation Service 3,375,388 12,866 3,388,254 Operation of Plant 3,355,247 483 3,355,730 Maintenance of Plant 957,781 0 957,781 Administrative Technology 553,760 16,268 570,028 Community Services 0 0 Debt Service 0 1,139,158 1,139,158 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 38,625,033 8,182,878 1,139,158 6,482,625 54,429,694 TRANSFERS OUT 50,000 295,284 2,097,899 2,443,183 Fund Balance (June 30, 2013) 1,628,523 260,491 40,883 2,000,000 3,929,897 TOTAL EXPENDITURES, 40,303,556 8,443,369 1,475,325 10,580,524 60,802,774 TRANSFERS & BALANCES

THE TENTATIVE, ADOPTED, AND/OR FINAL BUDGETS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED TAXING AUTHORITY AS A PUBLIC RECORD.

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Announces its policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals for students under the SRWMD Budget NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND Focuses on Core Mission BREAKFAST PROGRAMS Programs, Cost-Share Any interested person may review a copy of the policy by contacting Becky Tyson, P. O. Drawer 129, Bronson, FL 32621 (352) 486·5231 Projects

Household size and income criteria will be used to determine eligibility. An application Th e Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board this week can not be approved unless it contains complete eligibility information. Once approved, approved the tentative FY 2012-13 budget as well as a new budgeting method meal benefi ts are good for an entire year. You need not notify the organization of changes in that more accurately refl ects and supports the agency’s core mission and includes income and household size. signifi cant funding for cost-share programs. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To Th e 2012-13 budget represents a revised standardized approach to budgeting apply for Free or Reduced-Price Meals, households must complete the application and and fi scal responsibility. For the fi rst time, the District has developed an annual return it to the school. Additional copies are available at the principal's offi ce in each school operations budget. Th is approach, consistent with other water management Th e information provided on the application will be used for the purpose of determining districts, allows for improved tracking of costs and performance evaluations. eligibility and may be verifi ed at any time during the school year. Applications may be “Th is budget includes targeted expenditures that are expected to produce submitted at any time during the year. tangible results in eff ectively addressing the fundamental issues of water supply Households that receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or TANF and water quality,” said District Executive Director Ann Shortelle. (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) are required to list on the application only the One change involves the designation and funding of reserves. Rather than child's name, SNAP/TANF case number, and signature of adult household member. carrying over each year, the bulk of reserve funds – which currently totals $44.6 Foster children will receive free benefi ts regardless of the child’s personal income or the million – will be spent down over a four-year period. Th e District has chosen to income of the household. designate funds to support projects and cost-share programs that will benefi t the Households with children who are considered migrants, homeless, or runaway should citizens of the District. contact the district liaison, Becky Tyson, at (352) 486-5231. Th e proposed millage rate of 0.4143, or 41.43 cents for every $1,000 of assessed For the purpose of determining household size, deployed service members are considered property value, is unchanged from last year. Th e owner of a $200,000 house with a a part of the household. Families should include the names of the deployed service members $50,000 homestead exemption would pay $62.15 in property taxes to the District on their application. Report only that portion of the deployed service member's income made and will see no increase in taxes. available to them or on their behalf to the family. Additionally, a housing allowance that is In 2012-13, the District will set aside $3 million for agricultural and part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative is not to be included as income. interagency-local government cost-share programs. Examples of agricultural All other households must provide the following information listed on the application: programs include installation and implementation of water conservation and • Total household income listed by gross amount received , type of income (e.g., wages, nutrient management improvements and practices. Local government projects child support, etc.) and how often the income is received by each household member; may include alternative water supply, water quality improvement, and fl ood control • Names of all household members - check the “no income” box if applicable; if household projects. member is a child, list school name for each; Th e District will hold public hearings on the budget at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, • Signature of an adult household member certifying the information provided is correct; September 11, and Tuesday, September 25. Both hearings will be held at District and headquarters in Live Oak. • Social security number of the adult signing the application or the word “NONE" for this household member if he or she does not have a social security number. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the school should be contacted. Children of parents or guardians who become unemployed should also contact the school. Under the provisions of the Free and Reduced-Price meal policy $<(6927()25 Linda Henderson, Food Service Administrative Professional will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent or guardian is dissatisfi ed with the ruling of the offi cial, he or she may wish to discuss the decision with the determining offi cial on an informal basis. If the parent wishes to make a formal appeal, he or RQ$XJXVWWK she may make a request either orally or in writing to: LVDQRYRWHIRU Becky Tyson, P. O. Drawer 129, Bronson, FL 32621 (352) 486-5231 -R\QHU¶VSURSRVHG Unless indicated otherwise on the application, the information on the Free and Reduced- VDOHVWD[LQFUHDVH Price Meal application may be used by the school system in determining eligibility for other )RU&RXQW\&RPPLVVLRQHU'LVWINO educational programs. C-2%6/,0,7('*29(510(17),6&$/',6&,3/,1( FLORIDA INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES *5281':$7(53527(&7,21$1'38568,72)'(6$/,1$7,21 FOR FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS (PDLOMRHFLQR#FLQRFRP Eff ective from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013 Political advertisement paid for and approved by Joseph Cino Jr. Republican for County Commission Dist. #3 FREE MEAL SCALE Household Annual Monthly Twice Per Two Month Weekly Size Every Weeks PUBLIC NOTICE 114,5211,211606559280 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest 219,6691,640820757379Service (FFS) and the Goethe State Forest (GSF) Management Plan Advisory 324,8172,0691,035955478Group announce two public meetings and a public hearing to which all persons are 429,9652,4981,2491,153577invited. DATE & TIME: Public Meeting 535,1132,9271,4641,351676 GSF Management Plan Advisory Group 640,2613,3561,6781,549775 Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 6:00 pm 7 45,409 3,785 1,893 1,747 874 PLACE: Levy County School Board Meeting Room 480 Marshburn Drive, Bronson, FL 32621 850,5574,2142,1071,945973 PURPOSE: To allow the GSF Management Plan Advisory Group to For each 5,148 429 215 198 99 prepare for a public hearing later in the evening which will additional family provide recommendations to the FFS to help in preparation member, add of a ten-year management plan for the GSF. DATE & TIME: Public Hearing GSF Management Plan Advisory Group REDUCED-PRICE MEAL SCALE Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 6:30 pm. Household Annual Monthly Twice Per Two Month Weekly PLACE: Levy County School Board Meeting Room Size Every Weeks 480 Marshburn Drive, Bronson, FL 32621 120,6651,723862795398AGENDA: -Call to Order 2 27,991 2,333 1,167 1,077 539 -Introductions and Remarks -Summary of Working Draft of Ten-Year Goethe 335,3172,9441,4721,359680 Management Plan 4 42,643 3,554 1,777 1,641 821 -Public Comments 5 49,969 4,165 2,083 1,922 961 -Summation and Adjournment PURPOSE: To solicit comments on the future management of the GSF. 657,2954,7752,3882,2041,102 Comments may be presented orally or in writing at the 7 64,295 5,386 2,693 2,486 1,243 hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to FFS’s 8 71,947 5,996 2,998 2,768 1,384 GSF at 9910 SE County Road 337, Dunnellon, FL 34431 to For each 7,326 611 306 282 141 the attention of Bobby Cahal and should be mailed so as to additional arrive at the office by the date of the public hearing. family DATE & TIME: Public Meeting member, add GSF Management Plan Advisory Group Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm To determine annual income: PLACE: FFS GSF Office • If you receive the income every week, multiply the total gross income by 52. 9910 SE County Road 337, Dunnellon, FL 34431 • If you receive the income every two weeks, multiply the total gross income by 26. PURPOSE: To allow the GSF Management Plan Advisory Group to review comments from the public hearing earlier in the • If you receive the income twice a month, multiply the total gross income by 24. evening and provide recommendations to the FFS to help • If you receive the income monthly, multiply the total gross income by 12. in preparation of a ten-year management plan for the GSF. Electronic copies of a working draft of the plan and the management prospectus are Remember: Th e total income before taxes, social security, health benefi ts, union dues, or available by contacting the GSF at other deductions must be reported. 9910 SE County Road 337, Dunnellon, FL 34431, “In accordance with Federal Law, and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this online at http://www.floridaforestservice.com/calendar/public_notices.html or contacting Bobby Cahal at (352) 465-8568. Special accommodations for persons institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, with a disabling condition should be requested in writing to the FFS’s GSF office at the age, or disability. To fi le a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Offi ce of above listed address at least 48 hours in advance of these proceedings. You are hereby Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll notified in accordance with Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, should you decide to free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities appeal any decision made as a result of, or take exception to any findings of fact with may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 respect to any matter considered at the hearing and meeting referred to above, you may (Spanish). USOA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Such record shall include the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Pub.: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 2012.

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Th e fi rst step to improving the health of Florida's children is to increase the nutritional value of what we're serving in our school cafeterias. Since the state's school nutrition programs transferred to the department in January, Commissioner Putnam has focused his eff orts on increasing the nutritional value of school meals.

Th e Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is working to assist Florida schools in complying with the new federal nutrition guidelines, which will increase fruits and vegetables, increase whole grain-rich foods and limit calories. Th e department has coordinated statewide lunch menus to coincide with Florida's harvest seasons. By aligning the produce side of school menus with harvest seasons, Florida's schools will be able to access locally-grown produce at more aff ordable prices.

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Greater amberjack will open for recreational harvest in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters Aug. 1. Th e season closes annually June 1. Th e minimum size limit for greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico waters is 30 inches fork length, which is measured from the tip of the fi sh’s closed mouth to the center of the fork in the tail. In Atlantic state waters, the size limit is 28 inches fork length. Recreational anglers may take one fi sh per person, per day. Reef fi sh gear rules apply when fi shing for greater amberjack. In Gulf waters, this means anglers must BINGE FEEDING use circle hooks, and have a dehooking Kyle Miller holds his catch, a greater amberjack, after reeling it in off the Summertime bass don’t like to device and a venting tool on their vessel. waters of Panama City. Taken April 3, 2012, on a tagging trip by Amanda Nalley. Photo courtesy of MyFWC Media. expend too much energy cruising Using these tools will help increase a for food or chasing it down. They fi sh’s chance of survival if it is caught and would rather hold in areas with high to about 200 miles from shore. returned to the water. concentrations of food sources and Learn more about greater amberjack by visiting MyFWC. State waters in the Gulf extend from shore to nine then gorge themselves when the com/Fishing and clicking on “Saltwater Fishing,” nautical miles and in the Atlantic from shore to three opportunity arises. In most cases, nautical miles; federal waters extend from those boundaries “Recreational Regulations” and “Amberjack.” this binge feeding takes place on the surface of the water. The ends of large flats, main Levy County lake points and offshore humps are Mitch’s Gold & Diamonds SVP always good binge feeding areas, Journal but just about any area where large :(3$<723'2//$5 Your Locally-Owned Paper Golden quantities of bait fish school up can of Record since 1923 )25*2/'',$021'6 be a potential hot spot. Subscribe! Keep a rod rigged and ready Gravel with a topwater lure any time you’re &2,16 &855(1&< $25/year in Levy County out fishing in the summer. Surface $30/year in Florida Awards poppers work best in flat water and  $35/year Outside Florida around sunken weedbeds. For choppy &+,()/$1'5(*,21$/6+233,1*&(17(5 to be water, go to a noisy prop bait. The fast and furious surface action of binge feeding can happen Given on at any time and can be over in an instant. When it happens, drop July 28 everything and get your bait in the Call-Only Savings Just For You! water. Suwannee Valley Players 10% OFF announce that their Annual A Single Item $99+* Kevin VanDam is a 4-Time Golden Gravel Awards Bassmaster Classic® champion Celebration will be held and 7-Time Bassmaster® Angler- Saturday, July 28th at 7 p.m. of-the-Year Call 1-877-506-8553 at Th e Tommy Usher Center. And Say SAVEMORE10 Th e public is invited For more tips, log onto *Some Exclusions Apply to attend this formal Offer Ends July 31st, 2012 celebration of our 2011 - basspro.com 2012 season with dinner and entertainment. Advanced Over 55,000 products from tickets are $10 and can be the industry’s top brands for purchased at Curves of musicians at every skill level Chiefl and from 7 a.m. to 7 —only at Musician’s Friend! p.m. and at the Chief Th eatre July 26th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Th ere will be limited tickets at the door for $15 each. For more information contact us anytime at (352) 493-ARTS

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135 VOLUNTEER 440 VACANT LAND 115 NOTICES 115 NOTICES OPPORTUNITIES 210 HELP WANTED FOR SALE 500 FOR SALE ADVERTISER NOTICE — 12th. Orientations held every issues. These public meetings CLASS-A CDL 1 ACRE MORRISTON: NE 512 Ave. (behind McCrab The Levy County Journal 4th Thursday from 12-1 pm begin at 12:30 p.m. Concerned FLATBED DRIVERS WELL SEPTIC & POWER church) Hwy 349 – 7 miles does not endorse, promote at 102 N. Main St, Chiefl and. citizens and those interested Home on the weekends! ALREADY INSTALLED!! north of Old Town. Open or encourage the purchase For more info, call 352/493- in volunteering are welcome All Miles PAID Cleared homesite. Nice Tues-Fri 8-4 & Sat. 8-12 or or sale of any product or 6051 or go to www.gal. to attend. tfnf (Loaded & Empty)! Neighborhood. Owner call for after hour’s appt. service advertised in this alachua.fl .us. Lease to Own- Financing. No down Toll Free 1-877-542-3432 newspaper. Advertisements Only 50% of children in Levy No Money Down Payment! $29,900.00. 6/9/13Jp are the sole responsibility County have an advocate to 210 HELP WANTED CALL: 888-880-5916 Only 307.56/mo. www. ------of the advertiser. The Levy stand up for them. HEAD START TEACHER 7/26Jp LandOwnerFinancing. BEANIE BABIES & County Journal hereby Call today – 352/493-6051 – Possess at least an A.S. com or call 352/215-1018. BEANIE BUDDIES. Large disclaims all liability for any Visit today – www.gal. degree in Early Childhood 8/23Jp collection - will sell as a damage suffered as the alachua.fl .us Education. Please send 310 HOUSE FOR RENT ------group or individually. Call result of any advertisement Tfn Jf resumé and references 3 BEDROOM/ 2 BATH 5 ACRES WILLISTON:. 6671 352-262-4169 for more in this newspaper. The Levy ------to Clyatt House Learning HOUSE in the country south NE 131 Ave. WELL SEPTIC information. tfnJe County Journal has the sole NEW OPEN NA MEETING Center, PO Box 1070, of Williston, clean and quiet, & POWER! Gorgeous Oak ------authority to edit and locate IN CEDAR KEY Chiefl and, FL 32644 or available NOW. 352-572- Shaded Homesite! Fenced! LUMBER FOR SALE — any classifi ed advertisement The United Methodist pickup application at 3690 9471. 7/26Jp Perfect for Horses! Owner Pine, cherry and cypress. as deemed appropriate. Church at SR 24 and 4th in NW 120 Street, Chiefl and. ------Financing! NO DOWN Call Sammy at (352) 949- The Levy County Journal Cedar Key is hosting a new DFWP. tfnJb 3 BEDROOM/ 1.5 BATH PAYMENT! $59,900.00 3222. ptfn reserves the right to refuse N.A. meeting on Thursdays ------BLOCK HOUSE 5 miles Only $525.67/mo www. any advertising. at 7 p.m. This is an Open CASH PAID FOR JUNK north of Bell on 129, $575/ LandOwnerFinancing. ------Meeting for A.A. members CARS. $300 and up. 352- mo + $575 deposit; also, 3 com or call 352/215-1018. 525 APPLIANCES FREE PREGNANCY TESTS as well as N.A. members. 771-6191. 8/2Jp Bed/2 Bath mobile home 8/23Jp UPRIGHT FREEZER – 15 – Confi dential - Harmony tfnf ------in Fanning Springs Annex, cu ft. upright freezer $100. Pregnancy & Resource EMPLOYMENT & RV SITE $475/mo + $475 deposit. Call for information: (352) Center. Now open Mon. thru OPPORTUNITY Call 860/208-4642 or 445 WANT TO BUY 490-4485 Jftfn Thurs. from 11 AM to 6 PM. 125 SERVICES Christian Camp located in 352/490-8223 8/2Jp JUNK CARS BOUGHT: Call (352) 493-7773 or write SHEDS, SHEDS, SHEDS! Dixie County, Florida along ------$150 — $1,000. CALL 352- to us at Harmony Pregnancy — We move ’em. Best price the Suwannee River and ARCHER 453-7159 tfnJp 540 LIVESTOCK Center, P. O. Box 2557, in town. 352-493-0345. nestled among large canopy HOMESTYLE REALTY REGISTERED Chiefl and, FL. tfnJf Joe’s Rollback Service. oaks is seeking a married CASH FOR batteries, TENNESSEE WALKING ------Credit cards accepted. couple with late model RV 2/bed. Porch. Fenced. starters, alternators, HORSE MARE: 16 hand AL-ANON MEETINGS IN TfnApJftfn to provide full-time services $450; catalytic converters, bay mare with excellent WILLISTON — Join us for ------to Campground in exchange 2/bed. Walk to Publix. $525; aluminum rims, copper, pedigree. Sire: Supreme Al-Anon meetings on Monday MIKE’S for an RV site complete with 2/bed 2/bath. Porch. Shop. brass and any aluminum. Versatility Champion evenings at 7 p.m. at the LAWN MAINTENANCE electric, water and sewer. $550; CASH PAID – for junk cars Investment Genius; Dam: Midway Plaza located at 13451 & PRESSURE WASHING Extra compensation may 3/bed. Historic. $600; and trucks $300 and up. linebred Go Boy’s Shadow NE Highway 27 Alt. in Williston. SERVICE be available for additional Huge 3/bed. $625; FREE scrap metal removal with lots of Merry Boy, 1-800-851-1795. ftfn Mow it and Wash it services on an as-needed 3/bed. 5 acres. 3 stalls. including appliances. Midnight Sun and some Last ------with One Call to Mike basis. Campground is most $650; Licensed secondhand Chance, NO Pride. Excellent NARCONON — a nonprofi t at 352/215-9459. 7/26Jp active during the summer 3/bed. 18 acres. $800. metal recycling: License broodmare, not trained public benefi t organization ------with some activity in the Owner/Broker. # 48-8015653199-5. Call to ride, halter handled. that specializes in helping GUNS AND CONCEALED spring and fall. Duties will Homestyle Realty Mike at 352/215-9459. Regularly trimmed, shots people with drug or alcohol WEAPONS PERMITS: include, but are not limited 352-495-9915 7/26Jp and wormings, healthy. 10 addictions assessments Call (352) 493-4209 for to: welcoming new camping 8/16Jp ------years old, $300. GOOD and more than 11,000 information. 9/13Jp groups as they arrive and CASH PAID FOR JUNK HOME ONLY. Call 386/935- local referrals. Call (800) providing new camper 400 REAL ESTATE CARS. $300 and up. 352- 2880 or 386/854-0331 for 556-8885 or visit www. 135 VOLUNTEER orientation, insuring the 3 BEDROOM/2 BATH ON 771-6191. 8/2Jp more information. tfnJe drugrehab.net campground operates in 1 ACRE – $49K by owner. 500 FOR SALE ------OPPORTUNITIES a safe manner, contacting Will fi nance with $25K down. 555 AUTOMOBILES AA MEETING — FOR FLORIDA’S LONG-TERM appropriate maintenance Has improvements; power DIXIE MONUMENTS: INFORMATION CALL CARE OMBUDSMAN staff when facility pole, well, septic. Needs Serving North Central Fla. ANY JUNK CAR – cash NORTH CENTRAL Florida PROGRAM needs volunteers corrections are needed, some work. Bronson area. for over a decade. Featuring paid up to $300. Free pickup. Intergroup Offi ce at (352) to join its corps of dedicated keeping campground free Call (352) 318-9262. 8/2Jp beautiful bronze, marble & 352-445-3909 8/2Jp 372-8091 which is also a 24- advo-cates who protect the of fallen limbs and debris, ------granite monuments in many hour local hotline number. rights of elders residing in inspecting pool, restrooms, 3BEDROOM/2BATH ON colors and styles. Choose ------nursing homes, assisted kitchen and potable water 1 ACRE - Assumable with from 100s of designs or let us ADDICTION RECOVERY living facilities and adult supply for clean operation, terms. By Owner. $2,500 custom design any idea you MEETING - Do you family care homes. The insuring entrance road is moves you in. Call for details may have! We have the latest struggle with a Drug or program’s local councils are free of debris, changing and/ (352) 318-9262. 8/2Jp technology in laser etchings Alcohol addiction? Come seeking additional volunteers or cleaning fi lters as needed and can also inscribe fi nal to our meetings held the to identify, investigate and on AC units, checking dates and lettering at the 1st and 3rd Thursday night resolve residents’ concerns. propane levels in tanks, 440 VACANT LAND cemetery. Located at 1471 of the month at Mt. Nebo Special training and changing light bulbs/setting FOR SALE Baptist Church 7:00 PM light timers as needed for certifi cation is provided. 1 ACRE IN BRONSON: – Hwy. 340 in Bell, at the outside security lighting, All interested individuals Beautifully wooded parcel! fl ashing light, west of 129. providing campground who care about protecting Nice Neighborhood. Call 386/935-2300 or Kevin inspection prior to departure Last week’s Sudoku the health, safety, welfare Owner Financing! NO Craven at 352/463-8700 or of current camping group and rights of long-term care DOWN PAYMENT! Total go to www.grace-ministry. to determine grounds and facility residents -- who often $12,900.00 Only $132/mo. net for more info. Tfnf facility cleanliness, garbage have no one else to advocate www.LandOwnerFinancing. ------removal and decisions on for them -- are encouraged to com or call 352-215-1018. Guardian ad Litem return of cleaning deposit, call toll-free (888) 831-0404 or 8/23Jp Be the one to advocate maintaining active/open visit the program’s Web site at ------for abused and neglected communications with http://ombudsman.myflorida. 4 ACRES WILLISTON: children who have never campground owners and com. Secluded country setting. been told they are loved, representatives. Contact The local council meets Gorgeous Oaks with cleared smart, strong, worthy…that Camp Anderson at (352) at Haven Hospice of North homesite. Owner Financing! they are Somebody. 542-7942. 9/9Jb Central Florida, 4200 NW 90th NO DOWN PAYMENT! Total Don’t wait to be the one to ------Boulevard in Gainesville to $39,900.00 Only $410/mo. give them hope. No special discuss the program’s current www.LandOwnerFinancing. background needed. Legal activities and give the public a com or call 352-215-1018. and staff support provided. chance to provide comments 8/23Jp The next class starts June about long-term care facility ------

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www.levyjournalonline.com 12A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 The Political Season is Here and the Rallies are Abundant Photos by Suzette Cook/racebronson.com

Looks like even the raceways are opening their doors to the political rallies with lots of to the higher levels. Political rallies give you, the voter, the opportunity to ask the questions good food, speeches and handshaking. of the candidates that you need answered in order to make an informed decision when you go Bronson Speedway was the venue last Friday for one of many political rallies and the to the ballot box on August 14. pictures show that there are more than a few people interested in standing up for their Check out the Levy County Journal’s Community Calendar and fi nd out where and when candidates. there is a political rally being held so you can join in the greatest constitutional representation Th ere is more to how our country is run than just the president. Th e bills the president gets of people ever known on this earth – voting for the candidate of your choice. Together we put on his desk to sign come from the House of Representatives. Our local candidates are can keep America free and prosperous. part of the coalition of elected offi cials that speak for us on the local level which percolates up Check them out before you vote them in.

Bronson's Jimmy Dunford chatting with Ted Yoho.

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VOL. 89, NO. 3 THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012 50 CENTS Congratulations to Levy County CFEC Scholarship Recipients Lots of studying and hard work paid off to 10 Levy County seniors with a $1,000 scholarship to each from Central Florida Electric Company to help further their education at an accredited university, community college or trade school. All these seniors graduated from high schools in the CFEC service area and due to their impressive academic record they were included in the 2012 CFEC Educational Charity Scholarship Program. Levy County is certainly proud of its outstanding youth and we pray for your continued accomplishments and a future full of successes.

VETERAN'S CORNER To the Levy County Journal Readers:

If you have a veteran’s story or memorial that you would like published that is your own, not over 750 words and realize that we reserve the right to edit the story – please send it to us at [email protected] or to Th e Levy County Journal, P.O. Box 2990, Chiefl and, FL 32626 or P. O. Box 159, Bronson, FL 32621 so that we can publish it for all to read. Th ank you for participating in our community and honoring our local Fisher servicemen and women. Th ese articles will end up carrying the story on as a record to future generations in the archives of the Levy County Journal to all the children, House Coming grandchildren and great-grandchildren of those who have served our nation and the American people in the armed services. to VA in Gainesville Facility to Provide Free Lodging for Portion of CR326 to Honor Families of VA Patients Memory of Veteran Osteen Safe, comfortable and aff ordable housing for families of Veterans being treated at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville is moving Commissioner Mike Joyner called lifelong Levy County resident Roger Morgan closer to reality as VA refi nes its plans for a new Fisher House. to present a request to the Board of County Commissioners on July 17 for approval Th e new Fisher House will be 100 percent handicapped accessible and will have 20 to dedicate a portion of CR 326, between US 19 and the Waccasassa River, to the bedrooms or suites and several common use areas. memory of US Army Specialist 4 Michael S. Osteen. “Th e building of a Fisher House at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center represents Mr. Morgan stated he was “not known for eloquent speeches” but that he was the dedication of our local Gainesville Fisher House Foundation,” said North Florida/ speaking from a heart that “still has pieces missing.” He was referring to the loss South Georgia Veterans Health System Director Th omas Wisnieski. “Th ey saw a need for of his friend, US Army Specialist 4 Michael Steven Osteen who grew up in Gulf a facility that allows families of Veterans to stay close to their loved ones while they are Hammock as the youngest son of a “no-nonsense offi cer of the law and sweetest receiving medical treatment and worked many years to make it a reality.” gentlest lady you could ever hope to know.” Morgan talked of now he and Osteen Fisher Houses are built through public donations and contributions from the Fisher were typical boys of the woods playing around and hunting in the area. According to Morgan, he and Mike always did things together and enlisting was their next House Foundation. VA assumes responsibility for operating costs of the fi nished homes. adventure. Just in Vietnam a short time, Morgan heard that Mike was killed on May Currently, VA has Fisher Houses in Albany, N.Y.; Augusta, Ga.; Bay Pines, Fla.; Boston; 5, 1968 in South Vietnam. Morgan said one of the greatest honors of his life was to Chicago; Cincinnati; Dallas; Denver; Houston; Los Angeles; Miami; Minneapolis; Palo escort Mike back home. Morgan asked the commissioners to name the portion after Alto, Calif.; Richmond, Va.; St. Louis; Salt Lake City; Seattle; Tampa, Fla.; West Palm his buddy Mike. Beach, Fla.; and Washington, D.C. Th e commissioners approved Resolution 2012-43 to do just that. Fisher Houses are under construction at VA facilities in Pittsburgh and San Antonio. FWC Announces 2012-13 Hunting Season Dates Found Photo Please note: Th e statewide hunting season for gray squirrel on private lands has been extended. From now on, it will open the second Saturday in October and close the fi rst Sunday in March. Th is season, the dates will be Oct. 13 – March 3.

In the Fall of 2003, a Levy County Journal staff er 2012-2013 Florida Hunting Season Dates discovered a white box full of photographs that may or (Seasons and dates do not apply to wildlife management areas) may not have run in earlier editions of the newspaper. Season Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone D Th e box was unmarked, and the photographs remain Archery July 28 – Aug. 26 Oct. 13 – Nov. 11 Sept. 15 – Oct. 14 Oct. 20 – Nov. 21 unidentifi ed and unclaimed. Hence the name of our feature: Found Photo. We ask our readers to take a look Deer-dog training Aug. 11-30 Oct. 27 – Nov. 15 Sept. 29 – Oct. 18 Oct. 27 – Nov. 15 and see if they can identify the folks in the photo, as well as the story behind it. Crossbow July 28 – Aug. 31 Oct. 13 – Nov. 16 Sept. 15 – Oct. 19 Oct. 20 – Nov. 21 and Nov. 26-30 Muzzleloading gun Sept. 1-14 Nov. 17-30 Oct. 20 – Nov. 2 Dec. 1-7 and Feb. 18-24 General gun Sept. 15 – Oct. 14 Dec. 1 – Feb. 17 Nov. 3 – Jan. 20 Nov. 22-25 and and Nov. 17 – Jan. 6 Dec. 8 – Feb. 17 Antlerless deer Nov. 17-23 Dec. 26 – Jan. 1 Nov. 17-23 Dec. 26 – Jan. 1 Fall turkey Oct. 8-14 and Dec. 1 – Jan. 27 Nov. 3 – Dec. 30 Nov. 22-25 and Nov. 17 – Jan. 6 Dec. 8 – Jan. 13 * Quail Nov. 10 – March 3 Nov. 10 – March 3 Nov. 10 – March 3 Nov. 10 – March 3

Gray squirrel Oct. 13 – March 3 Oct. 13 – March 3 Oct. 13 – March 3 Oct. 13 – March 3 Bobcat and otter Dec. 1 – March 1 Dec. 1 – March 1 Dec. 1 – March 1 Dec. 1 – March 1

Youth spring turkey Feb. 23-24 March 9-10 March 9-10 March 9-10 hunt ** Spring turkey March 2 – April 7 March 16 – April 21 March 16 – April 21 March 16 – April 21 ***

Wild hogs, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, skunks, nutrias, beavers and coyotes may be taken year-round. Call or write to us at PO Box 2990, Chiefl and, FL * Except for Holmes County, where there is no fall harvest of turkeys allowed. 32644-2990 or email [email protected]. ** Only youths under 16 years old will be allowed to harvest a turkey while supervised by an adult, 18 years or older. *** In Holmes County, spring turkey season is limited to March 16-31. www.levyjournalonline.com 2B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 Levy County Community Calendar

BRONSON Aug. 6 – 10: ATV Safety & Certifi cation: Did you [email protected] Bronson Library Family Movie Night July 20 know that you must have an ATV Safety Certifi cation to ride your ATV on any public lands? We are Be sure to come to the Bronson Library on Fri., July Yankeetown Town Meetings off ering this class to a limited number of youth (16 20 for our Family Movie Night. Th e Yankeetown Council Budget Workshop will participants). Youth will be taught safe operation, We will be showing Happy Feet at 6:30 p.m. Th ere be held on July 23 at 7 p.m. On Aug. 6 there will be riding practices, and general maintenance of your ATV. will be popcorn and juice. another Budget Workshop at 5:30 p.m. and a Regular We will be taking trips with our ATVs; Taught by For more information, contact the Library at 352/486- Meeting at 7 p.m. Planning and Zoning will meet American Safety Institute instructors for the purpose 2015. on Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. City Hall is at 6241 Harmony of completing the ASI ATV Safety Certifi cation. Th is Lane, 352/447-2511 day camp is only for youth ages 12 years and older. Cost Bronson Town Council Meeting July 30 of this camp is $50. Children who are younger than Th e Bronson Town Council will meet on Mon. July Inglis Political Candidate Meet & Greet 12 years old can attend “GAMES” Day Camp at the Aug. 2 30 at 7 p.m. at the Dogan S. Cobb Municipal Building. regular price of $25. Th e Inglis Recreation Advisory Board Activities City Hall – 352/486-2354. Aug. 13 – 17: Wildlife Adventures – Come ready Committee (R.A.B.A.C.) will have a Candidate ‘Meet for anything! In this day camp, they will have the and Greet’ on Th urs. Aug. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bronson High School Class of ’92 Reunion opportunity to learn about our friends in the wild, the Inglis Community Center. All qualifi ed candidates Aug. 3 & 4 and to explore adventures to build relationships and in the Levy County election have been invited to It’s so hard to believe it’s been 20 YEARS! We’re not cooperation with wildlife. attend. Th e following candidates have confi rmed old enough to be out of high school this long! Call 352/486-5131 for more information on any of the attendance: Tim Browning, Christopher Cowart, Th e Bronson High School class of 1992 is holding Summer Camping opportunities. its 20th class reunion. An adult dinner will take place Darryl Diamond, Jamie Griffi n, Robert Hastings, on Fri. evening, Aug. 3rd, followed by family day at Tammy Jones, Bobby McCallum, John Meeks, Cyndee Greater Bronson Area Chamber of Munkittrick, Evan Sullivan, and Brooke Ward. Rainbow Springs State Park on Sat. Aug. 4th. Please Commerce call either Karen (Skelly) Kopeck at (636) 542-3833 Th e candidates will have tables set up with Membership fees are $25 for individuals and $50 for information. Th ey will be given the opportunity to or Marie Cunningham at (850) 527-0691 for more businesses. We are welcoming new members! If you are information. Th anks and we hope to see you there. speak for ONE MINUTE on why they feel they interested, please contact [email protected] or are most qualifi ed for the position they are seeking [email protected]. and what ideas/suggestions they have for the people Bronson Ag Center Day Camps Open for If you would like more information about joining the Registration NOW of South Levy. Th e remaining time (after the one Greater Bronson Area Chamber of Commerce or about minute speeches) will be allotted for one-on-one with Levy County 4-H Day Camps, Sewing Camp and a meeting times, please email [email protected] the candidates. Bring your questions and let your separate four-day Residential Camp for the June session candidates know that we in South Levy want to be are now open for registration. Th ey will be held at the ARCHER an informed electorate. Any candidates that wish to Bronson Agricultural Center, Mon. thru Th urs. from Grief and Loss Support Group in Archer Th rough attend should please email the R.A.B.A.C. inglis. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Fri. from 8:30 to Noon. Aug. 14 [email protected], or call (352) 447-0236. Parents are asked to be prompt at pick-up times. Haven Hospice is hosting a grief and loss support Campers must all at least 8 years old by the date of group at the Davis Center in Archer every Tuesday the day camps, which are at staggered starting dates. Inglis Council Meeting August 14 from July 10 through August 14. Th e group meets from Th e day camps cost $25 per each type of camp, except Th e Town of Inglis’ next regular Commission meeting 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, contact the local for the ATV camp – which costs $50. Th e fees include will be on August 14 at 6 p.m. in the Commission offi ce at 352-493-2333. breakfast, lunch, snacks, fi eld trips and recreation for Room. City Hall, 135 Hwy. 40 West, Inglis – 352/447- each day. 2203. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each July 30 – Aug. 3: Remote Control & Science of Flight CEDAR KEY month. NOTE: the website at townofi nglis.org is – Bring remote control toys and try new ones and make Cedar Key City Council Meeting Aug. 21 currently under construction. and program LEGO robots. Th e Cedar Key City Council meets every third Tues. at 7 p.m. at the Cedar Key City Hall with the next Cleaning For a Reason – for Cancer Patients meeting on Aug. 21. Th e If you know any woman currently undergoing Cedar Key Community chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a Levy County Saltwater and Freshwater Tides Redevelopment Agency cleaning service that provides free housecleaning – once (CRA) meets the fi rst Tues. per month for four months while she is in treatment. DAY HIGH TIDE HEIGHT SUNRISE MOON % MOON /LOW TIME /FEET SUNSET TIME VISIBLE of each month at 6 p.m. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a Cedar Key at City Hall with the next note confi rming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason Th 26 Low 1:09 AM 1.4 6:50 AM Set 12:34 AM 44 meeting on Aug. 7. City will have a participating maid service in her zip code 26 High 7:18 AM 4 8:28 PM Rise 2:17 PM 26 Low 2:32 PM 0.7 Hall is located at 490 2nd area arrange for the service. Th is organization serves 26 High 8:55 PM 2.9 Street – 352/543-5132. the entire US and currently has 547 partners to help F 27 Low 2:08 AM 1.8 6:50 AM Set 1:20 AM 55 these women. It is our job to pass the word and let them 27 High 8:19 AM 4.1 8:27 PM Rise 3:22 PM know that there are people out there that care. Be a 27 Low 3:57 PM 0.6 Grief and Loss Class 27 High 10:38 PM 2.8 Haven Hospice is hosting blessing to someone and pass this information along. Sa 28 Low 3:25 AM 2 6:51 AM Set 2:12 AM 66 a grief and loss class the http://www.cleaningforareason.org/. Th ank you – from 28 High 9:30 AM 4.1 8:26 PM Rise 4:25 PM the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club. 28 Low 5:19 PM 0.3 second Wednesday of Su 29 High 12:08 AM 3 6:51 AM Set 3:09 AM 77 every month at the Christ 29 Low 4:47 AM 2.1 8:26 PM Rise 5:26 PM Episcopal Church in Cedar WILLISTON 29 High 10:43 AM 4.2 Key from 6-7 p.m. For more 29 Low 6:27 PM 0 Williston Lions Club Events M 30 High 1:10 AM 3.2 6:52 AM Set 4:10 AM 86 information, contact the Th e Williston Lions Club is located at 401 SE 6th 30 Low 5:59 AM 1.9 8:25 PM Rise 6:22 PM local offi ce at 800/677-5428. Avenue in Williston where we have regular events 30 High 11:49 AM 4.4 30 Low 7:21 PM -0.2 throughout the week and month for all to participate. Tu 31 High 1:56 AM 3.4 6:53 AM Set 5:14 AM 93 YANKEETOWN-INGLIS We are looking for new members and volunteers 31 Low 6:58 AM 1.7 8:24 PM Rise 7:13 PM Yankeetown-Inglis so if you want to help out the community and have 31 High 12:47 PM 4.5 something enjoyable to do, come and see us. Our 31 Low 8:07 PM -0.3 Woman’s Club Events W 1 High 2:34 AM 3.5 6:53 AM Set 6:19 AM 97 A reminder that the meetings are held every month on the 2nd Tuesday of 1 Low 7:49 AM 1.5 8:24 PM Rise 7:58 PM Th rift Shop at the the month and guests are very welcome. We will be 1 High 1:38 PM 4.6 Yankeetown-Inglis planning future events so your assistance in this matter 1 Low 8:48 PM -0.2 is greatly appreciated. If you need to reach us by phone Suwannee River Entrance Woman’s Club is closed for Th 26 Low 1:27 AM 1.3 6:50 AM Set 12:35 AM 44 the summer. Doors will call 352/342-7525. 26 High 7:24 AM 3.5 8:28 PM Rise 2:18 PM re-open in September for Th ursdays: Bingo @ 7 p.m. We off er two Jackpots. 26 Low 2:50 PM 0.7 your shopping pleasure. If an attendee brings a friend, that attendee will get a 26 High 9:01 PM 2.6 free card. Saturdays: Farmers Market and Flea Market F 27 Low 2:26 AM 1.7 6:50 AM Set 1:21 AM 55 However, the club is still 27 High 8:25 AM 3.6 8:28 PM Rise 3:22 PM accepting donations. If from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 27 Low 4:15 PM 0.6 you’re cleaning out your 27 High 10:44 PM 2.5 closets, garage or storage Sa 28 Low 3:43 AM 1.9 6:51 AM Set 2:12 AM 66 Williston School of Dance Free 28 High 9:36 AM 3.6 8:27 PM Rise 4:26 PM room this summer, Performances Starting July 27 28 Low 5:37 PM 0.3 remember the Th rift Shop Williston School of Dance (WSD) will present three Su 29 High 12:14 AM 2.6 6:52 AM Set 3:09 AM 77 for your gently used items. free, public performances in conjunction with the 29 Low 5:05 AM 2 8:26 PM Rise 5:27 PM 29 High 10:49 AM 3.7 If you must leave donations School’s summer camps and intensives. 29 Low 6:45 PM 0 when no one is at the club, Performances run the next three Friday evenings. M 30 High 1:16 AM 2.8 6:52 AM Set 4:10 AM 86 Please leave them on the Friday July 27, boys and girls preschool to high school 30 Low 6:17 AM 1.8 8:26 PM Rise 6:23 PM front porch so they’ll be out present “American Dance Jam”. Th e culmination of 30 High 11:55 AM 3.9 30 Low 7:39 PM -0.2 of the weather. WSD’s Jazz/Tap/Hip Hop Week for students, the Tu 31 High 2:02 AM 3 6:53 AM Set 5:14 AM 93 Zumba 7 p.m. free show is at the Williston Woman’s Club 31 Low 7:16 AM 1.6 8:25 PM Rise 7:14 PM Looking for a fun way Clubhouse. 31 High 12:53 PM 4 to get in your exercise? Friday August 3 at 8 p.m., Irish Week students 31 Low 8:25 PM -0.3 W 1 High 2:40 AM 3.1 6:53 AM Set 6:19 AM 97 Look no further than your will dance on the downtown Gainesville Bo Diddley 1 Low 8:07 AM 1.4 8:24 PM Rise 7:59 PM friendly Yankeetown-Inglis Community Plaza stage. 1 High 1:44 PM 4 Woman’s Club and join in Friday August 10, 7 p.m., Ballet Week students will 1 Low 9:06 PM -0.2 demonstrate authentic repertoire from classical ballets Withlacoochee River Entrance the fun that is Zumba. Th e Th 26 Low 2:04 AM 1.3 6:49 AM Set 12:34 AM 44 invigorating classes, open like “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping Beauty”. Th e costumed 26 High 7:25 AM 3.6 8:26 PM Rise 2:16 PM to the public, are held Tues. ballet performance is 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse. 26 Low 3:27 PM 0.7 and Th urs. mornings at 9 Anyone interested in enrolling a dancer in either 26 High 9:02 PM 2.6 a.m. and Mon. and Wed. week can contact the School at 528-6540 or at www. F 27 Low 3:03 AM 1.7 6:49 AM Set 1:20 AM 55 27 High 8:26 AM 3.7 8:26 PM Rise 3:20 PM evenings at 6 p.m. in air willistondance.com. Th e School’s studio location, since 27 Low 4:52 PM 0.6 conditioned comfort all 1977, is 153 NW 6th St. Regular weekly classes – for 27 High 10:45 PM 2.5 summer long. No fee just a 3-year-olds to young adult, male and female, beginner Sa 28 Low 4:20 AM 1.9 6:50 AM Set 2:11 AM 66 28 High 9:37 AM 3.7 8:25 PM Rise 4:24 PM donation to cover electric. to advanced – begin after Levy schools resume for fall. 28 Low 6:14 PM 0.3 For more information call Su 29 High 12:15 AM 2.7 6:51 AM Set 3:08 AM 77 352/447-2057 or email 29 Low 5:42 AM 2 8:24 PM Rise 5:25 PM 29 High 10:50 AM 3.8 continued on page 3B 29 Low 7:22 PM 0 M 30 High 1:17 AM 2.9 6:51 AM Set 4:09 AM 86 30 Low 6:54 AM 1.8 8:24 PM Rise 6:21 PM 30 High 11:56 AM 4 30 Low 8:16 PM -0.2 Weather Forecast Tu 31 High 2:03 AM 3.1 6:52 AM Set 5:13 AM 93 31 Low 7:53 AM 1.6 8:23 PM Rise 7:11 PM 31 High 12:54 PM 4.1 31 Low 9:02 PM -0.3 W 1 High 2:41 AM 3.2 6:52 AM Set 6:18 AM 97 1 Low 8:44 AM 1.4 8:22 PM Rise 7:57 PM 1 High 1:45 PM 4.2 1 Low 9:43 PM -0.2 http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/bronson-fl /32621/daily-weather-forecast/332291

www.levyjournalonline.com July 26, 2012 Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 3B Around the Nature Coast Levy County Tourist Dev. Council Meeting community. the information part of the form you will also fi nd July 26 Levy County Republicans’ Monthly Meeting links to the map and the spreadsheet. Check out Th e Levy County Tourist Development Council has Aug. 20 the spreadsheet so that you can make sure you are scheduled a marketing workshop for 4:30 p.m., followed Th e Levy County Republican Executive Committee registering for a section that has not been taken. by its bi-monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Th urs., July meets monthly on the 3rd Monday at Bronson Remember our Kick Off Celebration on September 26, 2012 in the Levy County Visitors Bureau, 620 N. Restaurant. Come join us starting with food and 8, too! Held at the Gilchrist County Park at the US 47 Hathaway Ave. in Bronson. fellowship at 6:30 p.m. followed by our meeting at Bridge south of Ft. White, from 11-2 p.m., we’ll have Th e meeting is open to the public. 7 p.m. Come hear the current Republican leaders lunch for all plus music and exhibits. Th ere will be a and candidates tell their stories, issues, solutions and cleanup from 9-11 a.m. Contact me if you are interested Levy County BoCC July 31 more. Find us on Facebook and our website www. in helping with the cleanup. Fritzi Olxon, 352/264- Th e Levy County Board of County Commissioners levyrepublicans.com for activities, contact info and so 6827 or www.currentproblems.org will meet on Tues. July 31 at 9 a.m. in the meeting much more. room of the courthouse located at 355 S. Court Street in Do You Have Questions About Medicare? Bronson. Sharky & Shelley Roberts Poker Run Do you have questions about your options Fundraiser Sept. 1 for Medicare, Medicare/Medicaid, Disability, BoCC Budget Workshop July 31 In memoriam of the tragic and fatal accident that took Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Th e Levy County Board of County Commissioners Sharky and Shelly Roberts there will be a fundraiser Plans, Low Income Programs or Medicare Billings? If will hold a budget workshop on Tues. July 31, 2012, Poker Run on Sat. Sept. 1 to continue helping the you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with at 9:00 a.m. Th e meeting will be held at the county children they left behind. Th e Run Ticket cost includes the Florida Department of Elder Aff airs, for one-on- commissioners’ meeting room in Bronson, Florida. food or as an additional donation. Raffl e tickets will be one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and for sale. Music will be provided by Firecreek starting confi dential assistance. If you cannot come to a site call Levy County Autism Support Group July 31 at 7 p.m. Registration begins at AmVets Post 444 at the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred to a SHINE Volunteer near you. SHINE will be at: You can improve your child’s behavior by encouraging 9:30 a.m. with KSU at 10:30, 13751 NE 52 Place, Levy County the positive and ignoring the negative Williston. Stops will include: AmVets Post 88, Bronson; First Wed./month: Williston Public Library from 10 Come fi nd out tips on how to reduce negative behavior AmVets Post 422, Chiefl and; AmVets Post 447, Inglis; a.m. to Noon; and replace it with positive behavior Willards; Sunray Saloon; and return to Amvets 444. Bronson Public Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. On July 31 (and the last Tuesday of every month) from For more info: call Jack Mills 352/558-4440, Vickie Second Wed./month: (Yankeetown) A.F. Knotts 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. there will be a support group meeting. Maloney 352/339-3398 or visit the website at: www. Public Library 10 a.m. to Noon. For July the group will be informed on ‘Redirecting sharkyandshelleyrobertspokerrun.com Th ird Wed./month: Monthly: Chiefl and Senior Behavior’ at 40 1st Street in Williston presented Center from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. by Autism 4 Parents, Williston Pediatrics, and Great Suwannee River Cleanup Kick-Off Gilchrist County Understanding U Th erapy. Child care will be included. Sept. 8 Fourth Wed./month: (Trenton) Gilchrist County Call 352-529-0535 for information Reminder to register for the Great Suwannee River Public Library from 10 a.m. to Noon. Do not miss out on this great opportunity for parents Cleanup for a section on either the Santa Fe or the Dixie County to support one another and learn how we can help our Suwannee this year. We want to see another great Fourth Wed./month: (Cross City) Dixie County children dealing with Autism, ASD, PDD and Sensory turnout for this important event. Register soon so Public Library from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Disorders with guest speakers from our professional that you will get the section you prefer. Th e link to the registration form: http://tinyurl.com/cg6heur. In

Community Calendar continued from page 2B Self Defense Class in Williston July 31, We invite you to come join us this month for lunch fundraiser. Oct. 30 and an opportunity to meet and greet fellow Chamber You can begin bringing your cakes/pies to the cafeteria Th e Williston Police Department is partnering with members. at 4 PM and don’t forget to put it in a dish that you’re Jerry Heines to sponsor a “Women’s Awareness and Seating space is limited so reserve your willing to part with. Defense Class” to teach women how to avoid being seat by emailing us at the Chamber offi ce to: Tickets for the dinner can be purchased at City Hall, the victim of a physical attack. Heines has formed his chiefl [email protected] or by calling the City Building and Zoning offi ce or at the door on the class to prepare women to have a survivor mindset and Chamber offi ce 352-493-1849, our voicemail is always night of the event. Hope to see you there! to use simple and practical techniques of self defense. there even if we are not. Th e Board of Director’s will Th is is a one night, four-hour course and not meant to meet at 11:00 a.m. and the doors open for the reports Suwannee Valley Players Second Golden train anyone in complex martial arts forms. Th e class is and members’ segment at 12:00 Noon as usual. Gravel Awards Night July 28 free and will be held on July 31 and October 30 at the Th e Suwannee Valley Players recently announced July Williston Community Center from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Chiefl and Chamber Business of the Year 28, 2012 for their 2nd Golden Gravel Awards night. Heines is a 5th Dan Black Belt, World Taekwondo Awards Banquet Sept. 11 Th is gala event was established as a way to celebrate the Federation, Instructor in Muay Th ai, and has instructed Time for Business of the Year Nominations completion of another year of quality live performances narcotics, state, municipal police and correctional For over twenty years, we have observed Industry for the tri-county area. Th e public is invited to share in offi cers and he holds a PHD in Th eoretical Physics. Appreciation by honoring an exemplary local company the celebration with dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m. Prior registration will be available at the Williston as Business of the Year. Th e Business of the year awards on July 28th. Tickets are $10 and will be going on sale Police website (www.willistonpolice.org) and at the are intended to recognize Businesses that stand out for the week of June 22 and available at our box offi ce and Police Department. More information is available on notable achievements and community contributions. our community ticket outlet, Curves of Chiefl and. Save our Facebook page. If you plan to attend, please wear Th e annual award celebrates entrepreneurial spirit, the date so you can join in the fun and festivities as SVP loose clothing, no jewelry (or weapons), bring a pen volunteerism, innovation and leadership - all celebrates the completion of their 29th season. and a bottle of water and advise the instructor(s) of any characteristics that make Florida a great place to do injuries or disabilities you may have. business and a wonderful place to live. 2nd Annual End of Summer Bash Aug. 11 Other considerations may include: Serves the Come and join us at Chiefl and First United Williston City Council Meeting Aug. 7 Chiefl and area; Active business for at least one year Methodist Church for our 2nd Annual End of Summer Th e Williston City Council meets at City Hall on and currently in operation; Runs a clean business; Bash on Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Th is is a day of the fi rst Tuesday after the fi rst Monday of each month Appreciates employees; Community involvement and Free Family Fun including: Free Food, games, services, and again in two weeks on Tuesday after the fi rst one at Job creation. clothes giveaway, school supplies and much more. We 7 p.m. in the Williston City Council Room. Th e next Th e Chiefl and Chamber of Commerce is urging the are located at 707 N. Main Street in Chiefl and. Council meeting is Aug. 7 at City Hall is at 50 NW public to come forward with suggestions of nominees Main Street, Williston, 352/528-3060. for the Business of the year. If you have noticed or Operation Christmas Child Speaker on experienced something extraordinary in your business Sept. 15 dealings with any local business please consider making WPD & Ornan Lodge’s Public Safety Day You are invited to the Operation Christmas Child a nomination. You do not have to be a member of the Sept. 29 (OCC), Florida Speaker Tour on Saturday, September Chamber to submit a Nomination for the Business of Th e Williston Police Department will be participating 15, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Hardeetown Baptist the Year. in the Ornan Lodge presentation of Public Safety Day Church, 1716 NW 14th St. You can contact the Chamber offi ce for a nomination on Sat. Sept. 29 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. In Chiefl and; (352) 493-4523. Our speaker will be form via phone at 352/493-1849 or email your request with a variety of events of interest to children and Elena Hagemeier who came from Russia and a very to: chiefl [email protected] adults, alike. Child Safety Seat seminars, bicycle helmet diffi cult life. But the shoe box gift from Samaritan’s giveaways, safety videos and a bicycle rodeo will be Purse with the booklet inside introducing her to Jesus included this year. Police, Sheriff and Firefi ghters will Chiefl and City Council Meeting on July 23 Christ changed her life and she will be here to talk be on hand to speak with citizens about related safety Th e Chiefl and City Council meets at City Hall on about it. Come and join us for this wonderful story. issues and answer questions. Mondays with the next meeting being July 23 at 6 p.m. at City Hall with a Budget Workshop immediately Fall on the Prairie for Haven Hospice Oct. 13 following the Regular Meeting. City Hall is located at A night of scrumptious food, live music, silent and live 214 E. Park Avenue, Chiefl and, 352/493-6711. CHIEFLAND MEDICAL CENTER auction and so much more to benefi t Haven Hospice on Saturday, October 13 at the Whitehurst Ranch and Chiefl and Centennial Dinner & Sweet &DULQJIRUWKHKHDOWKRI\RXUIDPLO\ Prairie in Williston at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per Auction Fundraiser July 27 person, sponsorship and auction donation opportunities Th e City of Chiefl and is already excited and preparing Call for an are available. Contact: Stephanie Brod, 352/271-4665 for the great Centennial Celebration in 2012 celebrating appointment: or [email protected] its 100th year anniversary in 2012. Th e celebration date 493-9500 has been set for Friday and Saturday April 5 – 6, 2013. CHIEFLAND City employees have been busy planning the following fundraising event: Chiefl and Chamber News OPEN July 27, 2012 Pie and Cake Auction – Spaghetti Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m.- 5 p.m. Th e 4th Friday of each month, our next meeting Dinner 6:00 PM is on the schedule for Friday, July 27 at 12:00 Noon, Sat. 8:30 a.m. - Noon Dinner will be $5.00 per person for spaghetti, salad, Walk-ins Welcome! in the Haven Hospice of the Tri-Counties meeting roll and drink. Th is event will be held at the Chiefl and room located at 311 NE 9th Street (off of Hwy 27). Elementary School Cafeteria with the auction to be 1113 N.W. 23rd Ave. A buff et lunch will be provided compliments of this Chiefl and held immediately following the dinner. We would so (Across the parking lot from Wal-Mart) month’s sponsor “Curves of Chiefl and.” All our appreciate a donation of your favorite cake or pie for our Chamber members are invited to come share in our monthly meetings and have a free lunch LIVE BAND sponsored by one of our on weekends 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. local businesses each 7 DAYS A WEEK BRONSON 7 DAYS A WEEK 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. RESTAURANT month. 7 DAYS A WEEK 1/4 mi. N of Wal-Mart on 310 Dock Street, Cedar Key East side of US 19, Chiefl and 157 N. Hathaway Ave., Bronson 352-543-5738 352-490-4906 352-486-3880 ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD All day Everyday Friday & Saturday Night 5 to 10 p.m. Friday Night 5 to 10 p.m. Crab Legs • Catfi sh • Fried Shrimp • Boiled Shrimp • Breaded Fish Fingers • Mullet • Clam Strips • Stuffed Crab www.levyjournalonline.com 4B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 WWorshiporship DirectoryDirectory )$0,/<%,%/( Ellzey United &+$3(/ ³7KH/LWWOH&KXUFK Methodist Church :LWK$%LJ*RG´ )RURYHU\HDUVFRQWLQXHVWR SUHVHQWWKHLQVSLUDWLRQDOZRUGV Corner of 336 & Hwy 24 RI*RGIURPWKH%LEOH &RPHMRLQXVDW Worship Service ...... 11 a.m. 10DLQ6WUHHW&KLHÀDQG Sunday School...... 10 a.m. 6XQGD\)DPLO\:RUVKLS6HUYLFH DP Pastor Doug Fleming  'RQ/XQVIRUG3DVWRU

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“Serving God & Loving People” Dr. Greg Douglas, Senior Pastor Tuesday: Pastor Rickey Whitley, Assoc. Pastor/Youth Sunday: Pastor Emanuel Harris, Education/Children Sunday School 9:15 am Sr. Adult Bible Study 10:00am Pastor Jared Douglas, Collegiate/Missions DP Morning Worship 10:30 am Wednesday: 6XQGD\ Discipleship Hour 5:00 pm Sunday School ...... 9:15 a.m. 6FKRRO Church Supper 5:30pm Evening Worship 6:30 pm RA/GA Children’s Program 6:30pm Morning Worship ...... 10:30 a.m. DP Full Throttle Youth 6:30pm Evening Worship ...... 6:00 p.m. :RUVKLS Pastor Troy A. Turner Prayer Hour 6:30pm Wednesday Night Services: Prayer Meeting, Youth, College & Career ...... 7:00 p.m. 10DLQ6W‡ 451 S. Court Street - Bronson, FL 32621- 352.486.2282 ~ Nursery provided for all services ~

$1RQ'HQRPLQDWLRQDO Manatee Springs Church of Christ Come and Worship )DLWK&RPPXQLW\ 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 - XUQLQJ3RLQW 5 p.m...... Worship Period 352-493-7775 (except 3rd Wednesday) Wednesday /($51,1*+285$0 ,12851(:)$&,/,7< 7 p.m...... Bible Study 11450 NW 76th Terr., Reverend Priscilla Scherrah, Pastor &5 'DLU\5RDG Chiefland :256+,32$0 &KLOGUHQ¶V&KXUFK Our goal is to “Speak where the Bible speaks and be silent Bronson United Methodist Church :HGQHVGD\1LJKW where the Bible is silent.” We seek Bible authority for the Tel. 352-486-2281 235 Court Street 3$6725.(17=,00(50$11 /HDUQLQJ7LPHSP things that we believe and practice. Bronson, Florida &(// Church Calendar Fishing, it can be an Eye for an Community Service July 29 Th e Chiefl and Ministerial Association would like Eye Proposition to invite everyone to a Community Service held at St. Have you ever seen one of those big deep diving bass treble hooks had only grabbed Alban’s Episcopal Church on Sunday, July 29th, at fi shing lures up close; the ones with the two shiny razor sharp him by the brow. Th ere was 6:00 pm. Various churches will be participating in this treble hooks jangling from the bottom? My little brother hardly any blood! To make service, which is open to those of all denominations. Heath has; and he loves to tell that story on me. However, matters worse, Heath had For more information please call (352) 493-1554. over the last 25 years he’s had a tendency to embellish it come out of shock and was Fish Dinner at Holy Family Catholic Church somewhat. So out of the kindness of my heart I thought it shooting me devious little Aug. 10 best I tell you the exact truth on the matter. grins, pleased with the trouble Th e Fish Dinner, fried or baked, at Holy Family A pre-dawn steam was rising gently off the murky waters he’d gotten me into. Catholic Church Parish Hall will be on Friday Aug. 10, of Lake Whittenton that sticky hot delta morning. My Th en the most perfect 2012 at 5 p.m. Adults $7, smaller portion $6, children father’s rebuilt Mercury sputtered to life and we pushed thing happened. After all his under 12 $4. along at a fair clip until we sat her down amongst the stump fussing, Mister Perfect up Lite Lunch is free and will be on Wed. Aug. 15, from fi elds, sending our wake rolling up against the shore. Th e front got his lure hung up in a 12 to 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to share a hot boat wobbled wildly as Dad stepped across the coolers to his low hanging branch. In his anger, dad reared back to snatch meal and fellowship. perch up front. It was at that precise moment Heath made his it loose when the limb snapped. It sent that big ole deep diver Angel House Th rift Store is open Friday and crucial mistake. He hesitated. I alertly dove for the only other whistling back like a rocket. It came to a dull thud in the Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. every weekend. seat, thus resigning him to a day sitting on the cooler; and boat. Guess where? Yep, right on Heath’s good eye! Heath We are located 3 miles N. of Williston on Hwy 27A. worse, in the middle. likes to tell how he saw it in slow motion 3d. I grabbed for 2nd Annual End of Summer Bash Aug. 11 After our standard 20 minute rod de-wadding period we the paddle. Come and join us at Chiefl and First United settled in to the routine, which consisted of Dad hurriedly What’s the morale of this story? Wow. You choose. It’s like Methodist Church for our 2nd Annual End of Summer fi shing each stump and then paddling over to it to poke one a parable for the whole Sermon on the Mount! Should I start Bash on Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Th is is a day of of our lures loose. Our errant throws kept him on edge and with the obvious, like how we are commanded to be fi shers Free Family Fun including: Free Food, games, services, after a while his reprimands were really starting to annoy of men? Or should I key in on the whole eye for an eye thing, clothes giveaway, school supplies and much more. We me, so I stood up and reared back to make a long angry cast and commend Heath for turning the other cheek? I could are located at 707 N. Main Street in Chiefl and. to show my disapproval, when all of the sudden, my follow always blast Dad for not pulling the limb out of his own eye Bronson UMC Contemporary Worship through came to a grinding halt. Crack! My rod broke plum before whomping me because of the speck in my brothers. Service on 1st Sundays in two. “What in the world?” I huff ed. I was just about to Surely I could mention the Bible says it’s a rod, not a boat Evening Contemporary Worship Service at the fl ing it again when I heard Heath’s low moan coming from paddle that drives foolishness out of the heart of a child; but Bronson United Methodist Church will be held on the behind me. I turned in time to see dad leaping back over then I’d have to play the fool. fi rst Sunday of each month at 6:00 PM. All are invited the coolers with the boat paddle in a cocked position. He Looking back I guess we were all just playing the fool. to come and worship. Th e next service will be held on raised a knot on my noggin before I even had time to laugh at Clearly there are better ways to handle life’s little calamities. Sunday, August 5th and we welcome everyone with poor ole’ Heath, who was sitting there with my big bass lure (Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath open hearts, open minds and open doors. Th e church dangling from his eye. it: but the instruction of fools is folly. Proverbs 16:22 KJV) is located at 235 S Court St, Bronson. We look forward I endured the tongue lashing of all times during the next I don’t know about you, but I’ve had my fi ll of folly. I’d to sharing God’s love with you. Th ere will be a time of few minutes. Dad was certainly in a foul mood as he worked be happy if I never learned another thing the hard way. fellowship following the service. For more information, a pair of pliers feverously to de-lure Heath’s face. Mostly he Th erefore, I’m keeping my nose in the instruction manual for please call 352/486-2281 or 352/486-4094. was just upset we were wasting valuable fi shing time. I sat life from now on. It’s called the Bible. What about you? fuming with the injustice of it all, my lip poked out like a But anyway- Th rough God’s great mercy Heath still moon bounce. “Th at wasn’t any cause to whomp a fellow,” I has both of his eyes, although he now wears a football helmet grumbled. when we fi sh. I always shy away from paddles, insisting that For the next twenty minutes I put my rod down in protest trolling motors work much better. Dad… well he threatened and commenced the most powerful pout ever portrayed. to whomp me with the trolling motor last trip. Th e rest is all Recorded It was the least I could do on behalf of innocent kids in the eye of the beholder. Marriages everywhere who’d suff ered under such tyrannical rule. Th e -Guy Sheffi eld

July 9, 2012 of Bronson, to Obituaries Carlton Giovanni Dristian Canielle Brewton Sr., Jones, 5/31/90, of WILLIAM EARL LAWSON be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of 10/18/63, to Merry Williston. William “Earl” Lawson died July 11, 2012 at the Tri- Knauff Funeral Home in Chiefl and, Fl. On line condolences Catrena Steadman, Dexter Robinson County Nursing Home in Trenton, Florida at the age of can be made at www.knauff funeralhomes.com Bronson. Gainesville, to W. Virginia. He was a native of Bridgeport, W. Virginia Collin Albert Kneisha Anthonette and a graduate of West Virginia University with a degree TERCY WILSONKING Changalloy, 4/9/77, Means, 7/23/93, of in Aeronautical Engineering. He worked for 36 years for Mrs. Tercy Wilson-King of Cross City passed away of Bronson, to Bronson. Algonquin Natural Gas Transmission Co. in Boston, Mass. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at her home. She was 69. Michelle Lee Jordon Leon Butler, He and his family lived in Framingham, Mass. for 22 years Mrs. King moved to Cross City from Palatka, Florida 14 Lewis, 12/4/80, of 3/18/92, to where he was a member and sat on the board of Park Street years ago when she married L. B. King. She retired from Archer. Samantha Paige Baptist Church. He was also a Scout Master of the Boy First Union National Bank after 30 years. She then became David Hughes Berry, 6/20/93, Scouts of America for many years during this time. an instrumental part in King’s Oil and Tire. She was a Jamerson, 10/1/62, both of Archer. Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his sisters, Kitty member of the First Baptist Church of Cross City. She July 16, 2012 of Bronson, to Rollins and Jean Gore. enjoyed cooking, gardening, decorating and was a member Elizabeth Annette Richard Scott Dague, He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret, who in the Dixie County Rotary Club, Dixie County Cattlemen’s Owenby, 12/5/66, 12/12/64, to Traci lives with their daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Richard Association and the Dixie Shrine Club Auxiliary. of Oxford. Aletha Haire, Martin of Chiefl and. He also leaves a son and daughter- She is survived by her husband, L. B. King of Cross City; July 10, 2012 9/10/72, both of in-law Timothy and Teri Lawson of Wareham, Mass.; his daughter, Lynn Wilson-Jones (Rudd) of San Mateo, Florida; Charles Lamar Bronson. grandchildren, Elizabeth Martin (South Charleston, W. stepson, Randy King (Donna) of Cross City; step-daughter, July 18, 2012 Williams, 2/24/70, Virginia), Joseph Martin (Stillwell, Okla.), Andrea Lawson Pamela Music (Randy) of Cross City; brother Leon Douglas Cash Robert Hughes, to Casandra C. (Fitchburg, Mass.), and Shelby Kay (Milford, Mass.), one of Tifton, Ga.; sisters, Millie Winslett of Brunswick, Ga. 5/30/90, to Ashley Phillips, 3/30/67, great-granddaughter, Emily Rose and many nieces and and Ava Nell Rozier of Jacksonville; two grandchildren; one Savanna Tellander, both of Williston. nephews who will miss him too. great-grandchild and six step-grandchildren. July 13, 2012 5/6/92, both of Th ere will be no funeral but a Celebration of his life will Rico Johnson, 6/7/73, Fairfi eld. continued on page 5B www.levyjournalonline.com July 26, 2012 Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 5B

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A memorial service was held Th ursday, July 19, 2012 at away Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Williston at the age of 85. Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 10:00 6:30 p.m. at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Prince moved to Williston 2 years ago from Citra. He a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bronson. Funeral service Rev. Mike Brown and Rev. Jake Cravey offi ciating. was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Prince served our country followed at 11:00 a.m. in the United States Navy fi ghting in World War II during Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral GEORGE ROGER HOLMES the occupation of Japan. He served on the USS Franklin and Home-Williston. George Roger Holmes of Old Town passed away USS Hornet. His occupation during his military career was Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Shands of UF. He was 63. a fi reman. He was also shot by friendly fi re while serving. ELLIOTT MONROE WILLIAMS Mr. Holmes was a retired engineer who moved to Old After his service he worked as forklift driver for United Steel. Elliott Monroe Williams, “Jack” as we all knew him, of Town from Pinellas County, Florida over 20 years ago. He He enjoyed CB radios, going to movies, watching television, Chiefl and, Florida passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at was Catholic by faith and active in the Crane Bay Hunting riding motorcycles, auto racing and wrestling along with Haven Hospice of the Tri Counties. He was 86. Club and the Eagles Club. He enjoyed hunting and gourmet spending time with family and friends. Mr. Williams served in the cooking. Mr. Prince was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Merchant Marines for 15 years. He is survived by his girlfriend Marie McDaniel of Old Anita Prince, who passed away in 1992. He worked in car sales, was a sheet Town; sister, Ellen Peoples; one son; one daughter; and He is survived by sons, Charles Prince (Ruth) and metal smith, owned a heating, several nieces and nephews. Gene Prince (Susan); fi ve grandchildren and one great- air conditioning and appliance Services have not been planned at this time. granddaughter; and his sister, Charlon Settle (Virgle). store, was a general contractor Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick A visitation was held at Knauff Funeral Home Williston and had a real estate business. Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352/498-5400. on Monday, July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service You might say, as his name was held on Tuesday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Knauff implied, he was a “Jack” of all Funeral Home Williston Chapel. In lieu of fl owers CLIFTON LEE C.L. GOODSON JR. trades. His affi liations included: donations can be made to the Gainesville Fisher House: 5106 Master Mason, raised May 12, Clifton Lee (C.L.) Goodson, Jr. of Old Town passed away Northwest 8th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32605. quietly at the age of 82 surrounded by his family at Cross 1955, Worshipful Master, Brown Lodge 51, 1965 and 1995, Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral District Deputy, Grand Master, 1967, District Instructor, City Rehab after a lengthy illness. Home-Williston. Mr. Goodson, a lifetime resident of Dixie County, was 1973 and 1974, Scottish Rite Valley of Ocala, 1973, 32nd a Christian by faith and a member of the International Degree, Life member Morocco Temple Shriner, Suwannee Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the American DEBORAH ANN BRAXTON COSTA River Shrine Club President, 1976, Charter Member of the Legion. He served his country in the United States Army September 21, 1957 – July 21, 2012 Suwannee River Moose and Charter member of Chiefl and spending 6 years in Europe. After leaving the Army he Deborah Ann Braxton Costa of Bronson, Florida passed Golf and Country Club. He enjoyed golfi ng, family ancestry began his electrical career, building electrical transmission away on July 21, 2012 at the age of 54. and traveling in an RV. lines all over the state of Florida and even spending two years “Debbie” was born on September 21, 1957 to Jon and He is survived by son, Harry John (Kathie) Williams of in Saudi Arabia building transmission lines. After retiring, Glenda Braxton in Phoenix, Arizona. Saginaw, Texas; daughters: Nancy Lee Bagley of Chicago, he enjoyed ranching, farming, fi shing and hunting. Debbie graduated from Bronson High School in 1975 Illinois, Roxanne Shirvan of Austin, Texas, Rachael Mr. Goodson was preceded in death by his son, Dr. and received a Business Degree from Florida International Williams Almeida, Regina (Bruce) Goss and Jacqueline Clifton L. Goodson, III and his parents, Clifton, Sr. and Ida University. Debbie worked for the Bronson School System Williams, all of Chiefl and; brother, Andrew Paul Williams Goodson. for over 15 years and loved her job, coworkers, and the kids of Gainesville; sister, Sara W. Gray of Th e Villages; He is survived by his grandson, Clifton L. (Lee) Goodson whose lives she aff ected. Debbie was an avid reader whose grandchildren: Kian Shirvan, Leah Almeida, Sarah Cantrell, IV of Old Town, caregivers, Eddie and Eloise Parrott and books often overran her room. Debbie loved to volunteer her Franciso Almeida, Franco Elijah Almeida, Caley Williams a host of other nieces and nephews that helped care for him time to various youth programs and schools. Debbie’s greatest and Hayden Williams; great-grandchildren, Elijah Cantrell during his illness. joy in life was loving and guiding her three children, Cara, and Aubrey Weatherford; and his faithful dog, Lucky. A visitation was held at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Tony, and Paige. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012. Debbie is survived by her parents, John H. Braxton of 1:00 p.m. at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chapel with Funeral services were held Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Westville, Fla. and Glenda Braxton of Bronson; her children Rev. Billy Keith offi ciating. A Masonic Interment service at the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Cara Costa of Jacksonville, Tony Costa of Bronson, and followed at Cross City Cemetery. Th e family received friends Richardson and Rev. L. E. Ward offi ciating. Interment Paige Costa of Orlando; her sister Beckie Dowling of at noon, one hour prior to the service. followed at Cross City Cemetery. Bronson and her brother John H. Braxton Jr. of Westville, In lieu of fl owers the family has requested that donations Arrangements were placed under the care of the Rick Fla. and many loving family and friends. be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children or Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400. “Live your life so that your children will say you stood for Haven Hospice of the Tri Counties in Chiefl and. something wonderful.” Arrangements were placed under the care of the Rick Never wanting a child to go without a book or a hot Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352/498-5400. WILLIAM HOWARD PRINCE meal, in lieu of fl owers, donations can be sent to Bronson William Howard Prince of Gainesville, Florida passed Elementary School in her name. The Top Five Stinging Insects of Summer It’s the time of the year when children are outside playing yards or around the foundation of a home. Similar to most often construct their nests inside hollow tree and the grill is always sizzling with delicious summer fare. wasps and yellow jackets, fi re ants will attack stinging trunks or buildings but can also build them in the While it’s nice to be outdoors enjoying the warm weather, it’s multiple times if their nest is disturbed. ground or aerial locations. not fun getting stung by one of the season’s most notorious 44. Mosquitoes: One of Exterminators encourage homeowners to follow these easy party crashers – fi re ants, wasps, mosquitoes, yellow jackets summer’s most notorious steps to prevent stinging insects from ruining their summer and hornets. pests, mosquitoes got an fun: Stinging insects send more than half a million people to early start this year due Many stinging insects are attracted to sweets so serve the emergency room every year. Here is a list of the top fi ve to the unseasonably mild sugary drinks in covered pitchers and keep desserts in sealed stinging insects likely to be encountered in our area. wwinter experienced in our containers area and Tropical Storm Make sure all outdoor trash cans have a secure lid 1. Wasps: Wasps are Debby’s leftover rain. It only Remove sources of standing water, such as old tires, the most aggressive of takes mosquitoes 10 to 14 children’s wading pools, birdbaths and saucers of fl owerpots the summer stinging days to develop from an egg into an adult and they Cut back or get rid of unnecessary vegetation around the insects. Th ey are unique will travel up to 14 miles in search of a meal. home in that they do not need 5. Hornets: Like wasps, Seal all cracks around the foundation of the home and to be provoked to show yyellow jackets and fi re ants, ensure all screens are in good repair their aggression, often hornets are social stinging If an infestation is suspected, homeowners should contact attacking humans for no insects and present a greater a licensed pest professional to remove the insects from the apparent reason. threat because they attack in property. 2. Yellow Jackets: large numbers if they perceive YYellow jackets typically their nest is danger. 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www.levyjournalonline.com 6B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES YANKEETOWN TOWN COUNCIL JUNE 4, 2012 - 7:00PM INGLIS / YANKEETOWN LIONS CLUB

MEMBERS PRESENT - Mayor Janie Hinson, Vice the Board of Trustees had realized the advertisement Discussion that Mr. Botts will probably start in a week Mayor Th omas Sholes, Councilmembers: Dawn Marie for the Bid for painting the WGP building was wrong and Councilmember Feldhusen stated he had asked Mr. Clary, Larry Feldhusen and Jack Schofi eld. and not detailed enough only after the advertisement Howard to take classes several times. had already been place in the newspapers and they Motion passed three (3) to one (1) with Councilmember MEMBERS NOT PRESENT - Mike Lineberger, would like to re-advertise again but after October 2012. Feldhusen voting nay. Councilmember. Councilmember Schofi eld stated he would contact the Councilmember Feldhusen moved to execute the paper companies that did send in their bids and explain to work to sign on Morris – Depew. Motion seconded by OTHERS PRESENT - Town Attorney Ralf Brookes them what happened. Councilmember Schofi eld. Motion passed unanimously. and Town Clerk Laura Coyle. Joseph Mittauer and A motion was made by Councilmember Schofi eld and 8. Ike’s Old Florida Kitchen / Parking Issue and Other Gregory Lane from Mittauer and Associates seconded by Vice Mayor Sholes to hold off till next Zoning Issues - Mayor Hinson gave background budget year for painting and Councilmember Schofi eld information on parking issue at Fisherman’s Park. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF AREA will contact the bidders. Council discussed the park boundaries and hours. RESIDENTS PRESENT - 9 Motion passed unanimously. Attorney Brookes read Article V. from Chapter 2 of 5. Gibson Tree Service / Approval of Proposal to Clear the Yankeetown Code and suggested amending the MEETING CALLED TO ORDER / PLEDGE TO the Alley between 54th and 55th Streets - ordinance to allow after hours parking. FLAG - Mayor Hinson called the Meeting to order at Chris Howard, Yankeetown’s maintenance employee, Council decided to use a resolution to change the hours 7:00pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. explained the location and condition of the alley and at Fisherman’s Park. why it needed to be cleared. 9. Mayor’s Request to go to the Florida League of Cities MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS AND/OR Councilmember Clary moved to approve the funds Annual Conference August 23-25, 2012 at Westin ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Hinson read the to clear the Alley. Motion seconded by Vice Mayor Diplomat, Hollywood, Fl - Mayor Hinson reviewed Animal Control Report dated May 1, 2012. Sholes. the conference information and the scholarship for Discussion that the funds will come out of expense line reimbursement of funds she would apply for. AREA RESIDENT INPUT / SUGGESTIONS - item 541.467. Councilmember Feldhusen moved to support the Th ere was none. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor’s attendance. Motion seconded by Vice Mayor 6. Clark Survey / Approval of Proposal to Survey Alleys Sholes. Motion passed unanimously OLD BUSINESS - Chris Howard reviewed Clark Surveys proposal to Mayor Hinson recessed the meeting for a short break 1. Schedule Workshop on Fire Department Merger - survey alleys in town. at 9:42pm. Mayor Hinson reconvened the meeting at Vice Mayor Sholes stated he would like to set up a date Councilmember Feldhusen moved to approve the 9:50pm. to hold a workshop to discuss the Fire Department surveying of the top fi ve (5) items on the proposal and NEW BUSINESS merger and Council agreed on Monday, June 25, 2012 spend $1,000.00. 1. Resolution 2012-04 / Garbage Rate Increase - Mayor at 7:00pm. Discussion that the funds would be taken out of Hinson read Resolution 2012-04 in its’ entirety. 2. Community Development Block Grant / Proceed or expense line item 541.467 A motion was made by Councilmember Schofi eld and Not - Mayor Hinson suggested Council delay applying Motion seconded by Councilmember Schofi eld. seconded by Councilmember Clary to adopt for a CDBG this year and discuss possibly reserving Attorney Ralf Brookes arrived at 7:45pm. Resolution 2012-04. Motion passed unanimously. funds next fi scal year for the project. 7. Zoning Offi cial Position Application / Temporary 2. Presentation on Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Joseph Mittauer and Gregory Lane, from Mittauer and ZO - Mayor Hinson stated there were eleven (11) - Councilmember Scofi eld stated the power point Associates reviewed the ranking score sheet and their applicants with six (6) having no experience. presentation would be tabled. Engineering fees of $58,000.00. Council discussed that Ralf Brookes could assist the 3. Approval of Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Agreement A motion was made by Councilmember Schofi eld Zoning Offi cial with big projects if needed, it isn’t for WGP Fire Prevention - Councilmember Schofi eld and seconded by Councilmember Clary to table any necessary to split the Zoning and Code positions or stated that the Department of Forestry did a survey of Engineering studies for the CDBG until we have a maybe a consultant is needed. the WGP property and they have off ered to come in better chance to do an engineering study. Motion Council discussed the experience that Charles Botts and mow fi re breaks and widen road in the fall. passed unanimously. and Chris Howard have and the cost of schooling. Councilmember Feldhusen moved to authorize the 3. Sunrise Elevator Company, Inc. / Approval of A motion was made by Councilmember Schofi eld and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service Proposal to fi x Elevator at WGP - Councilmember seconded by Councilmember Feldhusen to off er Charles to so the work with the Wildlife Mitigation Agreement. Schofi eld reviewed the proposal from Sunrise Elevator Botts the position at 15 hours a week, at $18.00 an hour Motion seconded by Councilmember Clary. Motion passed dated May 14, 2012 for $17,916.00 to fi x the elevator at and get the CFM and CRS certifi cates with the State. unanimously. the WGP as well pointing out the work that the Town Discussion that outside consultants like Morris-Depew 4. Pallet Jack for Water Plant / Approval of Purchase would be responsible for. could be brought in for large zoning projects. Motion and Expense Item to Use - Councilmember Clary A motion was made by Councilmember Schofi eld passed unanimously. stated the salt for the Miex System is too heavy for the and second by Councilmember Clary to approve the A motion was made by Councilmember Schofi eld and employees to move by hand and is requesting the Town expenditure. Motion passed unanimously. seconded by Councilmember Clary to send Chris Howard purchase a pallet jack for $249.99. 4. WGP Painting Bid - Councilmember Schofi eld stated to Certifi ed Flood Plain Manager school. continued to page 7B

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Williston City meeting July 2, 2012 continued from page 7A in particular WYAA and I want to help Mr. Davis fi nd with Clerk and interim CM and the attorney – staff will bring some savings there. I know when we get into these discussions some money in our budget but it wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t it back to you. we get into why the county system won’t work in Williston. If state that there is another football league that operates FMPA tolling agreement – President Robinson wanted we look at the General Fund in the city and places where we at Cornelius park and so (a) if you give money to one everyone to review the contract before it was signed. Any can cut budget dollars this is an area we have isolated for some organization, the other would request the same sort of support input? Vice President Fugate – move we approve the tolling time and have not really made progress there. I want to see and 2 if you give one organization support you should give the agreement with FMPA and authorize the Council president the possibility that we get to the point of letting the county other organization support. Having said that, it’s diffi cult to to sign it. Councilman Ross – second. Councilman Cason handle it much the way they have handled all the other cities try and authorize funds for this given them current funding – as clarifi cation this is an agreement that allows FMPA to in the county. President Robinson – we have tried it and we situation. I want to help but I don’t know how to do that right negotiate with Progress energy with overcharges? Motion get to the point where the cost is too much for the county. now without obligating ourselves to similar requests in the passes unanimously. Vice President Fugate – they aren’t charging anyone else in the future. President Robinson – does the program in E. Williston Fire Safety in Levy County – bringing this because at county. President Robinson – then why do they have to charge have a contract with the city like WYAA does? Councilman the Chiefl and City Commission they voted unanimously to us. Chief, at one time the county discussed charging some of Cason – I don’t know. Davis – suggest you could look at pro- request a long-term fi re protection services agreement and the other agencies but after grumblings among the agencies, rating the amounts provided. What is the latest you would they asked me if I would relay this and ask the Council to they have backed off on that. Darnell went from no charges need funds? (President Robinson) Davis – the season starts join in on this agreement. Background is that FP Services to $40,000 to Waldo for calls. High Springs went to $150K august 2nd. President Robinson – October 1 would be too have always been performed by a number of departments a year and they are having to change their street numbering late. Davis – if we had to wait until then we could. President including municipal departments and small volunteer system – so High Springs is backing out of that deal. Th e Robinson – we might be able to come up with it in the budget departments in the county. Th e packet shows how much was system that LCSO uses is the SLUR system – this system is cycle. Vice President Fugate – they deserve all their asking for paid to the municipal departments. Th e municipal depts. are designed to be a state system – the system will not work in and more. We didn’t budget for it now but we can. President city depts. and they also have service that goes out into the Williston on a hand held radio because there is not a repeater Robinson we can look at that in the budget process you have unincorporated areas of the county. It allows the municipal in this end of the county. We got word they were going to a consensus that we want to help you as much as we can. Vice depts. to establish an economy of scale that is good for the install one at 326 and at the WCJB tower. However, the President Fugate – I’d like the city to do all it can to help county. Th ere is a movement to have the county take over system will not work in buildings. In the last week it has gone them but to try to assist those leagues getting together and services. By which the Levy County fi re department under down twice – EMS uses cell phones to try to communicate. working together. Davis – it’s best if the leagues can work their new public safety director is attempting to get other We had a conference call with the engineers of this system. together we started that process and will continue to do that. fi re departments to merge with the county. Th is is a done When the towers come on, it could enhance the use of the Vice President Fugate – I encourage you to come back to deal with Fowlers Bluff and Yankeetown fi re department. radios but you may still not be able talk on the radios inside these meeting and update us on a regular basis. Councilman Th e reason the city has tried to seek a longer term with the buildings. We asked them to put a repeater on top of the water Cason – if we could see a proposed budget for WYAA with county is because current agreements are only year to year. Th e tower in Williston but it was 800K. To change this system all sports – to have a full blown annual budget – would help concern is if the Levy County fi re department gets enough today, it would cost $120K in radio equipment. Th ere is a us determine the possibilities as we begin the budget process. smaller departments to merge, they may cut off funding and system that works with great deal less cost in equipment. Th at Davis – this is high on my priority list. Wingo – as a way to try to cover the areas of the county we cover. Th is would cut is where we are right now. We have tried to fi nd grant funds work towards us having fi gures you can contemplate I would a large hole in our budget. My thought is the strength of to pay for the repeater but there is none there. Th e majority of like to ask Dennis to schedule a meeting of all interested services is the large municipal fi re departments. Within our the grant money for communications is going to schools not parties in the program so we can talk options to consider if the agreements, there are back up provisions that the departments fi rst responders. We received 2800 MHZ portables as part money is there. agree to back each other up and may even be the fi rst ones on of a grant program but the radios will not function here. We Minutes – Mr. Ross was here make those changes before site at a call. Th e consensus among municipal departments is are getting a base station to put in our offi ce so we can talk they are signed. Vice President Fugate – move to approve with that rather than merging these departments into the county, directly to the LCSO. President Robinson – this is something noted changes. Councilman Cason – seconded. Motion passes it makes more sense for them to merge with one of the larger to keep in mind toward the future Vice President Fugate – just unanimously – 5 – 0. municipal departments. Th ere is no decision to be made bringing it up for the budget process. Mark Durbin – range rider with FCCMA assoc. group of tonight but I think the Mayor and Fire Chief should be in on Termination of Mr. Miller – Fred. Th is is a letter sent to retired managers that off er up help to cities for city manager the discussion from the standpoint of Chiefl and requesting Mr. Miller’s counsel on June 20th. I spoke to his counsel services. Helped you last year with police chief services. that we join them in seeking a longer term contract and the June 20th and he stated that Mr. Miller found out about Retired in 2010 from Kissimmee have 31 years of experience budget implications this may have. President Robinson – how termination on the news June 19th . I informed his counsel in CM profession. What we do as volunteers is we help you long term? Vice President Fugate – Chiefl and is looking at 30 on June 20th and his counsel was sent this information and through the process. We are not a professional head hunting years but we should look at 10 and review this in conjunction received it June 22nd and nothing has been heard from him fi rm. We expect your staff to do work such as placing ads, with the capital improvement planning we have discussed. since then. Councilman Cason – has he received severance? collecting resumes, etc. We can help you with locations to I don’t think the county will be successful at merging all of Staff – no. place ads and look over job descriptions, etc. and once resumes these and they may have to go back to letting the cities handle Budget dates – Vice President Fugate defer to Wingo. come in I would review them and based on the criteria you it at some point. Councilman Goodman – so the county is continue on page 11B have developed I would make recommendations on who we considering consolidating all believe is most qualifi ed. We have interview questions you departments in the county can pick and choose from. Councilman Cason – are you free? under one umbrella. Vice Mark – we do not charge anything. President Robinson – President Fugate – that has 4H Sewing Camp what kind of time limit are we looking at to get these out? not been said openly but the Mark – it is your decision. It will take anywhere from two county Public Safety Director weeks to a month to get them in the various publications. has appeared in Bronson and Th ere are so many great internet places you can put ads – some Inglis to propose a merge. will charge but it’s worth it. I recommend a minimum of 6 Th is is to make the public weeks but some cities only do 3 weeks – I recommend that aware of what’s going on – everyone has an opportunity to respond. It takes about a week much of this has been done to go through them – you may want to authorize another below the county commission range rider to go through them. We can’t do that outside of level. the sunshine law so I will come back with a recommendation Vice President Fugate - as to who is qualifi ed and go from there. President Robinson Communications for PD – what do you need from us. Mark – an authorization to – my only question here we work with your staff and a job description. You may want have been carving out the to review the ad and job description. You will have to set communications expense criteria – college degree? Minimum 10 years experience? Etc. in the city which has been Councilman Goodman – we would see the proposal and be running at 200K per year able to review and make changes prior to running the ad. with the eye on starting to President Robinson – we need a consensus to work with staff look at the communications to get the ad placed. Consensus was obtained to approve. Get to the county and achieving The Log Cabin Quilters hosted the Levy County 4H sewing camp. The girls learned about sewing by hand. Yankeetown Town Council June 4, 2012 - 7:00pm continued from page 6B Councilmember Feldhusen moved to authorize the purchase of a pallet jack. Motion seconded by Councilmember Schofi eld. (OHFW0LNH-R\QHU Discussion to use expense line item 533.560. Motion passed unanimously. 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Th e Regular Meeting of the Board of Levy County requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION regarding the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio Commissioners was held on July 3, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the CARRIES. System (SLERS); requires signature. Levy County Board of County Commissioners meeting room, Lt. Scott Finnen Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to apply for the with the following Commissioners present: Request approval of application for 2012 Edward Byrne JAG Partner Application and Agreement for the Statewide Law Chairman Danny Stevens Grant in the amount of$11,883. Enforcement Radio System (SLERS). SLERS establishes a Comm. Marsha Drew Lt. Finnen requested Board approval to apply for a 2012 single, common radio network servicing all state agency, law Comm. Ryan Bell Edward Byrne JAG Grant in the amount of $11,883. enforcement radio communications. Comm. Chad Johnson Th e Sheriff ’s Department plans to use these funds for: Comm. Drew made a motion to approve application for Comm. Mike Joyner Senior Management training, $9,000 the Partner Application and Agreement for the SLERS as Also present were: K9 equipment for training and daily operations of managing a requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION Clerk of Court - Danny Shipp K9 unit, $2,883 CARRIES. County Attorney - Anne Bast Brown Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the Edward Byrne D. Request approval to submit the Upland Lease County Coordinator - Fred Moody JAG Grant application. Second was made by Comm. Johnson Application to acquire the Levy Forestry Camp Facility Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM. and the MOTION CARRIES. located at 1251 CR 343 Bronson, Florida to house Major Sheffi eld gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Major Michael Sheffi eld the Department of Public Safety Complex. Th e lease Allegiance. Request approval of RFP for Inmate Video Visitation. agreement between the County and the Board of EXPENDITURES Major Sheffi eld requested Board approval to advertise for Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the following RFP for Inmate Video Visitation system. Research has shown State of Florida shall be $300.00 per year. expenditures presented for payment. Second was made by the cost is estimated to be around $150,000 to $175,000. Th e Mr. Knowles requested Board approval of Resolution 2012·37 Comm. Drew and the MOTION CARRIES. Inmate Fund has $20,000 which can be used toward this and to submit the Upland Lease Application to acquire the Levy CHECK NUMBER 108439·108565 expense. Foresty Camp Facility to house the Department of Public Safety FUND AMOUNT Th e Commissioners agreed by consensus for the Sheriff ’s Complex. Th e Lease Agreement between the County and the GENERAL REVENUE 1,199,450.79 Department to advertise for RFP’s for Inmate Visitation system Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of ROAD 210,302.60 and to set the due date for them to be received by July 23rd. the State of Florida will be $300.00 per year. SHIP 14,995.26 PUBLIC COMMENTS Comm. Bell made a motion to approve Resolution 2012·37 TRANSPORTATION 3,242.06 David Leach spoke about promoting tourism for Levy and to submit the Application as requested. Second was made by 911 41,766.23 County and commented about the striping being done on Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES. COURT FACILITIES 12.00 Manatee Springs Road and stated whoever was doing this was TOURIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS ENERGY 104.56 doing a sloppy job and believes this could leave a bad impression Carol McQueen, Director EMS 13,804.73 on anyone visiting the area. He also expressed concerns about A. Requesting approval to move forward with the Visit FIRE 3,758.69 Clay Landing Road stating the patching done to the road was Florida Grant and arrange for advertising in Geo TOURIST DEVELOPMENT 4,083.63 inadequate. Mr. Leach requested the Commissioners rescind Saison’s 2012 Winter edition, where Cedar Key editorial UTILITIES 1,340.21 their decision on the Tarmac Mine as he is concerned about the will be featured. DRUG TASK FORCE 1,603.93 wear and tear on roads and is also concerned about the blasting Mrs. McQueen requested Board approval to move forward ADD COURT COSTS 1,650.00 which will be done and the quality of the water supply. with advertising in Geo Saison’s 2012 Winter edition, a leading IMPACT FEES· EMS 824.50 Mr. Moody addressed Mr. Leach’s concerns about the road travel guide magazine for Germany, in which Cedar Key will IMPACT FEES· PARKS 824.50 condition. be featured. Th e cost for this advertising will be $8,643 and will LANDFILL 17,777.35 DEPARTMENT REPORTS COUNTY be funded through the Visit Florida Grant, a $5,000 dollar for TOTAL $1,515,541.04 COORDINATOR dollar matching grant. Fred Moody, County Coordinator Comm. Drew made a motion to approve advertising in Geo MINUTES A. Presenting proposed agreement with Brown & Brown, Saison’s 20 12 Winter edition as requested. Second was made by Th e minutes for the Regular Board meetings held on June Public Risk Insurance Agency for our Broker/Agent of Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES. 5, 2012 which includes the minutes taken from the BoCC/ Record Services for Employee Benefi ts. - TABLED - B. Presenting three printing proposals/quotes for NCBDC Workshop in Chiefl and and June 19,2012 were B. Request dates for a Budget Workshop; Th ursday reprinting out “Discover Your Next Adventure” 20 page presented for Board approval. 7/12/12 or Friday 7/13/1 2. tourism brochure. Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the minutes from the Mr. Moody requested dates for a Budget Workshop. Mrs. McQueen presented three printing/quotes for reprinting Regular Board meeting on June 5, 2012 and June 19,20 12 as Th e Commissioners agreed to set a Budget Workshop on July out “Discover Your Next Adventure” 20 page tourism brochure. presented. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION 12th at 9:00 A.M. Th e quotes received are listed below: CARRIES. Mr. Moody then requested the Board hear a non agenda item. Lunar Cow Quantity / Price PUBLIC HEARING Comm. Bell made a motion to hear a non agenda item. 10,000 = $3,991 Rob Corbitt, Development Director Second was made by Comm. Drew and the MOTION 15,000 = $4,926 A. Petition Ha.Va. 5-12, Marvin and Sharon Detweiler CARRIES. Print Shop Quantity / Price petitioning the Board for a Hardship Variance 10 allow Mr. Moody stated he had been contacted by Grady Hartzog 10,000 - $4,216 a third dwelling in order to care for their daughter. who had been contacted by Curtis Cupp with Linn Lease 15,000 = $5,530 Mr. Corbitt presented and requested Board approval of Group in connection with the construction of the Tri-County 20,000 = $6,846 Hardship Variance Petition 5-12 as requested by Marvin and Hospital. In order for them to obtain a retention pond permit StorterChilds Quantity / Price Sharon Detweiler. the Suwannee River Water Management has requested they get 10,000 - $4,168 Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience permission from both the City of Chiefl and and Levy County Printing 15,000 = $5,300 wishing to speak for or against the petition. Mrs. Cannon asked to work in their right-of-ways. Mr. Moody stated they are 20,000 = $6,433 a question which was answered by Mr. Corbitt. requesting a letter from the Board of County Commissioners Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the purchase from Comm. Stevens then dosed fl oor to public comment. authorizing Tri-County Hospital and Ingram Civil Engineering Print Shop of 10,000 copies at $4,216. Second was made by Comm. Drew made a motion to approve Ha.Va. 5-12 as to be the agents for the work being done in the right-of-ways. Comm. Joyner and the MOTION CARRIES. requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the Motion Comm. Drew made a motion to approve a letter to be Mrs. McQueen presented additional promotional items to the CARRIES. prepared as requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the Commissioners. Atty. Brown did swearing in for anyone wishing to speak MOTION CARRIES. Danny Shipp added, information regarding a link from the from the audience and asked if any of the Commissioners had Mr. Moody gave the Commissioners information on the Clerks website to the Visit Levy site. ex-parte communication regarding Special Exception 2-12. inmate work crew situation. COUNTY ATTORNEY Comm. Drew stated she had communication with the Mr. Moody also informed the Commissioners of an invitation Anne Bast Brown applicant and attorneys. to a Community Partnership event to be held at the Lowell A. Ratifi cation of Emergency Declaration 20 12-36 B. Petition SE 2-12, Morris-Depew Associates, Inc., Reception Center on August 2nd al 10:00 A.M. enacted by the Chair on June 25, 2012. representing Colby Gwyn-Williams and Jose Raul CORRESPONDENCE Atty. Brown requested Board ratifi cation of Emergency Hernandez, petitioning the Board for a Special Karen Blackburn Declaration 2012-36 enacted by the Chair on June 25, 2012 as Exception to allow a Dog Kennel located at 551 SE A. Request approval to replace Comm. Mike Joyner a result of heavy rainfall and winds throughout the county from 215th Avenue, Morriston, Florida. (approved at the May 22, 2012 Regular meeting) and Tropical Storm Debby. Mr. Corbitt presented SE 2-12 for Board approval and read add Commissioner Chad Johnson as an Alternate Comm. Bell made a motion to ratify Emergency Declaration into record the conditions of the Petition. Member to the Levy County Transportation 2012-36 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Johnson and Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone from the audience Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, W.R.P.C. tho MOTION CARRIES. wishing to speak for or against the Petition. Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval to replace Comm. Atty. Brown then requested the Board hear non-agenda item. Charlie Gotier of Morris, Depew and Associates from Mike Joyner (approved at the May 22, 2012 Regular meeting) Comm. Bell made a motion to hear a non-agenda item Tallahassee spoke to the Board giving information regarding the and add Commissioner Chad Johnson as an Alternate Member as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the petitioners’ plans for construction and operation of the kennel. to the Levy County Transportation Disadvantaged Local MOTION CARRIES Raul Hernandez and Colby Williams both spoke to the Board Coordinating Board, W.R.P.C. Comm. Johnson made a motion Atty. Brown requested Board ratifi cation of Emergency explaining plans for the operation of the proposed kennel and to approve the replacement as requested. Second was made by Declaration 2012-38 extending Emergency Declaration 2012- Mr. Hernandez’s background in dog training. Comm. Bell and the MOTION CARRIES. 36. Comm. Stevens asked if there was anyone in the audience B. Request approval of Proclamation 2012-23, recognizing Comm. Bell made a motion to ratify Emergency Declaration wishing to speak for or against the Special Exception. Ms. July as Water Safety Month and promoting water safety 2012-38 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and Cannon spoke. through public awareness. the MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Stevens then dosed the fl oor to public comment. Mrs. Blackburn requested Board approval of Proclamation B. Request approval, purchase of upgrade for the Abacus Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve SE 2-12 as 2012-23, recognizing July as Water Safety Month and software as a sole source provider of software used by requested. Second was made by Comm. Bell and the MOTION promoting water safety through public awareness. the Offi ce of the County Attorney in the amount of CARRIES. Comm. Johnson made a motion to approve Proclamation $2,904.30. CLERK OF COURT 2012-23 as requested. Second was made by Comm. Drew and Atty. Brown requested Board approval for the purchase of Danny Shipp the MOTION CARRIES. an upgrade for the Abacus Software as a sole source provider A. Request selection of new Value Adjustment Board PUBLIC SAFETY of software used by the offi ce of the County Attorney in the (VAB) representatives and advertise, if needed, for the David Knowles, Director amount of $2,90430 for three years. citizen representative. Mr. Chubb is currently serving as A. Request approval to purchase two heart monitors Comm. Joyner made a motion to approve the software our citizen representative, and has for many years. from Physio Control (sole supplier). We have been upgrade purchase as requested. Second was made by Comm. Mr. Shipp requested Board appointment of VAB members; issued payment from EMS Matching Grant Funds in Bell and the MOTION CARRIES. one Citizen of the county, two Commissioners as regular the amount of $50,000. Th e remaining balance for the COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS members and one as an alternate. Mr. Shipp stated Ivan Chubb monitors ($17,801.30) will come from the EMS Impact Comm. Johnson reported there were several Levy County had been serving as the Citizen member and was willing to Fee Fund. Students who did well at the recent FFA Convention. continue to serve. Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to purchase two heart Comm. Bell reported there will be Regional Baseball playoff s After discussion, the Commissioners agreed to appoint monitors from Physio Control for $67,801.30. Mr. Knowles in Chiefl and this weekend. Th e girls 12 & under Softball team Comm. Joyner and Comm. Bell as members. Comm. Drew explained $50,000 will be funded by EMS Matching Grant from Chiefl and will be competing in State playoff s. agreed to serve as the Alternate. Funds and the remaining balance of $17,801.30 will be paid Comm. Bell reported the merger of Duke Energy and Th e Commissioners agreed to advertise for the Citizen from the EMS Impact Fee Fund. Progress Energy merger. Representative as there had been interest made known to Comm. Drew made a motion to approve the purchase of two Comm. Joyner reported he is working on getting a portion Comm. Bell in this position. heart monitors from Physio Control as requested. Second was of road from SR19 to CR 326, from the Gulf Hammock Post LEVY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE made by Comm. Johnson and the MOTION CARRIES. Offi ce to the boat landing dedicated to Michael O’Steen. Mike West. 911 Coordinator B. Request approval to re-chassis unit 105. Th e bid price THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS TO COME Requesting Board Chair’s signature on two contracts; of $102,646.00 from Beck Auto Sales was agreed upon BEFORE THE COMMISSION, THE MEETING A. Viper 4.1 upgrade under the Florida Sheriff ’s Association Bid Award ADJOURNED AT 11:20 A.M. B. 9-1-1 mapping project Announcement 11-19-0907. ATTEST: Mr. West requested Board approval of the Viper 4.1 upgrade Mr. Knowles requested Board approval to re-chassis Unit to PSAP equipment which allows the dispatch center to remain 105 . Th e bid price of $102,646 from Beck Auto Sales was Clerk of Court, Danny J. Shipp in concurrence with the State E911 Plan. Mr. West also agreed upon under the Florida Sheriff ’s Association Bid Award requested Board approval of a 9-1-1 mapping project which Announcement 11· 19·0907. Chairman, Danny Stevens will convert their maps to a solution with next generation 9·1·1 Comm. Bell made a motion to approve the request to re- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS capabilities. Both projects are fully funded by grants from the chassis Unit 105. Second was made by Comm. Drew and the LEVY COUNTY, FL State of Florida E911 Board. MOTION CARRIES. Comm. Drew made a motion to approve both items as C. 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execution. LEVY COUNTY COURT- DIVISION and the North- Pub.: July 19, 26, 2012. and the Or der Rescheduling NOTICE OF APPLICATION Johnny Smith, Sheriff HOUSE, LOCATED AT 355 west corner of said Lot 15 ------Foreclo sure Sale entered on FOR TAX DEED Levy County, Florida S. COURT STREET, BRON- and the point of be ginning IN THE CIRCUIT COURT July 9, 2012, in this cause, NOTICE IS HEREBY In accordance with the SON, LEVY COUNTY, of the herein de scribed OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL in the Circuit Court of Levy GIVEN, that the holder(s) Americans with Disabilities FLORIDA, AT 11:00 A.M., parcel; thence continue CIRCUIT IN AND FOR County, Florida, I will sell of Certificate number 1277- Act, persons needing spe- September 10, 2012, the fol- S.00°43’28”E. along the LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA the property situated in Levy 07 of the sale of 2007 has cial accommodation to par- lowing de scribed property as said West line a distance CIVIL ACTION County, Florida, described (have) filed said Certificate ticipate in this proceeding set forth in said Final Judg- of 135.63 feet to the South- CASE NO.: 38-2009-CA- as: for a Tax Deed to be issued should contact the Levy ment, to-wit: west corner of said Lot 15; 001282 PARCEL #4 OF THE thereon. The name(s) of the County Sheriff’s Office Civil THE NORTH 1063.11 thence N.88°21’36” W. a DIVISION: MARGARET RICE SUR- holder(s) of said Certificate, Division not later than five FEET OF THE EAST 1/3 distance of I 0.34 feet., THE BANK OF NEW VEY, AN UNRECORDED the description of the prop- working days prior to the OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE thence N.00°05’42”E. a YORK MELLON FKA THE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED erty, the name(s) in which it proceeding at P.O. Drawer SW 1/4 OF SECTION 25, distance of 124.80 feet; BANK OF NEW YORK, IN SECTION 32, TOWN- is assessed are as follows: 1719, Bronson, Florida TOWNSHIP 16 SOUTH, thence N.00°34’09”W. a AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE NAME(S) OF CERTIFI- 32621. Telephone (352) RANGE 16 EAST, LEVY distance of 10.77 feet; CERTIFICATEHOLDERS 18 EAST, LEVY COUNTY, CATE HOLDER(S): FRANC- 486-5207, Lt. Todd Polo. COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO- thence S.88°21’ 36”E. a CWABS, INC., ASSET- FLORIDA, SAID PARCEL ESCA PALADINO Pub.: July 12, 19, 26, Aug. GETHER WITH A NON- distance of 8.52 feet to the BACKED CERTIFICATES, MORE PARTICULARLY LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF 2, 2012. EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT point of beginning, SERIES 2005- 16, DE SCRIBED AS FOL- THE PROPERTY: LOT 5, ------FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANY PERSON CLAIMING Plaintiff, LOWS: FOR A POINT BLOCK A, SUNSHINE SA- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT INGRESS AND EGRESS AN INTER EST IN THE SUR- vs. OF REFERENCE, COM- VANNA, ACCORDING TO OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL OVER AND ACROSS THE PLUS FROM THE SALE, IF KATHRYN M. BALDWIN , MENCE AT THE SOUTH- THE PLAT THEREOF RE- CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR SOUTH 25 FEET OF THAT ANY, OTHER THAN THE et al, EAST CORNER OF SEC- CORDED IN PLAT BOOK LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF PROPERTY OWNER AS Defendant(s). TION 32, TOWNSHIP 3, PAGE 44, PUBLIC RE- PROBATE DIVISION THE SW 1/4 OF SEC- OF THE DATE OF THE LIS NOTICE OF 13 SOUTH, RANGE 18 CORDS OF LEVY COUNTY, FILE NO. 38-2012-CP- TION 25, TOWNSHIP 16 PENDENS MUST FILE A RESCHEDULED EAST; THENCE RUN FLORIDA. 000104 SOUTH, RANGE 16 EAST, CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS FORECLOSURE SALE N.89°55’11”W. ALONG NAME(S) IN WHICH AS- IN RE: ESTATE OF LYING EAST OF AN EX- AFTER THE SALE. NOTICE IS HEREBY THE SOUTH LINE OF SESSED: EARL EUGENE BOBBY CLAYTON ISTING COUNTY GRADE. Under the American with GIVEN pursuant to an Or- SAID SECTION 32 A DIS- ELDERKIN JR. MORGAN, ANY PERSON CLAIMING Disabilities Act, if you are a der Rescheduling Foreclo- TANCE OF 2000.95 FEET All of said property being Deceased. AN INTEREST IN THE SUR- person with a disability who sure Sale dated June 12, TO THE EASTERLY in the County of Levy, State NOTICE TO CREDITORS PLUS FROM THE SALE, IF needs any accommodation 2012 and entered in Case RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF of Florida. The name of the decedent, ANY, OTHER THAN THE in order to participate in this NO. 38-2009-CA-001282 STATE ROAD NO. 121; Unless such Certificate the designation of the court PROPERTY OWNER AS proceeding, you are enti tled, of the Circuit Court of the THENCE N.21°32’00”E. shall be redeemed accord- in which the admini stration OF THE DATE OF THE LIS at no cost to you, to the pro- EIGHTH Judicial Circuit ALONG SAID EAST- ing to law, the property de- of this estate is pending, and PENDENS MUST FILE A vision of certain assis tance. in and for LEVY County, ERLY RIGHT OF WAY scribed in such Certificate the file num ber are indicated CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS Please contact the ADA Co- Florida wherein THE BANK LINE A DISTANCE OF will be sold to the highest above. The address of the AFTER THE SALE. ordinator at (352) 337-6237, OF NEW YORK MELLON 1879.04 FEET TO THE bidder in the Courthouse court is 355 S. Court Street, DATED at BRONSON, at least 7 days before your FKA THE BANK OF NEW POINT OF BEGINNING; lobby on the 6th day of Au- Bronson, FL 32621. The Florida, this 10th day of July, scheduled court appear- YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THENCE CONTINUE N. gust, 2012, between the names and addresses of 2012. ance. If you are hearing or THE CERTIFICATEHOLD- 21°32’00”E. ALONG SAID hours of 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 the personal representative DANNY J. SHIPP voice impaired, please call ERS CWABS, INC., AS- RIGHT OF WAY LINE P.M. and the personal represen- CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT 711. SETBACKED CERTIFI- 743.20 FEET; THENCE S. DATED this 27th DAY OF tative’s attorney are indi- COURT If you are deaf or hard of CATES, SERIES 2005- 16, 86°53’11”E. 430.20 FEET; JUNE 2012. cated below. Levy County, Florida hearing and require an ASL is the Plaintiff and KATH- THENCE S.00°15’05”W. DANNY J. SHIPP If you have been served By: Gwen McElroy /s/ interpreter or an assisted RYN M. BALDWIN; are the 706.00 FEET; THENCE CLERK OF CIRCUIT with a copy of this notice and Deputy Clerk listening device to partici- Defendants, The Clerk of the N.86°53’11”W. 700.29 COURT you have any claim or de- Pub.: July 19, 26, 2012. pate in a proceeding, please Court will sell to the highest FEET TO CLOSE ON LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA mand against the dece dent’s ------contact Court Interpreting at and best bidder for cash at THE POINT OF BEGIN- Pub.: Jul 05, 2012, Jul 12, estate, even if that claim is IN THE CIRCUIT COURT interpreter circuit8.org MAIN LOBBY OF THE LEVY NING SUBJECT TO AND 2012, Jul 19, 2012, Jul 26, unmatured, contin gent or un- OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL Dated this 9th day of July, COUNTY COURTHOUSE at TOGETHER WITH AN 2012. liquidated, you must file your CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR 2012. 11:00 AM, on the 10th day EASEMENT FOR THE ------claim with the court ON OR LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA (SEAL) of September, 2012, the fol- PURPOSE OF INGRESS NOTICE OF BEFORE THE LATER OF A CIVIL DIVISION: DANNY J. SHIPP lowing described property as AND EGRESS OVER SHERIFF’S SALE DATE THAT IS 3 MONTHS CASE NO.: 38-2011-CA-470 Clerk of the Circuit Court set forth in said Final Judg- AND ACROSS THE Notice is hereby given AFTER THE DATE OF THE AURORA LOAN By: Gwen McElroy /s/ ment: NORTH 25 FEET OF THE that pursuant to a Writ of FIRST PUBLICATION OF SERVICES, LLC, Deputy Clerk LOTS 15 AND 16, ABOVE REFERENCED Execution issued out of the THIS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS Plaintiff, Pub.: July 19, 26, 2012. BLOCK 7, OAK VILLA, PARCEL. Circuit Court for Alachua AFTER YOU RECEIVE A vs. ------ACCORDING TO THE a/k/a 1651 SE STATE rd County, Florida on the 23 COPY OF THIS NOTICE. CHARLES W. MILTON; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT PLAT THEREOF RE- RD 121, MORRISTON, FL day of February, 2012 in the All other creditors of the KIMBERLY H.MILTON; OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CORDED IN PLAT BOOK 32668-2359 cause wherein LEWIS OIL decedent and other per- UNKNOWN TENANT (S); CIRCUIT IN AND FOR 1, PAGE 39, PUBLIC RE- at public sale, to the highest COMPANY INC was Plaintiff sons who have claims or IN POSSESSION OF THE LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA CORDS OF LEVY COUN- and best bidder, for cash, in and HALLS TRUCKING INC de mands against the dece- SUBJECT PROPERTY, CASE NO. 38-2009-CA- TY, FLORIDA. the main lobby of Levy Coun- and SCOTT F. HALL, were dent’s estate, including un- Defendants. 001327 A/K/A 425 S.E. 4TH AV- ty Courthouse, 355 South the Defendants, being case matured, contingent or un- US BANK NATIONAL ENUE, WILLISTON, FL Court Street, Bronson, FL NOTICE OF number 2011-CA-3389 Div. liquidated claims, must file ASSOCIATION, AS TRUST- 32696 32621, Levy County, Florida, K in said court, I, Johnny their claims with the court FORECLOSURE SALE EE FOR YMLT 2007-1, Any person claiming an at eleven o’clock a.m., on Smith, as Sheriff of Levy WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER NOTICE IS HEREBY Plaintiff(s), interest in the surplus from September 10, 2012. County, Florida have levied THE DATE OF THE FIRST GIVEN pursuant to Final vs. the sale, if any, other than Any person claiming an upon all the right, title and PUBLICATION OF THIS Judgment of Foreclosure CHERI THOMAS; et al., the property owner as of interest in the surplus from th interest of the Defendants, NOTICE. dated the 9 day of July, Defendant(s). the date of the Lis Pendens the sale, if any, other than HALLS TRUCKING INC and ALL CLAIMS NOT SO 2012, and entered in Case NOTICE OF must file a claim within sixty the property owner as of the SCOTT F. HALL, in and to FILED WILL BE FOREVER No. 38-2011-CA-470, of the FORECLOSURE SALE (60) days after the sale. date of the lis pendens must the following de scribed real BARRED. Circuit Court of the 8TH Ju- PURSUANT TO WITNESS MY HAND and file a claim within 60 days af- property: EVEN IF A CLAIM IS dicial Circuit in and for Levy CHAPTER 45 the seal of this Court on July ter the sale. Levy County Property NOT BARRED BY THE County, Florida, wherein NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- 9, 2012. Dated at Bronson, Florida, Appraiser Parcel No. LIMITATIONS DESCRIBED AURORA LOAN SERVIC- EN that Sale will be made Danny J. Shipp this 11th day of July, 2012. 0339427300, located at ABOVE, ALL CLAIMS ES, LLC is the Plaintiff and pursuant to an Order or Final Clerk of the Circuit Court (SEAL) 10930 N. E. 87th Place, WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN CHARLES W. MILTON, Summary Judg ment. Final By: Gwen McElroy /s/ (Seal) Bronson, Levy County, FILED WILL BE BARRED KIMBERLY H. MILTON and Judgment was awarded on Deputy Clerk Florida, described as fol- TWO YEARS AFTER DE- UNKNOWN TENANT (S) May 21, 2010 in Civil Case Americans with Disabilities Danny J. Shipp lows: CEDENT’S DEATH. IN POSSESSION OF THE No.: 38-2009-CA-001327, Act: If you are a person with Clerk of the Circuit Court Tracts 123, 124, 125 The date of death of the SUBJECT PROPERTY are of the Circuit Court of the a disability who needs any By: Gwen McElroy /s/ and 157, UNIVERSITY decedent is: May 10, 2012. defen dants. The Clerk of EIGHTH Judi cial Circuit in accommodation in order to Deputy Clerk ESTATES, an unre- The date of first publica- this Court shall sell to the and for LEVY County, Flori- participate in this proceed- Pub.: July 19, 26, 2012. corded subdivision, said tion of this Notice is July 19, high est and best bidder for da, wherein, US BANK NA- ing, you are entitled, at no ------tracts more particularly 2012. cash at the, FRONT STEPS TIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS cost to you, to the provision IN THE CIRCUIT COURT described as follows: Personal Representative: OF THE LEVY COUNTY TRUSTEE FOR YMLT 2007- of certain assistance. Please OF FLORIDA EIGHTH Tract 123: The West ½ .Mellody K. Morgan COURTHOUSE ON MON- 1 is the Plaintiff, and, CHERI contact: Ms. Jan Phillips, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ 4650 S.E. 190th Avenue DAYS, 355 SOUTH COURT THOMAS; YALE MORT- Human Resources Man- AND FOR LEVY COUNTY, of the NE ¼ of the NE 1/4, Morriston, FL 32668 STREET, BRONSON, FL GAGE CORPORATION; ager, Alachua County Fam- FLORIDA and Tract 124: The East ½ Attorney for Personal Rep- 32621, 11:00 AM on the 1st JOHN DOE AND JANE ily/Civil Courthouse, 201 E. CASE NUMBER: 38-2012- of the SE ¼ of the SW ¼ resentative: day of October, 2012 the fol- DOE; AND UN KNOWN University Avenue, Room CA-000261 of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ James L. Richard lowing described property as TENANT(S) IN POSSES- 410, Gainesville, FL 32601; DRUMMOND COMMUNITY , and Tract 125: The W ½ Florida Bar No. 243477 set forth in said Final Judg- SION are Defen dants. Phone: 352-337-6237; Fax: BANK, a Florida Banking of the SW ¼ of the SE ¼ 808 SE Fort King Street ment, to wit: The clerk of the court will 352-374-5238. Corporation, of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ Ocala, FL 34471 EXHIBIT A sell to the highest bidder for Pub.: July 19, 26, 2012. Plaintiff, and Tract 157; The W ½ of (352) 369-1300 Lot 15, BULLOCK’S cash at the MAIN LOBBY ------vs. the NW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Pub.: July 19, 26, 2012. SUBDIVISION, as per plat of the Courthouse located IN THE CIRCUIT COURT BILLY J. KYSER, De- the SE ¼ of the NE 1/4 , ------thereof recorded in Plat at 355 South Court Street, OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL ceased, STEPHANIE all in Section 10, Township IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Book I, Page(s) 50, Public Bronson, FL 32621, at 11:00 CIRCUIT IN AND FOR KECK, JAMES ERIC KY- 12 South, Range 17 East, OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL Records of Levy County, AM. on the 1st day of Octo- LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA SER and Levy County, Florida. TO- CIRCUIT IN AND FOR Florida. ber, 2012, the following de- CASE NO. 38-2011-CA- SHANNON TRACY GETHER with a 1999 LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA TOGETHER WITH a strip scribed real property as set 000640 PURVIS, double-wide mobile home CIVIL DIVISION of land lying immedi ately forth in said Final Sum mary US BANK, N.A. Defendants.. bearing ID #s: Case #: 2010-CA-000963 West of Lot 15, BULL- Judgment, to wit: Plaintiff, NOTICE OF SALE FLFLW70A26380GH21 Chase Home Finance, LLC OCK’S SUBDIVISION, as LOT 8, CHERRY POINT v. PURSUANT TO and Plaintiff, per plat thereof recorded UNIT ONE, ACCORDING TRACY A. DIGIACOMO; CHAPTER 45 FLFLW70B26380GH21 -vs.- in Plat Book 1, Page(s) TO THE PLAT THEREOF, DENNIS P. DIGIACOMO, NOTICE IS GIVEN that and Title #s: 75888063 Lisa J. VanDeboe a/k/a Lisa 50, Public Re cords of Levy AS RECORDED IN PLAT JR.; UNKNOWN TENANT 1; pursuant to Summary Final and 75888120, VanDeBoe a/k/a Lisa Van County. Florida, being BOOK 7, PAGE 19, OF UNKNOWN TENANT 2; AND Judgment Determining Ben- located thereon. DeBoe more par ticularly described THE PUBLIC RECORDS ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES eficiaries of Billy J. Kyser On the 14th day of August, Defendant(s). as fol lows: OF LEVY COUNTY, CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, and Final Judgment of Fore- 2012 at the Levy County AMENDED Commence at the FLORIDA. UNDER OR AGAINST closure dated the 11th day of Courthouse, 355 South NOTICE OF SALE North east corner of said ANY PERSON CLAIMING THE ABOVE NAMED July, 2012 in Case Number Court Street, Bronson, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- SE 1/4 and run thence AN INTEREST IN THE SUR- DEFENDANT(S), WHO (IS/ 38-2012-CA-000261 of the Florida at the hour of 11:00 EN pursuant to an Order re- N.86°46’35”W. along the PLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ARE) NOT KNOWN TO BE Circuit Court of the Eighth a.m. I will offer for sale and scheduling foreclosure sale North line of said SE 1/4 ANY, OTHER THAN THE DEAD OR ALIVE, WHETH- Judicial Circuit in and for sell all of the said Defen- dated July 9, 2012 en tered a distance of 183.43 feet; PROPERTY OWNER AS ER SAID UNKNOWN PAR- Levy County, Florida, in dants right, title and interest in Civil Case No. 2010-CA- thence S.00°43’28”E. a OF THE DATE OF THE LIS TIES CLAIM AS HEIRS, which DRUMMOND COM- in the above described real 000963 of the Circuit Court distance of 5.42 feet to PENDENS MUST FILE A DEVI SEES, GRANTEES, MUNITY BANK, a Florida property at public auction of the 8th Judi cial Circuit in the Northwest corner of CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AS SIGNEES, LIENORS, Banking Corporation, is the and will sell the same sub- and for Levy County, Flor- Lot 17 said BULLOCK’S AFTER THE SALE. CREDITORS, TRUSTEES, Plaintiff and BILLY J. KYS- ject to prior liens, encum- ida, wherein Chase Home SUBDI VISION; thence WITNESS my hand and SPOUSES, OR OTHER ER, De ceased, STEPHANIE brances, and judgments, if Finance, LLC, Plaintiff and S.00°43’78”E. along the the seal of the court on July CLAIMANTS; KECK, JAMES ERIC KYS- any, to the highest bidder for Lisa J. VanDeboe a/k/a Lisa West line of said BULL- 12, 2012. Defendants. ER and SHANNON TRACY cash in hand and /or certified VanDeBoe a/k/a Lisa Van OCK’S SUBDIVISION a (SEAL) NOTICE OF SALE PURVIS, are the Defen- check, the pro ceeds to be DeBoe are defendant(s), I distance of 450.24 feel CLERK OF THE COURT Notice is hereby given that, dants, I will sell to the high- applied as far as may be to will sell to the highest and to the South right of way Danny J. Shipp pursuant to the Summary Fi- est and best bidder for cash the payment of costs and the best bidder for cash, AT line of Bee Tree Drive per By: Gwen McElroy /s/ nal Judgment of Foreclosure in the front lobby of the Levy satisfaction of the described THE FRONT DOOR AT said BULLOCK’S SUB- Deputy Clerk entered on April 04, 2012, County Courthouse, 355 www.levyjournalonline.com 10B The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 LEGAL NOTICES

South Court Street, Bron- Defendants ST., WILLISTON, FL sure dated June 25, 2012, I (last known address of the Americans with Dis- son, Levy County, Florida at NOTICE OF 32696 will sell the property situated P. 0. Box N - 4616 abilities Act, any person re- 11:00 A.M. on the 20th day FORECLOSURE SALE at public sale, to the highest in Levy County, Florida, de- Nassau, Bahamas quiring special accommoda- of August, 2012, the follow- NOTICE IS HEREBY and best bidder for cash, on scribed as follows: EVA HILTON tions to provide comments ing described property set GIVEN pursuant to an Order August 27, 2012, at eleven Lot 54, Block B of (last known address on this rulemaking is asked forth in the Order or Final or Final Judgment en tered o’clock a.m. EST, in the main SUWANNEE RIVER P. O. Box N - 4616 to contact The Southwest Judgment of Foreclosure: in Case No. 38-2011-CA- lobby of Levy County Court- SPRINGS S/D NO. 1 OF Nassau, Bahamas Florida Water Management Lot 10, Block 11, SU- 001129 of the Circuit Court house, 355 South Court MANATEE SPRINGS YOU ARE NOTIFIED District Human Resources WANNEE RIVER HIGH- of the 8TH Judicial Circuit Street, Bronson, FL 32621, AREA, according to the that a Complaint has been Director, 2379 Broad Street, LANDS, according to the in and for LEVY County, in accordance with Section Plat thereof as recorded filed against you in LEVY Brooksville, Florida 34604- Plat thereof, as re corded Florida, wherein, BANK OF 45.031, Florida Statutes. in Plat Book 1, page 52 County, Florida and you are 6899; telephone (352) 796- in Plat Book 4, Page(s) AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff Any person claiming an of the Public Records of required to serve a copy of 7211, ext. 4702 or 37 and 37-A , of the pub- and, COLLINS, GREG, . al., interest in the surplus from Levy County, Florida. your written defenses, if any, 1-800-423-1476 (FL only), lic records of Levy County, are Defen dants, I will sell to the sale, if any, other than TOGETHER WITH a to it on GREGORY V. BEAU- ext. 4702; TDD (FL only) Florida. the high est bidder for cash the property owner as of the 1994 Sabre Mobile Home CHAMP, P.A., the Plaintiff’s 1-800-231-6103; or email to TOGETHER WITH a at the hour of 11:00 a.m., on date of the lis pendens must ID#42611064G, Title attorney, whose address is ADACoordinator@swfwmd. 1994 Eagle Double-wide the 20th day of August, 2012 file a claim within 60 days af- #6610852 P. O. Box 1129, Chiefland, state.fl.us. Mobile Home, ID Nos. the following described ter the sale. Street Address: 11430 FL 32644, on or before thirty If you are hearing or speech GAFLP54A74089ET and property: . (Seal) NW 107th Terrace, (30) days from date of first impaired, please contact the GAFLP54B74089ET. LAND SITUATED IN Danny J. Shipp Chiefland, FL 32629 publication of this Notice, agency using the Florida Re- ANY PERSON CLAIMING THE COUNTY OF LEVY Clerk of the Circuit Court Tax Parcel #: and file the original with lay Service, 1(800)955-8771 AN INTEREST IN THE SUR- IN THE STATE OF FL By: Gwen McElroy /s/ 07652-017-00 the clerk of this court either (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 PLUS FROM THE SALE, IF LOT 3, CURTIS ES- Deputy Clerk at public sale, to the highest before service on the plain- (Voice). ANY, OTHER THAN THE TATES, AS PER PLAT PERSONS WITH DIS- bidder for cash, at the main tiff’s attorney or immediately THE PERSON TO BE PROPERTY OWNER AS THEREOF FILES IN PLAT ABILITIES REQUESTING entrance of the Levy Coun- thereafter; oth erwise a de- CONTACTED REGARDING OF THE DATE OF THE LIS BOOK 10, PAGE 2 OF REASONABLE ACCOM- ty Courthouse, 355 South fault will be en tered against THE PROPOSED RULES PENDENS MUST FILE A THE PUBLIC MODATIONS TO PARTICI- Court Street, Bronson, FL you for the relief demanded AND TO OBTAIN A COPY CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS RECORDS OF LEVY PATE IN THIS PRO- 32621, at 11:00 A.M. on the in the complaint or petition. IS: Sonya White, 7601 U.S. AFTER THE SALE. COUNTY, FLORIDA. CEEDING SHOULD CON- 27th day of August, 2012. DATED on July 17, 2012. Highway 301 North, Tampa, DATED this 11th day of Any person claiming an TACT (352) 374-3639 OR WITNESS my hand and (COURT SEAL) FL 33637-6759, (813) 985- July, 2012. interest in the surplus from VIA FLORIDA RELAY SER- official seal of said court this DANNY SHIPP, 7481 (4660). (SEAL) the sale, if any, other than VICE 1-800-955-8771. 19th day of July, 2012. CLERK OF COURT (Ref OGC # 2012009). DANNY J. SHIPP the property owner as of the Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. DANNY J. SHIPP By: S Smith /s/ Pub.: July 26, 2012. Clerk of the Court date of the lis pendens must ------Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk ------By: Gwen McElroy /s/ file a claim within 60 days af- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT BY: Gwen McElroy /s/ Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. NOTICE OF PUBLIC Deputy Clerk ter the sale. OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DEPUTY CLERK ------HEARING by SBLC Pub.: July 19, 26, 2012. DATED this 19th day of CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT The School Board of Levy ------July, 2012. LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA ------IN AND FOR LEVY County will hold a Public IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Clerk Circuit Court CASE NO: 38-2011-CA- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY, FLORIDA Hearing at its office in Bron- OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL By: Gwen McElroy /s/ 001213 OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL PROBATE DIVISION son, Florida, 480 Marshburn CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR Deputy Clerk 21ST MORTGAGE CIRCUIT IN AND FOR File Number: 38-2012-CP- Drive, on Tuesday, August LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA. If you are a person with a CORPORATION, A LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA 000101 21, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. to CASE No. 38-2010 CA disability who needs any ac- Delaware corporation, CIVIL ACTION IN RE: ESTATE OF: amend/adopt the following 001389 commodation in order to par- authorized to Transact CASE NO. 38-2012-CA- EVELENA FRAZIER HILL School Board Policies: PHH MORTGAGE ticipate in this proceed ing, business in Florida, 000287 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 4.03 Grading and CORPORATION, you are entitled, at no cost to Plaintiff, CAPITAL CITY BANK, a The administration of the Reporting; PLAINTIFF, you, to the provision of cer- vs. Florida banking corporation, estate of Evelena Frazier 4.05 Examinations; VS. tain assistance. Please con- AMY L. COOK; UNKNOWN Plaintiff, Hill, deceased, File Num- 4.06 Requirements for JACQUELINE A. tact the clerk of the court’s SPOUSE OF AMY L. vs. ber 39-2012-CP-000101 is Graduation from TIMMONS, ET AL. disability coordi nator at least COOK; GREGORY S. DEBORAH J. WRIGHT pending in the Circuit Court Regular High DEFENDANT(S). 7 days before your sched- HOPKINS; AND UNKNOWN a/k/a DEBORAH for Levy County, FL, Pro- School; NOTICE OF uled court ap pearance, or SPOUSE OF GREGORY S. CROPPER and bate Division, the address 4.08 Certificate of Com- FORECLOSURE SALE immediately upon receiv- HOPKINS; CHRISTOPHER L. of which is 355 S. Court St., pletion for Excep- NOTICE IS HEREBY ing this notifica tion if the Defendants. WRIGHT, wife and husband; Bronson, FL 32621. The tional Education GIVEN pursuant to the Fi- time before the scheduled NOTICE OF SALE and any and all unknown names and addresses of the Students; nal Judgment of Foreclosure appearance is less than 7 NOTICE IS GIVEN that, in Tenants In Possession, personal representative and 4.18 Transfer of Credits; dated June 25, 2012 in the days; if you are hearing or accordance with the Plain- Defendants. the personal representa- 4.141 Wellness Policy above action, I will sell to voice impaired, call 711. tiff’s Final Judgment of Fore- NOTICE OF SALE tive’s attorney are set forth (no change, public the highest bidder for cash Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. closure entered on July 18, TO WHOM IT MAY CON- below. info only); at Levy, Florida, on Septem------2012 in the above-styled CERN: All creditors of the dece dent 4.29 Exceptional Stu- ber 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at IN THE CIRCUIT COURT cause, I will sell to the high- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- and other persons having dent Education Lobby of Levy County Court- OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL est and best bidder for cash EN that I, DANNY SHIPP, claims or demands against 4.41 Security of Tests; house (usu ally) or Board CIRCUIT IN AND FOR on August 27, 2012 at 11:00 Clerk of the Circuit Court of decedent’s estate, includ- 5.26 Corporal of Commis sioners meeting LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA A.M. (EST), in the BOCC the Eighth Judicial Circuit, ing unmatured, con tingent Punishment; room - 355 S. Court St., CASE NO. 38-2010-CA- Meeting Room in the Levy in and for LEVY County, or unliquidated claims, on 5.35 Valedictorian and Bronson, FL 32621 for the 000833 County Courthouse, located Florida, pursuant to the whom a copy of this notice is Salutatorian; following de scribed property: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A at 355 S. Court St., Bronson, Summary Final Judg ment In served, must file their claims 6.11 Suspension and LOT 6, BLOCK 4, OAK Plaintiff, Florida, the Foreclosure entered in the with this Court WITHIN THE Dismissal with KNOLL ESTATES, AC- v. following described prop erty: above styled cause, will sell LATER OF 3 MONTHS AF- Partial or No Pay; CORDING TO THE PLAT ELIZABETH MATTHEWS Lot 71, Block 3, FANNIN at public sale the following TER THE DATE OF THE 6.111 Suspension with THEREOF RECORDED A/K/A ELIZABETH C. SPRINGS ANNEX, ac- described property situate, FIRST PUBLICATION OF Partial or No Pay IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE MATTHEWS; UNKNOWN cording to the map or plat in LEVY County, Florida, to THTS NOTICE OR 30 DAYS (new); 18, PUBLIC RECORDS SPOUSE OF ELIZABETH thereof as recorded in Plat wit: AFTER THE DATE OF SER- 6.20 Sick Leave; OF LEVY COUNTY, MATTHEWS; UNKNOWN Book 3, Page 31 of the LOT 1, BRONSON VICE OF A COPY OF THIS 6.39 Discrimination FLORIDA. TOGETHER TENANT 1; UNKNOWN Public Records of Levy HILLS ESTATES, a Type II NOTICE ON THEM, 7.01 School Budget WITH A 1983 CHANDLER TENANT 2; and all unknown County, Florida. Subdivision, according to All other creditors of the System; DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE parties claiming by, through, TOGETHER WITH the Plat thereof re corded decedent and persons hav- 9.24 Replacement HOME BEARING ID#’S under or against the above that certain 2009 SCOT- in Plat Book 1, page 23 ing claims or demands Schedule. GAFL2AD51055654 & named Defendant(s), who BILT “SANDPIPER”, of the Public Re cords of against the decedent’s es- The public is welcome GAFL2BD51055654 AND (is/are) not known to be Double wide Manufac- Levy County, Florida; also tate, including unmatured, to attend. Persons having TITLE #S 20395427 & dead or alive, whether said tured Home, Serial # known as East ½ of the contingent and unliquidated questions concerning the 20395431 NOW LO- unknown parties claim as SBHGA1500803868A&B. Northeast ¼ of the North- claims, must file their claims proposed School Board CATED THEREON. heirs, devisees, grantees, Property Address: 7751 west ¼ of Section 28, with this Court WITHIN Policy adoption/amendment Any person claiming an assignees, lienors, credi- NW 168th Ln, Trenton, Fl Township 11 South, Range 3 MONTHS AFTER THE should contact Jeff Edison, interest in the surplus from tors, trustees, spouses, or 32693. 17 East, Levy County, DATE OF THE FIRST PUB- Director of Administration, the sale, if any, other than other claimants; VICTOR ANY PERSON CLAIMING Florida. TOGETHER with LICATION OF THIS NO- School Board of Levy Coun- the property owner as of ALIZEA ORTIZ A/K/A VIC- AN INTEREST IN THE SUR- a 1980 FAMILY WAGON TICE. ty, Bronson, Florida at (352) the date of the lis pendens TOR MANUEL ALICEA OR- PLUS FROM THE SALE, IF DW Mobile Home bearing ALL CLAIMS NOT SO 486-5231. Copies of the must file a claim within sixty TIZ; UNITED STATES OF ANY, OTHER THAN THE Serial Numbers FH4347A FILED WILL BE FOREVER proposed changes may be (60) days after the sale. The AMERICA, DEPART MENT PROPERTY OWNER AS AND FH4347B. BARRED. obtained, at cost, from the Court, in its discretion, may OF HOUSING AND URBAN OF THE DATE OF THE LIS Said sale shall be made The date of the first publi- Office of the Superin tendent enlarge the time of the sale. DEVELOPMENT PENDENS MUST FILE A to the highest and best bid- cation of this notice is July of Schools, 480 Marshburn Notice of the changed time Defendants. CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS der for cash pursuant to the 26, 2012. Drive, Bronson, Florida. of sale shall be published as NOTICE OF SALE AFTER THE SALE. Summary Final Judgment Personal. Representative: Pub.: July 26, 2012. provided herein. Notice is hereby given that, Dated: July 19, 2012. entered in the above styled Maude L. Williams ------DATED: July 17, 2012. pursuant to the Final Judg- (COURT SEAL) cause and will be held on P.O. Box 903 INVITATION TO BID By: Gwen McElroy /s/ ment of Foreclosure dated DANNY J. SHIPP, CLERK the Courthouse steps of the Williston, FL 32696 NOTICE IS HEREBY Deputy Clerk of the Court July 17, 2012, in this cause, I LEVY COUNTY CIRCUIT LEVY County Courthouse in John C. Trentelman, GIVEN THAT THE BOARD If you are a person with a will sell the property situated COURT Bronson, Florida, on the 27th Attorney at Law OF COUNTY COMMIS- disability who needs any in LEVY County, Florida, de- By: Gwen McElroy ./s/ day of August, 2012, com- 207 N. Magnolia Ave. SIONERS OF LEVY COUN- accommodation in order to scribed as: Deputy Clerk mencing at the hour of 11:00 Ocala, FL. 34475 TY, FLORIDA, hereby calls participate in this proceed- BEGIN AT THE NORTH- Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. A.M. 352-732-6977 for and re quests sealed bids ing, you are entitled, at no WEST CORNER OF ------All interested parties shall Florida Bar No. 176581 for: cost to you, to the provision SECTION 32, TOWN- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT be governed accordingly by Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. PROFESSIONAL of certain assistance. Please SHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE OF FLORIDA EIGHTH this Notice. ------SERVICES AS GENERAL contact the ADA Coordina- 18 EAST, LEVY COUN- JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN DATED this 19th day of NOTICE OF ENGINEERING tor, Ms. Jan Phillips at 201 TY, FLORIDA; THENCE AND FOR LEVY COUNTY, July, 2012. PROPOSED RULE CONSULTANT TO THE E. University Avenue, Room RUN SOUTH ALONG FLORIDA DANNY SHIPP The Southwest Florida Wa- GEORGE T. LEWIS 410, Gainesville, FL 32601; THE SECTION LINE; S CASE NO.: 38-2012-CA- Clerk of the Court ter Management District is (CEDAR KEY) AIRPORT tele phone number 352-337- 00°01’24” W, 1158.58 000091 By: Gwenn McElroy /s/ proposing to amend the fol- Submittal Deadline: 6237 within two (2) working FEET; THENCE RUN DYNAMIC GROWTH, INC., Deputy Clerk lowing rule(s): 40D-1.603, August 17th, 2012 days of your receipt of this EAST, 399.23 FEET a Florida corporation, Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. F.A.C. 2:00 p.m. EST notice; if you are hearing im- FOR THE POINT OF Plaintiff, ------The purpose of this rule- Detailed information paired, call the Florida Relay BEGINNING; THENCE vs. IN THE COUNTY COURT making is to clarify that no- and specifications on the Services at 1-800-955-8771 RUN EAST, 88.94 FEET; JERRY B. GEIGER and OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL tices of agency action will above may be obtained by (TTY); if you are voice im- THENCE RUN SOUTH PATSY GEIGER a/k/a CIRCUIT IN AND FOR be issued only to applicants contacting: paired, call the Florida Relay 150 FEET; THENCE PATSY TURNER GEIGER LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA and persons who have filed Fred Moody, Services at 1-800-955 8770. RUN WEST 88.94 FEET; a/k/a PATSY TURNER, his CIVIL ACTION requests for notification in County Coordinator Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. THENCE RUN NORTH wife; CAPITAL ONE (USA) CASE NO. 38-2012-CC- writing or via electronic mail. Levy County Board of ------150 FEET TO THE POINT N.A. f/k/a CAPITAL ONE 000241 The Notice of Proposed County Commissioners IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BEGINNING SAID BANK; MIDLAND FUND- CAPITAL CITY BANK, a Rulemaking appeared in the 355 South Court Street OF THE 8TH JUDICIAL TRACT ALSO KNOWN ING, LLC. a foreign limited li- Florida banking corporation, Florida Administrative Week- Bronson, FL 32621 CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR AS LOT 3, BLOCK 7, B & ability company; and CACH, Plaintiff, ly, Vol. 38, No. 30, Phone (352) 486-5219 LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA R UNRE CORDED SUB- LLC, a foreign limited liability vs. on July 27, 2012. A copy E-Mail: CASE No. 38-2011-CA- DIVISION, UNIT 5, LEVY company, LANGTON HILTON and of the proposed rule can be [email protected] 001129 COUNTY, FLORIDA. TO- Defendants. EVA HILTON, viewed on the District’s Pub.: July 26, Aug. 2, 2012. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. GETHER WITH THAT NOTICE OF SALE Defendants. website at http://www. ------Plaintiff CERTAIN MOBILE HOME Notice is hereby given NOTICE OF ACTION swfwmd.state.fl.us/rules/ vs. ATTACHED THERETO. that, pursuant to Summary TO: proposed/ COLLINS, GREG, et. al. A/K/A 14060 N.E. 48TH Final Judgment of Foreclo- LANGTON HILTON Pursuant to the provisions www.levyjournalonline.com July 26, 2012 Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 The Levy County Journal 11B Help for Those Aff ected by TS Debby People and businesses aff ected by Tropical Storm Debby in Citrus, Gilchrist, Lafayette, property insurance; and Polk and Sarasota counties in Florida can now apply for federal disaster assistance. • Your bank account routing information if you want FEMA to use direct deposit. What the disaster designation means: Beware of fraud For people and business owners who sustained damages or losses in those counties, money Suspicions of fraud or attempts to scam those aff ected by TS Debby should be reported for temporary housing, essential home repairs and other disaster-related expenses not covered to local law enforcement immediately. People who suspect anyone of committing contractor by insurance may be available. Renters, homeowners and business owners can register for fraud should contact the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation by help through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. calling 866-532-1440 or by emailing [email protected].fl .us. Register with FEMA by one of the following methods: Community relations teams canvassing disaster areas • Call 800-621-FEMA (3362). Assistance is available in most languages and lines are Community relations teams are in designated counties going door to door with disaster open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and use assistance information to help survivors recover from Tropical Storm Debby. a TTY, call 800-462-7585. Anyone representing the SERT (State Emergency Response Team) or FEMA, including • Go online to www.DisasterAssistance.gov. FEMA-contracted home and property damage inspectors, carries a photo ID ensuring they • By smartphone or tablet, use the FEMA app or go to m.fema.gov. are easily identifi able. FEMA and SERT teams wear agency shirts. FEMA will ask for the following information: SBA low-interest disaster loans: • Th e telephone number where you can be reached; Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available • Th e address where you lived at the time of the disaster and the address where you are to help with residential and business losses not covered by insurance. staying; Survivors and businesses may obtain information on SBA disaster loan applications by • Your Social Security number; calling 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and use a • A general description of damage to your property and other losses; TTY) or online at www.sba.gov. • Th e name of your insurance company and policy number or agent if you have • Th ey may also apply for disaster loans at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Preparing For Tonsil Surgery By Daris Howard After I was settled into a room they had me dress in a just relax and she left. backless evening gown so I would be too humiliated to try to It wasn’t too long and I was facing another dilemma. Before I went in for tonsil surgery the doctor said I should fl ee, then they asked me lots of questions like, “Is anyone in When nature calls I really hate making it into a public event, put things in order. It sounded so fi nal, like I was going to your family allergic to anything? Has anyone in your family but I was attached to so many machines that I knew I, and all die or something. He just said I wouldn’t want to do anything ever met anyone that is allergic to anything? Have you ever of the little R2-D2's that were with me, wouldn’t fi t into the for a few days afterward. I laughed. “I’ve never had a surgery sued a hospital before? Do you have insurance? Has your bathroom. I therefore had no choice but to push a button and that could keep me down for very long. I’m sure I’ll be up and insurance ever paid any hospital bill without complaining?” announce to the world of my intentions. around shortly.” He just rolled his eyes. Don’t answer yes to that last question or they think you’re Finally a nurse arrived and helped me disconnect from My surgery was just a few days before Mothers’ Day and I lying and they start over. some of the little mechanical parasites while I had to drag the didn’t even bother getting my wife a gift ahead of time. Why Next come the nurses. One came in to check all my vital others with me. Finally, more relaxed, I settled in for the long should I? I was sure within 24 hours I’d be right back to my signs like my heart, lungs, and impulse to fl ee. Another nurse wait, until I was queued up for departure to antistheticville. normal activity. Sure I would hurt a little, but I could endure that. joined her and had enough needles to start her own MASH Th is wait was their last phase of prepping me for surgery. Th e day was on me sooner than I expected. It has always unit. At this point, the nurse checking my blood pressure said, Th ey left me for about fi ve hours in a room with a TV that been interesting to me how a hospital has a person arrive for “Did you know your blood pressure is really high?” “Yes,” I had a broken remote and was locked into endless “Barney” surgery at 4:30 in the morning, during that part of the day answered, “but it wasn’t until I saw all of those needles.” reruns so that if I did happen to die, I would be grateful. when a normal person is still in bed. Th ey also told me not Once the fi rst nurse had verifi ed I was truly still alive, the Once my IQ has dropped 50%, due to giggling dinosaurs, to eat anything for at least twelve hours or so. I’m sure the second nurse started poking the needles into me to see if she I was fi nally ready for surgery because I reckoned nothing purpose for all of this is so I wouldn’t be thinking straight could remedy that fact. Nonetheless, when she fi nished, I had worse could happen to me. and couldn’t really consider what I was getting myself in to. not yet crossed over to the other side, though I felt my day (Daris Howard, award-winning, syndicated columnist, I’ve always been amazed that they tell me to have no food of judgment must be getting near. Having survived the fi rst playwright, and author, can be contacted at daris@ and make it so I have no sleep and then they wonder why I attack, the surgery still loomed on my horizon. After turning darishoward.com; or visit his website at http://www. am irritable. on the IV to about 20 gallons per second the nurse told me to darishoward.com)

Williston City meeting July 2, 2012 continued from page 7B Wingo at one of your prior meetings you were provided budget Fugate – are you keeping an eye on the categories that if we explanation. Everyone here is invited July 14th at the Women’s dates. I wasn’t ready to have a workshop the week of July 8th begin to get close to 100% that we can look at spending less or club to recognize the 50th anniversary of my parents. I met with Stephen and Dorothy today and have additional making budget amendments to look at that. Stephen – yes we Vice President Fugate – whose father served on this Council recommendations and alternative proposals to make to the are constantly communicating with dept. managers to keep the for many years – very well. Council prior to a workshop so I have alternate dates provided cost down. Wingo – PBA waived special magistrate – August 17th was to you for each event. You would have the copy of the budget Utility refund status – Stephen as of the June bills that the original date scheduled or August 20th or 21st. Obligated 7 days prior to the fi rst workshop. Councilman Ross – I’ll be went out last week, we have accomplished the fi rst 3 phases to listen in good faith to the presentation and the city atty will gone both days. Wingo – we must do the millage rate July of providing refunds to all active customers. Th e next state is have a presentation so length is incumbent on both parties. 31st at the latest. Councilman Goodman – I prefer Th urs. for inactive customers - we are putting together an ad and August 17th at 2 p.m.? Consensus. Will meet with Pria on July 26th – Councilman Cason can we do it in the morning? application form so we can confi rm that payment and we’ll be the 10th to go over health proposals. Meeting with Hanson Councilman Ross can we do it sooner? Wingo – the only placing the ad monthly for 3 months in local publications as tomorrow so I have a good feeling about the liability insurance defi nite dates are the millage and we were trying to allow well as putting the ad on the website. Th is is the last piece of for you. a workshop prior to that time. I think we’d be pushing it the plan – we have refunded about $270K so far. President Robinson – is Mr. K. going to send a letter to trying to go before the 19th. In order to give you a budget and Chief – police June – 1988 incidents, 10 arrests 122 stops progress? Mr. K. yes. options – I am hoping to meet with each of you sometime next 16 citations 18 w warnings 87 verbal warnings 10 accidents 12 Vice President Fugate - Move to adjourn 9:50 pm week as we work to put this budget together as my proposals assists and 434 security checks 7 larcenies 1 burglary 2 Agg are consistent with the expectations I believe I am hearing. batt 53 part I’s clearance is at We plan to have it ready to distribute on the 19th and 20th – I 40% under UCR guidelines could go over it with Mr. Ross and bring his comments and we have a warrant and until Crossword Puzzle concerns in writing to the workshop. President Robinson – the warrant is served but we what time on the 26th? Councilman Cason – the morning can’t clear the case. Aux. put or that night/ President Robinson – how about 8 a.m.? in 144.5 hours. Currently 3.4 Consensus fi rst workshop 8 a.m. on Th ursday July 26th for the days between crimes. Veterans workshop. Th e workshop establishes a millage rate that you Day meeting Nov 12th TS cannot exceed. President Robinson – meeting and resolution Debby bulletin from ACSO to adopt the preliminary millage rate. Will do this at 5:01 p.m. BOLO 3 subjects for armed First workshop will bring a balanced budget – here is where robbery with 3 arrests. Drug we are without major changes. Th en a proposal that has long info at hilltop and James term outlook and other options that you each as individuals Bond made a PC traffi c stop may tell me next week. 2nd workshop 8 a.m. on the 23rd of and discovered cocaine. And August Consensus with the revised budget to be distributed major Marion Co warrant – on the 16th. booking subject transported September 11th and 25th to tri-county. Subject went to Vice President Fugate – Airport repayment – felt like this restroom while at tri-county was covered. attempted escape charge. Non- Adam – CRA Bid for sidewalk projects that are done profi t to supplement expenses annually. Staff recommends approval of the invitation to bid is now a licensed corporation – that is included in the packet. Th is came on recommendation Williston peanut donated $400 of the CRA during the February 13th meeting. Vice for IRS fi ling fees. WPD did President Fugate – move we approve the advertisement and grow today unbudgeted – baby specifi cations and authorize staff to proceed with the bid. Osborne came into world this Across Councilman Cason seconds. Motion passes unanimously 5-0. morning. July 3rd event – well 1. Easy open fl ip top (2 wds) 28. Discouraging words wds, pl.) Mr Bloom – included May fi nancial reports for the planned and set to go. Monthly 7. Spanish sparkling wine 29. Growls 50. Go off script Councils review for acceptance. Right now city wide all funds lunch is tomorrow at 3 pm at 11. Branch 32. Bad day for Caesar (hyphenated) 14. “Seinfeld” gal 33. Schuss, e.g. 53. Director’s cry for expenditures through may city is 61.8% through the year. the Ornan Lodge – next lunch 15. Eastern ties 34. XC 54. Amazon, e.g. Good – 5% better than what the budget is. Th e problem is that is Aug 24th for fi sh fry. 16. Compete 36. Bit of a draft 55. Person to whom money revenues are at 63% of annual budget. Good job of spending Public Participation – Debra 17. Bring up 37. Ancient Grecian district is owed but the revenues are down. Funds are doing well relatively (fi nancial disclosure) no one on 18. Taps (2 wds) NW of Athens 57. Calmer speaking. We will see uptick in utility revenues with summer AP committee received them. 20. French vineyard 39. “___ we having fun yet?” 60. Embrace 21. “Th ank You (Falettinme 40. Mountain range section 61. Cobblers’ tools months. Vice President Fugate – taxiway extension project. Th e supv. – offi ce. Send fax to Be Mice ___ Agin)” (#1 42. ___ King Cole 62. Overlay We have not exceeded anything we can’t correct if needed AP committee member list to hit of 1970) 43. Hip bones 63. “I” problem correct – yes. Airport fund performance shows a pretty good Supv. of Elections. 22. Intuitive feeling 44. African antelope 64. Bank deposit profi t for the year. Stephen - good fuel sales and spending has Councilman Cason – thanks 23. Tendencies 45. Nod, maybe 65. Dimethyl sulfate and been down. Vice President Fugate – are the T hangars fully for clarifi cation on the utility 27. Abnormal respiratory 46. Plundered others sound 47. Tail of a dressed fowl (2 rented. Yes. bills – mine was high but usage Down Councilman Cason – we got the cheapest fuel anywhere and cost adjustment was high around – direct knowledge of a pilot who said that anytime he and it was good to have that 1. Porcino 13. Speed 43. Writer who uses sarcastic 2. ___ king 19. ___ International Film humor fl ies anywhere near Williston 3. Sudden onset of sleep Festival in Korea 48. Bawl out it is in his fi nancial interest to 4. Th ird canonical hour (pl.) 21. Arouse 49. Scruff s refuel in Williston. Stephen 5. Cancel 23. Geometrical solid 50. Advil target – from a margin is 18-20%. BRONSON SELF STORAGE 6. “Wanna ___?” 24. Unit of angular measure 51. Dope Vice President Fugate – 7. Path leading to impact (2 25. To such an extent 52. Child’s plastic Cameras, wds) 26. Catches fi re construction brick are we going to be able to OUTDOOR 8. To the rear 30. Land (2 wds) (trademark) reconfi gure that component NEW Lighting 9. Strength 31. Bitter confl ict 56. Quip, part 3 so we can see the net on the & 24/7 Access 10. Debility 35. “Th e Second Coming” 57. Bauxite, e.g. fuel sales? Stephen we can STORAGE 11. Shakespeare, the Bard poet 58. Anderson’s “High ___” .00 do that in internal reports $25 and up of ___ 37. Using both lips 59. “Star Trek” rank: Abbr. 12. Reduced instruction set 38. Jeer but in the audit reports it’s computer (acronym) 41. Flavorful not part of the accounting 500 Commerce St., standard. Vice President Bronson, FL 32621 352-486-2121 Th e answers for this week’s crossword puzzle will appear in next week’s issue. www.levyjournalonline.com 12B The Levyy Countyy Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 July 26, 2012 Heading to the Keys for Lobster Season?

Lobster sport season is July 25-26, followed by the regular season that begins Aug. 6 and runs through the end of March 2013. If you’re not packing up to head for the Keys right now, well ... you’re basically no fun at all. I’m just kiddin’! I can’t go either this year because I wasted my vacation drowning bait in the murky waters of the Florida Panhandle left behind for a little while after Tropical Storm Debby. I guess I’ll just have to live off my lobstering memories a while longer! Swimming around in the clear water of the Florida Keys is an experience like no other. Trying to coax a lobster out of a crevice with a tickle stick (a device used to encourage the lobster to come out of its hiding place) while keeping track of how much air you have left is a blast. Lobsters aren’t always the most cooperative of creatures. If you haven’t had the experience, you’ll fi nd out pretty quick that they’re smarter and faster then they look – especially when they throw it into reverse! Lobsters big and juicy. Photo courtesy of MyFWC Media. While capturing the “bugs” can be tricky, anyone can be successful if picking the right location. If you are free-diving with no air supply, pick an area where water depths will allow Sound Lobster Sanctuary during both the two-day season and regular lobster season. If you’re you at least 30 seconds of bottom time. Lobster like to hide in all kinds of structure, so focus not familiar with all the jurisdictional boundaries in Monroe County, I strongly advise you to your search on coral reefs, bridge pilings, etc., in appropriate depths. obtain a good map of the area so that you can avoid the no-take zones. Otherwise, visit the Th e other good piece of advice for those who are new to the sport is “learn to clear your lobster information booth at mile marker 106 on U.S. 1 in Key Largo. ears.” Making repetitive dives even to only 6 to 10 feet without clearing your ears each time During the short sport season, the recreational daily bag limit is six per person in state and can be very painful. federal waters off Monroe County and Biscayne National Park, and 12 per person in state Have fun, but remember, safety fi rst. A “divers-down” fl ag (red with a white diagonal stripe) and federal waters off all other counties. During the regular season, the daily bag limit is six is required while in the water. Visit MyFWC.com/Boating and click on “Boating Regulations” per person in all state and federal waters. Lobster harvesting during either season requires a for more on how to snorkel safely. resident or nonresident saltwater fi shing license and a special lobster permit, unless you are While lobster chasing is phenomenal, the whole Keys experience is much bigger than just exempt. hunting the bug. Inshore and off shore fi shing is amazing, and both are right at your fi ngertips. So what are the no-nos? Night diving during the sport season in state and federal waters off Where else can you catch dolphin, sailfi sh, permit, bonefi sh, grouper, snapper and tarpon Monroe County, harvesting egg-bearing females, using any harvest device that can puncture within 10 miles of your hotel room, and then fi nish off your day bagging a limit of bugs? No or crush the lobster and using recreational traps are all prohibited. off ense, Mickey, but don’t try that in Orlando! Spiny lobster must have a minimum carapace length of at least 3 inches and must be Th e spiny lobster sport season is a huge two-day event drawing tens of thousands of die-hard measured in the water. Th e carapace is measured from the forward edge (between the rostral lobster getters from all over the country to the Florida Keys and other parts of South Florida. horns) to the rear edge of the carapace, and all harvesters must have a measuring device while Occurring on the last Wednesday and Th ursday of July each year, this miniseason is truly harvesting. the best time to bag a limit because they’ve been resting in peace for months and won’t be For information on lobster harvesting, please visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on expecting you to show up. “Saltwater,” “Recreational Regulations” and “Lobster.” Not all areas in Monroe County are open for lobster harvesting, so “know before you go,” So, if you don’t want to miss the fun, grab your mask, your dive fl ag and tickle stick and as they say. Harvesting lobster is prohibited in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park during head south for some lobster chasing excitement. And remember, don’t forget your cast net and the sport season. Th e same goes in Everglades National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, fi shing tackles, or you will kick yourself when you get there! no-take areas in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and the Biscayne Bay/Card Log Cabin Quilters Th e Log Cabin Quilters met Th ursday, July 19th at the Levy County Quilt Museum. We had a great time visiting with each other. Several worked on the Watermelon Quilt and also the Take 5 Quilt which should be fi nished soon. Dorothy Grant stopped by for a visit and brought out several items including an old quilt frame which will be great for a baby quilt or other small project or in Winnelle’s Corner. She came out many years ago when the Museum was being built and was pleased to see the completed Museum. She remembers being out one day when a load of stone was delivered for the fi replace area. After lunch, the Levy County 4H sewing camp came out. Th e girls learned about sewing by hand. Elizabeth’s Gregg and the boys were out during the week. Th ey worked on the yard and helped inside. We had them rehang some of the quilts on the wall. Th anks Lancaster. KITCHEN Don’t forget we have rocking chairs waiting for your visit and who knows, maybe some ugly winter day we’ll have fi replace burning and the rockers will be circling over there. BLUEBERRY STREUSEL 1/4 cup vegetable oil MUFFINS 1 large egg 1 3/4 cups fl our 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 2 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup dark seedless raisins 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sugar Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 2 tsps. grated lemon rind 12 muffi n tins or line with paper baking 1 large egg liners. 3/4 cup milk On a jelly pan, toast coconut and 1/3 cup vegetable oil sunfl ower seeds 5 minutes until coconut 1 cup blueberries is golden brown. Cool. 1 tablespoon fl our In a large bowl stir together fl our, 1 tablespoon sugar baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1/4 cup sugar cinnamon. In a small bowl whisk egg, yogurt, Streusel Topping: oil and brown sugar. Stir into dry 2 1/2 tablespoons fl our ingredients until just moistened. Stir in 1/2 tsp. cinnamon carrots, raisins, coconut and sunfl ower 1 1/2 tablespoons butter seeds until just combined. Evenly spoon batter into muffi n cups “I did it all by myself” quilt is fi nished. I did the sewing and ironing “all by myself”. Grease 12 muffi n tins and preheat oven and bake 25 minutes until toothpick Everything else got help along the way. Thanks Log Cabin Quilters. to 400 degrees. inserted comes out clean. Remove from Combine fi rst fi ve ingredients. Make pan immediately. Cool on wire rack. a well in the center. In a separate bowl combine milk, oil and egg. Pour into LEMON RICOTTA well of dry ingredients and stir until just MUFFINS moistened. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 Combine dry blueberries with the 1 muffi n tins with paper baking cups. tablespoon each of fl our and sugar to coat. Fold into the batter and toss gently. 2 cups fl our Spoon batter into 12 greased muffi n tins 1/2 cup sugar two thirds full. 1 1/2 tsps. baking powder Combine fl our, sugar and cinnamon. 1/2 tsp. salt Cut in the butter until mixture is 1 cup ricotta cheese crumbly. Sprinkle onto batter. 1/3 cup milk Bake at 400 degrees for 18 minutes 6 tablespoons butter, melted or until golden. Remove from pans 2 large eggs immediately. 2 tsps. lemon zest

MORNING GLORY In a large bowl mix together fi rst four MUFFINS ingredients. In a medium bowl mix milk mix the 1/2 cup fl aked sweetened coconut next fi ve ingredients. 1/4 cup hulled sunfl ower seeds Make a well in the dry ingredients 2 cups fl our and pour in the liquid stirring just until 2 tsps. baking powder moistened. Spoon into the muffi ns tins 1/2 tsp. salt evenly and sprinkle with a small amount 1/2 tsp. cinnamon of sugar. Bake 20-22 minutes until 1/2 cup plain yogurt golden brown. 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

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