CHIEFLAND Thursday, September 19, 2019 Proudly serving Chiefland and Levy County for 68 years 2 Csection, 20 pages VolumeITIZEN 68, Number 26 www.chieflandcitizen.com Chiefland, FL 32644 $.75 Talking about the future NCBDC discusses changes First meeting coming to the nature coast deemed 'smoke By Mark Berryman Hendry started by talking Editor about the turnpike corridor, and mirrors' saying it was an ambitious The Nature Coast Busi- project but it was going to By Suzette Cook ness Development Council happen. “Unlike many pro- Reporter of Levy County took a long jects, there is no question look at economic develop- about this one. Legislators Levy County commis- ment in this area during have already passed a statute sioners Rock Meeks and their annual retreat. The approving the project and Matt Brooks wanted to deliv- meeting was held on the funding has already been set er the citizens of Levy Coun- College of Central Florida aside,” said Hendry. ty concrete news about what campus near Chiefland this Hendry said there was they learned during the Aug. past Thursday. some concern about tak- 27 task force meetings about The meeting includeding traffic off of the existing the Suncoast and Northern multiple speakers as well as roads and the impact that Turnpike connectors but all a round table discussion on will have on the local econ- Meeks could do was raise a issues facing Levy County omy. “We have an opportu- map of Florida showing no PHOTO BY BERRYMAN and the surrounding area. nity to be competitive,” said sign of where said roadways Jeff Hendry, Executive Jeff Hendry, ExecutiveHendry. “The challenge is to would land and say, “Some- Director for the North Director for the North drive traffic to this area. This body’s got the knowledge of Florida Economic Devel- Florida Economic Devel- can be a great opportunity where this is going to be. It’s opment Authority talks opment Partnership shared for this area.” all smoke and mirrors.” PHOTO BY COOK/CITIZEN to those gathered at the groups vision for this According to Hendry, one This gathering was held in this year's Nature Coast area, which has been classi- Levy County Commissioner Rock Meeks holds up a Business Development fied as a Rural Area of Op- map of Florida during his report on the M-CORES Council retreat. portunity. See HENDRY Page 3A See TASK Page 3A task force meeting held in Tampa. Levy County Solid Waste to enforce policy By Suzette Cook uled with WastePro. satellite landfill site will be have not been strictly en- Hastings said. “But, how- tion and demolition). Reporter “The other option for open Oct. 1.” forced in the past, but as of ever, they are not allowed “These have always been TVs is for the customer to According to Levy Coun- Oct. 1 there will be no ex- to be mixed as far as appli- the rules of the landfill and Levy County Solid Waste take it to the landfill,” Ell- ty Solid Waste Department ceptions. ances or TVs , furniture and DEP rules,” he added. “We Department is cracking zey said. “I was told that Administrative Director “There’s nothing chang- mattresses, tires or anything will be enforcing the rules down by strictly enforcing the Chiefland Camp Azalea Rod Hastings, these rules ing in regard to materials,” going to C/D site (construc- more diligently.” landfill and Florida State De- partment of Environmental Protection (DEP) rules and Chiefland residents will no- tice the changes starting Oct. Chiefland remembers 9/11 1. Chiefland City Manager Mary Ellzey itemized the most notable changes for Chiefland residents. “Yard Waste is now the third Tuesday only. It was the first and third Tuesdays,” she said. “The landfill will not ac- cept leaves in plastic garbage bags, they have to be loose in a container or in paper bags, and bulk pickup is for furni- ture only.” There are two options for dealing with televisions,” she added. “HD TV (flat screen type only) will be picked up with white goods. Custom- ers must call City Hall for pick up, she added and said that pickup will be sched- CHIEFLAND CITIZEN 624 W. Park Ave Chiefland, Fl 32626 Phone: 352-493-4796 Photos by Berryman/Citizen Ceremonies were held this past Wednesday at both the Chiefland Police Department and Walmart to com- memorate the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the failed attempt in Pennsylvania. (ABOVE) Officer Dean Crisp, a member of Bugles Across America, plays taps to commemorate the exact time of each of the plane crashes. As part of Bugles Across America, Crisp plays at funerals, military events and other events. (RIGHT) J.D. DiTullio, Commander of American Veter- ans Post 422 recounts the events on Sept. 11, 2001 at a ceremony held at Walmart this past Thursday at 9 a.m. The event was attended by veterans, residents and store employees. PHOTOS BY BERRYMAN/CITIZEN 2A Chiefland Citizen Thursday, September 19, 2019 Bearded Outdoors holds grand opening celebration A new business in Chiefland, Bearded ested and were asking questions. What is Outdoors, held a grand opening celebra- Bearded Outdoors? I can honestly say, I tion on Aug. 31. Numerous friends and don’t know. It has became like a minis- patrons visited the store that day to take try.” part in the festivities of the day. The store With the increasing interest in the had Ash and Ember (the Wood Fired motivational posts and merchandise, Company) present selling pizza to cus- Reese decided to create a Bearded Out- tomers. The store also had various items doors Team. “Team members pay $15 per for raffle. month and get discounts on our products. On Sept. 4 the shop also joined the We have our own private page,” Reese Chiefland Chamber of Commerce by said. holding their official ribbon cutting Reese said he and his wife’s ideas just ceremony. Many friends and family were kept growing. “One day we were talking present to support Bearded Outdoors. about opening a barbershop/archery shop. Store owners Reese and Amber Rich- We developed a 10-year plan. On my two ards shared how the meager beginnings of year old’s birthday, we found this place the organization led up to the fruition of for rent. Owner John Mainwairing worked their unique outdoor supply store com- with us so we could proceed with opening bined with a barber shop. the store. What we had planned to take Reese officially began the Bearded ten years happened in a little less than two Outdoors organization in November of years,” Reese said. 2017. Reese explained that he first came Amber said the store opened to the The Cheifland Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony up with the trademark. “I drew up some public on July 18, 2019. The store has an at Bearded Outdoors, located at 26 N. Main St. in Chiefland. Shown antlers with a beard.” He said he later archery shop and barber shop. The store are (front row, from left) Tim West, Nicole Walker, Lindsey Westber- came up with the idea to add the cross sells outdoor products, such as fishing ry, Amber Richards, Jace Richards, Reese Richards and Drew Hernan- in the antlers. Reese decided to get a hat poles and scent covers. They also sell dez; (back row) Katherine Lancaster, Krystal Skelly, Kendall Brown, made with the drawing he created, fol- Reese’s handcrafted beard products, the Lewrissa Mainwairing, Bob Schwieterman, Tammy Gomez and Justin lowing the suggestion of his wife, Amber. Bearded Outdoors clothing and other Brown. He pursued making the drawn symbol an outdoor products. official trademark. The popularity of the “The store also contains a seven yard “We were able to raise $4,500 for the Buckmaster’s expo in Alabama. hats grew rapidly. archery range and we are an official Lan- Changing the World for Noel organization The shop is located at 26 North Main “People started asking about shirts,” caster Archery dealer. with a Thin Blue Line Bearded Outdoors Street in Chiefland. Store hours are Tues- Reese said. This actually led to the All of our products are top notch. I hat design. We gave 100% profit to the day through Friday, 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. creation of more merchandise with the used all the products at least a year that I organization.” According to Reese, the and Saturday 10:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. The Bearded Outdoor logo. have for sale,” Reese said. raffle proceeds will also go to Changing contact phone number is 352-507-7036, Next, Reese and Amber decided to In addition to the new storefront and the World for Noel.” and their email address is beardedout- start a website and Facebook page. “ outdoor team, Reese said they have also Per Reese the Bearded Outdoors team [email protected]. I began to post motivational posts on participated in charity events, pod casts also recently participated in their first Facebook. So many people became inter- and participated in expos. A lavish opening The Chiefland Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Lavish Beauty Studio 352 this past week. The owner is Jessica Everett, who has been doing hair for five years. It was her lifelong dream to have her own shop, so when the opportunity presented itself to take over Capellies Salon she jumped on it. Everett has been in business a little over a month now and is loving all the services they have to offer. For appointments, call 352- 538-8917 and visit them on Facebook and Instagram at Lavish Beauty Studio 352.