Page 2 LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL AROUND LEVY COUNTY THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006 VFW will host candidate forum The Chiefland VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) will offer the opportunity to all candidates for local, state and federal offices in the 2006 election to speak at their clubhouse on Friday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m. The clubhouse is located on Highway 19S, a half mile south of CR 345. Speaking will begin at 7 p.m. and each candidate will be allowed five minutes. The VFW will serve an open face roast beef sandwich dinner beginning at 6 p.m. for a price of $6. Hardeetown begins Awana this Sunday AWANA for children three years to fifth grade kicks off Sunday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at Hardeetown Baptist Church. Transportation is available by calling the church office at 493-4523. Bronson UMC reopens food pantry Friday Bronson United Methodist Church plans to re-open their Food Pantry for the community on Friday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m — 2 p.m.under the direction of Al and Cathy Summers. The Food Pantry is located in the fellowship hall of the church, 235 Court St., and will, be open. each Friday from. 9am. — —2 pan. - for those in need: Donations of non- perishable (not outdated) items will be greatly. appreciated and may be dropped off during the same hours the Food Pantry is open on.any Friday. designated for the Suwannee Valley Players announces auditions for its upcoming production of Lit- tle Women, a family classic in two acts, by Peter Clapham, based on the novel by Louisa Mae Alcott. The ageless story of a mother and her four daugh- ters -- Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth — coming of age during the Civil War unfolds with the charm and chivalry of Laurie, Mr. Brooke and Mr. Laurence. - Auditions will be held at the Chief Theatre, 25 E. Park Ave., Chiefland on Saturday Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. and Tues- day, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Cast needs are for seven women (ages teen to adult) and four men (ages teen to adult). Be prepared for some cold readings for the charac- ters. If you don’t want to ack on the stage but want to be in- volved” come out and talk to the director. People behind the scenes are definitely needed for lighting, sound, props, pub- licity and other supporting roles. — Rehearsals will, be sched- Auditions set for Little Women uled with cast consideration from Aug. 29 — Nov. 1. Show. dates are Nov. 2-5 and 9-12. Shows on Thurs- day through Saturdays begin at 8 and on Sundays at 2:30. For more information con- tact the director Elizabeth Phillips at (352) 359-3707 or email scenekeeper@yahoo. com, or the assistant di- rector Susan Lastra at (352) 486-0299 or email slastra916@aol.com. Also please feel free to email the theatre directly at. svplayers@aol.com. Mandatory weigh-ins for the Suwannee River Fair are as follows: Aug. 21, 7 p.m., fat steers, feeder steers, swine and heifers Aug. 28, 7 p.m. dairy, horse, poultry, rabbit, home economics — Sept. 18, 7 p.m. all exhibitors All meetings are held.at the fairgrounds, Exhibitors are required to attend a meeting show they wish to enter. Entry forms are distributed at these meetings and nowhere else. You must attend the meeting to participate. New rules will also be discussed. The weigh-in and tag-in dates are: Oct. 7, 7-10 a.m., fat steer weigh-in Dec. 1, 3:30-5:30 p.m., feeder steer weigh-in Dec. 2, 7-10 a.m., tag-in Dec. 2, noon-2 p.m., nee tag-in swine Jan..2, noon, all other. cane forms due This’ year’s annual meeting is Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at the » fair office. New directors and officers will be elected and important issues involving this year’s fair will be discussed. ea ie, For more information, contact your local extension office. Pine Grove plans back to school bash _ Pine Grove Baptist Church will host a Back to School Bash Aug. 20 featuring Seven Miles Walking, a Christian rock band from Waycross, Ga. Also performing with 7MW will be the JJ Week’s Band from Macon, Ga. Also at the 10:30 a.m. worship service, the church will Fair weigh-! ins begin Aug. 21 TIME TO weigh those steer in anticipation of next year’s fair. Its Happening, At -Hordeetown Baptist Church — A493 - 4523 Sunday Nights 6:00 to 7:30 pr. Ages 3 yes. to Sth Grade Transportation Available Upon Request Gh ht if ais fh te i i i is als af Complele Veterinary Services Ted §, Yoho, DVM + Marie fe bm Jacke Linkous, MRCVS Jill Brady, DVM : welcome guest speaker Scott Ray, 4 former minister of youth. He currently serves as the band manager for 7MW. Morning worship will be led by 7MW’s lead singer, Jonathan Nease, as well as JJ Weeks from the JJ Week’s band. Refreshments will be available before the concert. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. JJ Week’s band will open, followed by the performance of 7MW. The concert is free and everyone is invited. For more information, contact Laci at 352-256-0773 or laci_lynn@hotmail.com LAYY COUNTY One L The legal organ of Levy County, Florida The Levy County Journal is published every Thursday eqn by Levy County Publishing, Inc. P.O. Box 159, Bronson, FL 32621. Periodicals postage paid at Bronson, FL (USPS 310-780). Postmaster: Send address changes to: LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL P.O. Box 159 Bronson, FL 32621 SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie Counties... Out of state Reproduction of the contents of this publication in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The paper cannot be responsible for any unsolicited manuscripts or photographs. The publisher’s liability for an error will not exceed the cost of the space occupied by the error. 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' Please bring the following: *Photo I.D. *Social Security Number or FRN *Original -AND- 2 photocopies of your Amateur Radio li- cense (FCC form 660) *Original -AND- 2 photocopies of CSCEs (if claiming credit) *One copy of Level 1 or 2 certificate of completion if tak- ing Level 2 or 3 ARECC exams. License Exam fee: $14.00 cash. ARECC Exam fee: $10 cash per exam. Information/pre-registration, email NEB @yahos. com, | or call 352-225-0200 prior to noon, Aug. 18. ACT slated for Sept. 16 The next ACT will be administered Sept. 16. College- ° bound high school students who wish to take the exam must register by Aug. 18--the ‘deadline for. having the registration © postmarked. There is a late registration postmark deadline of Aug. 25, but an extra fee is charged for late registrations. | Students can register online at www.actstudent.org, or registration forms can be picked up at high school guidance - counseling offices. The cost is $29 for the traditional ACT and $43.for students : who choose to take the optional ACT Writing Test. NOTICE OF HEARING TO IMPOSE AND PROVIDE | FOR COLLECTION OF EMS TAX ASSESSMENT Notice is hereby given that the County Commission of Levy County will conduct a public hearing to consider the continued imposition’ of an annual emergency medical services tax assessment for the provision of emergency medical services within the unincorporated and all incorporated areas of Levy County pursuant to section 125.271, Florida Statutes. The hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. on September 12, 2006; in the Courtroom; Levy County’ Courthotise, 355°°F* South Court Street, Bronson, Florida, for the purpose of receiving public commenton the proposed assessments. «| ' All affected property owners have a right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections with the County Commission within 20 days of this notice. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the County Commission with respect to any matter. considered at the hearing, such person will need a record of the. proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is ‘made, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing a special accommodation or an interpreter to participate in. this proceeding should contact the County Clerk’s Office at (352) 486-5266, at least 7 days prior to the date of the hearing. The tax for each parcel of property will be computed . on a per building basis based upon each parcel=s classification as improved property. The estimated EMS Tax Assessment rate for Fiscal Year 2006-07 is $75 per building. The total annual EMS Tax Assessment revenue to be collected within Levy County is estimated to be $2,300,00.00_for Fiscal Year 2006-07. Copies of the EMS Tax Assessment Apportionment and Collection Ordinance, the Initial Rate Resolution, the Final Rate Resolution, the Preliminary Rate Resolution, and the updated EMS Tax Assessment Roll are available for inspection at the office of the County Coordinator in the Levy County Courthouse located at 355 South Court Street, Bronson, Florida. The tax will be collected on the ad valorem tax bill to be mailed in November 2006, as authorized by section 197.3632, Florida Statutes. Failure to pay the tax will cause a tax certificate to be issued against the property which may result in a loss of title. If you have any questions, please contact the County Coordinator’s Office at (352) 486-5218, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. COUNTY COMMISSION LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA Published August 17, 2006 F , . = ni a a ak” a ae ai a cB ar a a SG a a a ea ee le ec laa as a a ap is eet