es ‘Page 2 tevycounryjournaL AROUND LEVY COUNTY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 Fair participants must attend one meeting -'- Youth in the Tri-County (Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy) area wanting to participate in any area of the Suwannee River Fair Livestock Show and Sale will need to attend a manda- tory meeting. You will have two chances in September if you did not make the August meetings, Monday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 30 at 8:30 a.m. Cloverbuds do not have to attend. This year’s Annual Fair Meeting will be held Sept. 25 at, 7:00 p.m. at the fair- grounds. New directors and officers will be elected and important issues involving this year’s fair will be discussed. All concerned members are en- couraged to attend. Hospital gets funding In an effort to assist Ameris Health Systems’ Tri County Hospital cost of $250,000 in the certificate of need process, $61,000 was raised locally. “This local commitment for the hospital serves and shows AHCA that people want the hospital and are willing to com- mit monetarily,” said Frank Schupp, Ameris consultant. “On behalf of Ameris, I wish to publicly thank each contributor.” “‘AHCA, the agency in Tallahassee, will render a decision Friday, Dec. 15. ‘Local contributors include: Drummond Community Bank $15,000 — Anderson Columbia Paving $15,000 Perkins State Bank $ 7,500 Tommy Williams $ 5,000 ~ Anonymous 5,000 Chiefland Citizen 1,500 Jim King Realty, Inc. 1,000 Nature Coast Business Development Council 1,000 Rotary Club of Chiefland 1,000 Dr. Bill Martin M4 Ron & Marcia St. John ‘Don & Delana Quincey 1,000 _Andy Andrews ‘Robert & Greg Beaichanip 1,000 Lois Livingston 1,000 Baynard Realty, Century 21 500 Dixie-Gilchrist-Levy Board of Realtors 500 Dixie-Gilchrist-Levy Multiple Listing Service 500 ‘Nancy Bell © 500 Mike Fowler 500 Meeks & Mann 500 FAFA AA HAHAHAHAHA FL HRS — S S o Appreciation Day is Sept. 21 On Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m., the Chiefland Woman’s Club wil? be honoring Law Enforcement Officers in our area, at the Tommy Usher Center. Since 1994, the Woman’s Club of Chiefland has acknowledged our law enforcement officers for their outstanding achievements. This Law Appreciation Day is open to the public and anyone who is involved in law enforcement. Light refreshments will be served. 9 SOUS PLS COPAY Hand-Tossed Dough Fresh Made Daily Open Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Friday at flan Dizza iy the slice SES “ize Calzones, Stromboli and more!! 466-0022 Closed Saturday and Monday néw ownership- same great food 760 E. alee Bronson LEVY SOIL AND Water Conservation District Super- visor Wilbur Dean was elected the 2006-2007 Asso- ciation of Florida Conservation District’s new presi- dent. He hand-made turkey callers and his mother hand-made barn doodlers for the Florida Conserva- tion District Employees Association Silent Auction. AFCD?’s mission explained The AFCD’s vision is to promote conservation of the natural resources of the state of Florida through the pro- motion of coordination and cooperation with the districts of the state. The AFCD’s mission is to assist and enable the conser- vation districts of Florida to accomplish collectively what they cannot accomplish indi- vidually. Also: To assist the districts in their efforts to provide ser- vice and assistance in natural resource management arid. consérvation; to provide a di- rect link between the districts and the National Association of Conservation Districts as well as the state of Florida. "Care for the Entire Family" Most Insurance Accepted: * Most HMO’s.and PPO's * Major Medical * Medicare/Medicaid ; * Personal Injury/Auto Accidents * Workers' Compensation 493-1540 2220 N. Young Blvd., Chiefland (Across from Wal-Mart Super Center) Building and Development Your Custom Home Specialist Locally Owned and Operated By Steve and Karen Smith Office: (352) 486-4290 Mobile: (352) 538-1388 or (352)-538-3141 stevesmithconst@aol.com Personal Attention “Let it be said” “Let it be written” “Let it be done” Available on Location: X-Rays, Physical Therapy & Licensed Massage Therapist (MM0007612) The AFCD’s strategic ob- jective is to strengthen the AFCD’s legislative presence, which will, in turn, strength- en the legislative presence ‘of each conservation district in the state of Florida and to build and enhance the capac- ity and capability of conser- vation districts in the state of Florida to include leadership development; to promote and increase public awareness of Florida Conservation Dis- tricts as “The Source for Nat- ural Resources Management” and to implement effective two-way AFCD/District communication, and expand AFCD. available resources for programs and services. TRECounTy || BAGH Seng CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Bennitt Patterson — OFFICE’ HOURS Monday / Wednesday / Friday 9 a.m.- Noon & 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m.- Noon & 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. ~ Walk-Ins Welcome ~ 341 Chiefland Regional | Tri-County Shopping Center|’ Chiropractic Yard sale donations needed The Bronson Chamber of Commerce will be hosting anoth- er yard sale, with live entertainment and food at Affordable Solutions in Bronson (across from Perkins Bank) on Sept. 23 at 7am. The chamber is seeking donations of any type of yard sale items, singers to perform and raffle prizes. To ar- range a donation or for more information please contact the Bronson Chamber at bronsonchamber@aol.com or call Bob Levesque directly at 486-8029. Bronson Chamber to meet The next Bronson Chamber of Commerce meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at The Boondocks Grill, 157 N. Hathaway Ave., Bronson. The restaurant kitchen will be open and food will be available from the menu at your cost. Please RSVP for a seat count and for more information please contact the Bronson Chamber at bronsonchamber@aol.com or call Bob Levesque directly at 486-8029. WW II vets meet Sept.14 All WWII veterans are invited to attend the next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Carriage Inn Restaurant in Cross City. Bring your spouse,.a friend, or a fellow veteran and join the camaraderie. : The historian, Edith Budzitowski, fas worked hard this summer adding to the group’s memoirs. You can review the books at this meeting. Many of our members have had lifestyle changes these past two months while there was a hiatus. Billie and Earl Cooper have moved back north to West Virginia permanently. Jo Busch broke three ribs in an at-home fall. Dan Taylor suffered a stroke but says he’s just fine now. Dick Halvorsen has a new left knee and Charles St. Clair has gotten married. June and Mike Bogosta are now in a nursing home. Mike had a heart attack and is now doing just fine. If you have any questions please call Dot Halvorsen at (352) 542-7697. Williston plans Haunted House The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with area businesses to host a “Haunted House” at the wit liston Fire Department for a second year. This event has been a huge success in past years on the night that we celebrate Trail of Treats. Toma’s Trim & Cut Tree Service, Kut ‘N Up Hair Salon and Enviropest together with the Chamber of Commerce and Williston Fire Department will have a fun and scary experi- ence for area children to explore. Donations of canned goods or change will be appreciated but are not required of those who will tour the Haunted House. _ If you are interested in being a part of the experience either with donations or to assist with the project please contact ei- ther Julie at 528-1098 or the chamber of commerce at 528- 5552: WW ARELIOUSE FLOORING OUTLET ; 352-528-WOOD (96683) Open to the Publi 8324 N.Main Williston, FL . All your flooring needs at outlet prices !! All Size Reminants—Odd lot Tile Carpet-- --Laminate-—_ Ceramic Tile--Vinyl--Window Blinds Flooring Installation Supplies ORECK Vacuums and Irons Top Brand Flooring Companies, Mohawk, Shaw, Armstrong, Tarkett, Bruce, Hartco and Anderson. _ Come im and see or ask John about all your OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT - Phone: 352-493-4121 Fax, 352-493-9100 107 SW 4th Ave. Chiefland, FL. 32644 Tae te aa a a om WU7Z 74