LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL AROUND LEVY COUNTY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 * Chiefland OKs annexation of 949 acres BY CASSIE JOURNIGAN STAFF WRITER Besides the tumultuous activities that culminated in the firing of the Chiefland city manager during the Aug. 21 meeting, several ordinances were considered. Commission members heard’ a second reading of the involuntary annexation of approximately 949 acres on both sides of Highway 19/98 and just north of town. At the unanimous approval of the vote, commission member Teal Pomeroy said, “Tt’s just two weeks shy of the time one year ago when the board voted unanimously to proceed with the annexation. I’m glad to see we’re moving forward.” The vote moves annexation one big the step forward. According to city. attorney , Norm Fugate, the next move will be a referendum Oct. 30 and will be effective 10 days later. Commission members reconsidered developer Mike Fowler’s preliminary _ plat request for the proposed Park West subdivision. That request was originally denied Aug. 14 after members raised concerns including small lot sizes and flooding potential. Mike Pardue appeared with Fowler and said they now had a working drainage plan. Mayor Teresa Barron asked if | Fowler would mind the city diverting water standing in the city street to the retention pond. Fowler consented. Fowler and Pardue also mentioned the _ setback, another concern raised at the previous meeting. Fowler noted the homes had adequate setback and that homes in Gainesville had setbacks that were much less. The request passed with Pomeroy voicing the one vote of opposition. City ‘attorney Fugate’s contract renewal, which had been tabled at the previous meeting, appeared on Monday’s agenda. Council member . Rollin Hudson, who stated he wanted, “to put the vote off as long as we could,” sounded the lone no vote. Fugate’s contract was due to expire Sept. 12. Commission members also heard a second reading of James Weeks’ rezoning request to change five acres from agricultural toresidential and to split the property into two-equal parcels. The property lies off SW 4" Avenue and is jointly owned by Weeks and Judy Ruden. The ordinance was approved unanimously. Williston AARP sponsors vaccination clinic Adelia | Vachon, W. Noble Ave., ‘Williston. the shots. Maxim will directly bill Medicare Part B for the flu and pneumonia injections for all Medicare clients who bring a picture identification and their Medicare card. Medicare will not pay for tetanus shots. Maxim cannot bill Medicaid or other, health insurance companies but will issue a receipt, which can be submitted for reimbursement. With all of the cuts and scraps many older persons get, paying for a tetanus booster is a pretty good investment, since it is only needed AARP = Advocacy Coordinator, and Mignon Craig, president of Williston AARP Chapter 912, announce a Flu, Pneumonia and Tetanus Shot Clinic on Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church at 213 Maxim Health Systems, LLC, of Ocala will be administering $30. every 10 years unless a serious injury occurs. Levy 4-H elects new officers BY AMBER DEPEW ‘Levy County 4-H REpPorTER Levy County 4-H elected its 2006-2007 officers during thé August County Council meeting. The _ officers are as followed: — Crystal Gordon, President; Launz Thompson, V-President; Lindsey Morgan, _ District Council Delegate; Stephanie King, Secretary; Malarie Whitehurst, Treasurer; Tim Dewberry, Recreation Leader; Whitney , Mills, Parliamentarian; Amber Depew, Reporter and Kinsey Ward, Historian. 4-H: is open to any youth between 5 and 18 years old. Youth must be 5 year old by Sept. 1. This year we will kick the new year off, at Round- up, on Sept. 16. Round-up is a day that you can come and meet the different club’s leaders; ask questions about 4-H and view the project and record books. Round-Up is held at the Levy County Extension. office in Bronson on HWY 27. Itis across from Animal Hospital &@ 12474 NW Hwy.19, Chiefland 352-493-2000 Preventative and emergency veterinary care for all small animals and exoties Introducing our online pet store and pharmacy. RTL Log cabin next _ , to Tire Mart = $e LEXY COUNTY JOURMAT The legal organ of Levy County, Florida The Levy County Journal is published every Thursday 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 of P.O.Box 159 Bronson, FL 32621 SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie Counties . . $17 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. Deadline for all news and advertising copy is 5 p.m. Monday. Classified deadline is 2 p.m. Monday oe La» Flu shots are an annual event because of the changes in the virus, which causes flu. It is recommended that a pneumonia shot be repeated in five years, but this is changed frequently by the U.S. Communicable Disease Department. Cost of a flu shot is $25, pneumonia vaccination is $10 and a tetanus shot costs Appointments. will be made at half-hour intervals with 40 being made for each time, so please, come at the specific time of your appointment to shorten waiting time. An appointment can be made by calling Adelia Vachon at 528-5024 except on Sept. 25, 26, 27 and 28 when you may call 528-5977. In the past two years morning appointments have filled quickly. Leave your name and phone number on the answering machine if you don’t reach someone. the Levy County Road Dept. The Hartley Barbecue Chicken contest is also held on this day. Youth must be 8 (by Sept. 1) to 18 years, old to enter is contest. You must pre-register by Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. Call Haley Allen or Muriel Turner to pre-register or to ask any questions. They can be reached at 486-5131. We will also have lunch around 11:30. Barbecue chicken is being provided this year by the Florida Poultry Federation, Chuck Smith. Quality Insurance mister wis lecers OBovweyeracm SUice Nae Serving the Tri-County Area Since L972 Walter Freeman Master Plumber te (a (x= (l= Gia | Now Has a Service Van Available To Handle Your Plumbing Needs and Make House Calls. Residential & Commercial Service Work & New Construction, And Water Heater Repairs, Etc. Levy & Gilchrist Co. (852) 493-3801 Dixie Co. (352) 498-0703 (352) 210-0062 LicensedeInsured:Free Estimates Accepting major credit cards | 4-H Roundup | is Sept. 16 Attention all youth between the ages of 5-18 § (must be 5 by Sept. 1), come out and see what 4-H is about. Anyone | interested in joining 4-H is invited to Levy County The 4-H’s Round-Up is Sept. 16 between 10.a.m. }/ and noon. This is the time to come see all the different clubs’ displays, meet the leaders, view the project and record books and ask questions about 4-H. A lunch of: barbecue chicken will be served around 11:30. Questions? Call the 4- | H Office at 486-5131 Correction: Last week’s article on elections erroneously... stated __ that The District 4 county commissioner | Lilly ...Rooks.., (Democrat) would face Republican Scott O’Steen in November. O’Steen failed to meet the qualifications needed so Rooks is unopposed in her bid for re-election. We regret the error and any confusion it may have caused. FREEMAN | PLUMBING INC. State Certified | #CFOS7595 | ——_) BHS Class of ‘96 reunion ers The 1996 graduating class of Bronson High School is invited for a 10-year reunion Sept. 22 and to attend the parade and football game Sept. 23. A Dutch treat lunch begins at ‘1 p.m. at Bell’s Restaurant in Chiefland. Bring your family or. at least bring pictures. Any questions please call Tara at 352; 339-0690 or email Rebecca at raakins@hotmail.com. SRWMD meeting planned On Tuesday, Sept. 12 The Suwannee River Water Management District’s Governing Board will meet at 3 p.m. at District Headquarters, Hwy. 49 and 90 East, Live Oak’ to consider district business and conduct public hearings on regulatory and land acquisition matters. Following the meeting, the first public hearing will be held on the District's Ss. fiscal year 2007 budget. ' All meetings, workshops, and hearings are open to the public. FFA Alumni plan membership drive The first FFA Alumni meeting for this year will be on Mon-, day, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the CHS Ag. Building. The Alumni will be discussing the upcoming annual fish fry and membership drive. The group is in need of a lot of help in order to make this event a success. Anyone interested in helping, please plan to attend. And remember ... you do not have to have been in FFA nor do you have to have a student in FFA. Hospice needs volunteers 3 Haven Hospice is seeking volunteers to serve in the Willis- ton and Bronson communities. Please call Dana Weinfurter at 352-493-2333 for more information. Libraries have copies of evacuation study The Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council recently donated copies of their Hurricane Evacuation Study to each branch of the Levy County Public Library System. The study covers Citrus, Hernando, Levy, Marion and Sumter Counties. It looks at the population characteristics of each county while assessing the vulnerability and capacity limits of the areas. Maps look at the potential for damage from surge, fresh: water flooding and wind. The maps also identify locations of critical places such as schools, medical treatment facilities, mobile home parks, emergency shelters and hazardous mate- rial facilities. Coastal residents are not the only ones who need to be aware of the potential dangers of flooding and winds. These: maps provide excellent detail so that everyone in the coun- . ty can be prepared. Visit your local library.and take|a, look at the Withlacoochee Hurricane Evacuation. Study,,and the, Storm Tide Atlas. ‘ Commodity distribution sok USDA Commodity Distribution for Levy County will be at the following locations at the designated times: Sept. 9 — Chiefland, Methodist Church, 707 Main St., 10- I ; a.m. Sept. 14 —Town Of Inglis, Community Center, from 1 2D p.m Sept. 21 — Williston, Lions Club, 1-2:30 p.m. Fill Dirt & Hauling Located On South 121-Williston, F lorida (352) 528-3520 Office @ B&G Seed Other Contacts (352) 339-4713, (352) 339-2704 or (352) 339-6435 (Loader operator) ° 4 om