LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL AROUND LEVY COUNTY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 Explorers march in Freedom Walk LCEMS Explorer Post 938 participated in the Freedom Walk in Belleview on Sept. 11 to show its support for all the families who lost loved ones and also for the heroes that gave their lives to help save others. There was a wonderful turnout for the walk that was through beautiful downtown Belleview. This experience helped the Explorers by showing them about how the families and community cope with a major tragedy and the emotional involvement of EMS. If you are between the ages of 14 and 21 and have completed 8" grade, and are interested in the field of Emergency Medical Services, you can become a member of the Explorer Post. For more information please contact Trish at 221-5161, Royce at 221-5148, or Dana at 577- 4029. Manatee Paddle Patrol workshops scheduled In preparation for the upcoming manatee season, Manatee Springs State Park will hold an _ Interpretive training session for potential participants in the park’s “paddle patrol”. The park is well known for its scenic location on the banks of the Suwannee River. It is equally well known for _ the manatees that frequent the spring run and adjacent waters of the Suwannee River. From December through’ *A\pril the park’ conducts’ weekly manatee paddles starting at the spring run at Manatee Springs, paddle on _ the Suwannee River and return via the spring run. The trip length is usually about one to one and | 1/2 hours. These popular interpretive programs are usually filled to capacity. Interpretation is simply the art of connecting people with their environment at an emotional level. Individuals wishing to become involved with the park’s paddling program are invited to attend one of three scheduled orientation and interpretive workshops. The _ Story idea? Call Carolyn at _ 490-4462 Subs, Calzones, Stromboli. workshops are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 20; Friday, Nov. 10 or Saturday Nov. 11 at Manatee Springs State Park. Workshops begin at 1 p.m. and will last about two hours. Refreshments will be served by the park’s Citizen Support Organization (CSO). Ideal participants should have enough paddling experience and skills to feel comfortable assisting a park ranger with the safety and comfort*of other paddlers?” Additional training will be provided to those wishing to become involved. Space is limited so please call Park Services Specialist, John Lohde at 352-493-6823 to reserve a place or for more information. LCEMS Explorer Post 938 participated in Freedom Walk in Belleview on 9/11 Deadline is Friday for USDA’s hurricane disaster programs Farmers and ranchers have until Sept. 29, 2006, to apply - for four 2005 hurricane di- saster programs, announced Kevin L. Kelley, State Exec- utive Director of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida. Sign-up began on May 17 for the four programs, which provide aid to producers who suffered losses due to the de- structive hurricanes of 2005. “We are doing everything we can at FSA to help farmers recover from the devastation brought by last year’s hur- ricanes,” said Kelley. “I’m encouraging all producers to contact their local FSA office as soon as possible-so they can enroll in these programs before the deadline, because there are no late filed provi- sions for these programs.” The four programs - Live- stock’ Indemnity “Program” (LIP), Feed Indemnity: Pro- gram (FIP), Hurricane In- demnity Program (HIP), and Tree Indemnity Program (TIP) -. are funded through Section 32 of the Act of Aug. 24, 1935. Agriculture Secre- tary Mike Johannes autho- rized the use of $250 million from Section 32 funds in Oc- tober 2005 for crop disaster, livestock, tree, and aquacul- ture assistance. The Livestock Indemnity Program provides payments to eligible livestock owners and contract growers who in- curred the death of livestock due to the hurricanes. The Feed Indemnity Program provides payments to eligible livestock owners and cash lessees who suffered feed losses. or increased feed costs due to the hurricanes. Hurricane Indemnity Pro- gram provides payments to eligible producers who suffered crop losses and re- ceived either a Federal Crop Insurance Corporation crop insurance indemnity or an FSA Noninsured Crop Di- saster Assistance Program “(NAP) payment: Due to how: eligibility is determined for HIP, all producers who either filed a claim with a re-insur- ance company or received an indemnity must contact the county FSA office prior to September 29. The Tree Indemnity Program provides payments to eligible owners of commercially grown fruit trees, nut trées, bushes, and vines that produce an annual crop and were lost or dam- aged due to the hurricanes. To be eligible for this assis- tance, a producer’s loss must have occurred in one of the 261 counties that received a primary presidential or sec- retarial disaster designation due to 2005 Hurricanes Den- nis, Katrina, Ophelia, Rita, or Wilma in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas. Additional infor- mation is available online at: http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov. USDA has also made other programs available to assist farmers and ranchers, in- cluding the Emergency Con- servation Program, Federal ‘Crop Insurance and the Non- ‘insured Crop Disaster Assis- tance Program. Interested: farmers may contact their local USDA Service Centers for more information on _ eligibility requirements and applica- tion procedures for these and other programs. Animal adoption event slated for Saturday The Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. will host an Adoption Event at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Curves of Chiefland; 107 E. Rodgers Blvd. There will be a drawing for a 23-inch, color TV and Dish Network system. Ani- mals that were rescued from the local shelter are available for adoption. All pets are cur- rent on vaccinations and are Suwannee Valley VETERINARY CLINIC David Renaud D.V.M. Kathy Bowker D.V.M. Greater Chiefland Chamber of Commerce 2006 Business of the Year S Affordable Quality Medicine & Surgery ¢ Convenient Appointments Available * Personal Compassionate service fa Warm Caring Clinic & Staff . %s' Veterinary Pet Insurance enone Drop-off. Office Hours Mon.- Fri.8 am - 6pm Sat.9am - 12 noon eee i ‘Duke Stegall spay/neutered. The goal of the Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. is to build a facility-and start a Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic, which will require fund-raising to a large de- gree. An anonymous donation of $15,000 has kicked off the campaign along with our TV & Satellite Drawing and the “Chain of Life” fund-raiser. There will be links for the “Chain of Life” available at the adoption event. The Humane Society of Levy County has assisted Levy County Animal Ser- vices with the re-homing of 1,845 animals this year though adoptions, rescues and owner reclaims. The society has no facility at this time to take in animals, but works diligently with the eT WC oO Khel tte Y Low Rates - Easy Terms Personal & Commercial Auto Insurance - Home Life - Commercial Rapid Tax Returns "Guaranteed Lowest Down Payment" "Your Trusted Friend" (352) 486-7007 151 East Hathaway Ave : Bronson Enrolled to Practice Before the IRS e Personal and Business Tax Returns e Partnership & Corporate Tax Returns e Computerized Monthly Accounting e New Monthly Clients Welcomed ! BPR Nancy Bell Westbury Enrolled Agent Del RGM esaeliy) Ce REVOLT CALS 712 North Mati street Chiefland * 493-4996 public as to where or what they can do with unwanted animals. The society pro- motes Spay & Neutering of family pets, plus micro-chip- ping to assist in re-homing should they become lost. There will be a member- ship meeting on Oct. 19, at Bronson Town Hall at 7 p.m. for those members and anyone wishing to become a member. * Color Copies * Notary * Greeting Cards * Legal Forms & More 352*486«5066 * PC Sales & Repair * Parts * Monitors * Ink Jet Cartridges Affordable gab as Printing, Copy, Fax, Computers, ~< Tree 310 Main Ave * Bronson * Mon-Fri * 10-5 The Red, White & Blue Buliding! Artists meet at Fanning BY BARBARA C.R. Moore SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL We had the best attendance ever, Sept. 12 at Fanning Springs State Park and had to use the adjoining two tables as well as Pavilion No. 1. Most attending were from other Central Florida areas dressed for swimming and we didn’t recognize them at first and wondered who the energetic persons were heading for our reserved pavilion. One of our valued potential members left in a huff because there was sand on the benches from the feet of children who had arrived earlier with their moms and were swimming and a few shells from squirrels peeling acorns on the tables. Shame on those beautiful fat squirrels! My “flying officer” husband who flew 65 missions over the English Channel during World War II in a “Spitfire” wouldhave simply cleaned off the benches and been happy to be among us civilians and “carried on.” Our fiscal year came to an end with a change of officers, but former officers still stayed on as directors. It was decided _to only send newsletters to members or subscribers. Those to’ whom we have turned the promotion of a library being established in Fanning Springs (still under the umbrella of AFA) are enthusiastic. Discussion with those we are working with on a Senior Center in Old Town continue very. favorably. (I’m. planning to turn my electric typewriter over for their use as the first material donation. Do you think tapes will still be available?) Our past vice president has promised to teach seniors how to use the computers once we have been able to obtain some for the Senior Center. We hope to also have exercise equipment like Cross City. I expect our October meeting to take place at 74 S.E. 870 St., Old Town, a local restaurant or a private home. Watch your local newspapers for date, place, and time. (We were all having such a beautiful time and swim at the park that we failed to cover that issue. If I have anything to say about it, we’ ll meet at Hart Springs!) More Store! SaaS Fill Dirt & Hauling Located On South 121-Williston, Florida (352) 528-3520 Office @ B&G Seed Other Contacts (352) 339-4713, (352) 339-2704 or (352) 339-6435 (Loader operator)