LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL


AROUND LEVY COUNTY


THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007


Fund-raiser set at Inglis VFW


 Gilley-Long-Osteen VFW Post 8698 will host a fund-raiser
 Feb. 10 from 2-6 p.m. for the family of Mikayla Robinson.
 Mikayla was only 5 years old when she died from Wilms
 Disease.
 The "Have a Heart benefit fund-raiser will be held in
 Mikayla's honor at the Inglis VFW Post 8698 located at 520
 Highway 40 East, Inglis.
 The money raised from this special event will benefit the
 Robinson family to help offset some of the hospital and burial
 expenses they have incurred. They have no insurance to help
 them. The public is invited to attend the event to show support
 for the family. The event also includes Karaoke by Emma for
 your entertainment. There will be raffles, a bake sale and a
 fried chicken dinner will be served.
 All proceeds will go directly to the Robinson family after
 the event. If you are unable to attend, perhaps you would con-
 sider buying a dinner ticket for a $6 donation.
 For more information, call 352-447-3495.

 Church to host women's retreat
 The Lighthouse Word Church and the "Women of the
 Word" present a women's day that can revolutionize you and
 your walk with God!
 This one day retreat, featuring Pastor Carol Kearns as our
 speaker, is being held at the church on Saturday, Jan. 20from
 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 The registration fee is $15, and a continental breakfast and
-lunch are included. A nursery will be provided.
 Please call 493-1554 to register by phone.

Small business workshop set
 A workshop called "Running Your Business ... advice from
Gainesville business owners, past and present, to help you"
will be held on Thursday, Jan. 18, from 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
in the SCORE office in downtown Gainesville in the SUN
Center; Suite 104E; 101 Southeast 2nd P1.; Gainesville
 For more information telephone: (352) 375-8278.
 The fee is $10 in advance ($15 at the door). Registration in
advance is recommended. For a registration form please call
the SCORE office.
 SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business," is
a non profit, nationwide resource partner of the U.S. Small
Business Administration.

Radio license exam is Jan. 13
 The Levy County-Amateur Emergency Service( will [be
conducting Amateur Radio License Exams, Saturday, Jan. 13
starting at 9 a.m. in the Williston Community Center, 50 NW
Main S., Williston.
 Seating is limited. Pre-registration is required.
 Please bring the following:
 *Photo I.D.
 *Social Security number or FRN
 Original -AND- two photocopies of your amateur radio
license.(FCC form 660)
 *Original -AND- two photocopies of CSCEs (if claiming
credit)
 The license exam fee is $14 cash.
 For exam information/pre-registration, email
WM3B@yahoo.com, or call 352-225-0200 prior to noon,
Jan. 10.

Diabetes classes start Jan. 25
 Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes? Then this
class is for you! You will get information and motivation to
help you adopt positive lifestyle changes. Learn to control
your blood glucose levels which help reduce long-term health
risks; find out what your test results really mean and learn to
create healthy meals all at one place.
 To see if you are eligible to participate or for more
information, please contact the UF IFAS Levy County
Extension at 352-486-5131. This program is sponsored by
the University of Florida IFAS Extension. UF IFAS Levy
County Extension and the Levy County Health Department.
 Classes will begin Thursday, Jan. 25 and be held weekly for
nine weeks. They will be held at the Levy County Agricultural
Building, at 625 N. Hathaway Ave.in Bronson. Classes start
at 9:30 a.m. and run until 11:30 a.m. Health screenings will
also be held.

Dog food available for donation
 The Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. has 1,500 cases
of Pedigree canned dog food, 22 oz. cans, Choice Cuts in
Sauce with Beef at 12 cans per case for those in need.
 The donation of $1 per case goes toward the freight charge
to deliver it to us.
 Buy several cases or bring a trailer and fork lift and buy an
entire pallet. The Humane -Society is located in Bronson.Call
Mike at 352-317-3409 for more information.


Commodities to be distributed

Jan. 13 and Jan. 24
 USDA Commodity Distribution for Levy County will be at
the following locations at the designated time:
 Jan 13 Chiefland, Methodist Church, 707 Main St., 9:30-
 10:30 a.m.
 Jan. 24 Williston, Lions Club, 1-2:30 p.m.

Blood drive slated for Jan. 12
 Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives. LifeSouth
and the community of Bronson invite you to be a part of the
lifesaving trend when they team up to host a blood drive


on Friday, Jan. 12. Stop by the bloodmobile at the sheriff's
department from 9 a.m. until noon or the courthouse from 1
p.m. until 5 p.m.
 All donors will receive a recognition item and a
complimentary cholesterol screening. Donors must be at
least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and show a valid photo
I.D. For more information, call toll-free (888) 795-2707 or
visit www.lifesouth.org.


STEP BACK in time with the Friends of the Luther
Callaway Public Library Saturday, Jan.13 at 2:00 p.m.
and meet Levy County pioneer woman, Elizabeth
Highsmith. Elizabeth 'and her husband, Isaac,
came to Levy County from Georgia in 1848 to get
the free land promised by the federal government.
Learn about the hardships that faced this pioneer
family and how they made Levy County their home.
Elizabeth will be portrayed by Levy County historian
Toni Collins. The Luther Callaway Public Library is
located at 104 NE 3rd St., Chiefland. Please call (352)
493-2758 for directions or more information.



Farm Bureau honors


two Florida counties


 Two county Farm Bureaus
from Florida are among 15
recognized by the Ameri-
can Farm Bureau Federation
through the County Activities
of Excellence (CAE) pro-
gram for outstanding county
Farm Bureau programs and
initiatives.
 Programs developed by the
Escambia and Hillsborough
County Farm Bufreaus are be-
ing recognized. .The county.
programs have been selected
to exhibit at the 2007 AFBF
Annual Meeting in Salt Lake
City, Jan. 6-10, based on con-
tent, benefit to Farm Bureau
members, innovation and re-
sults.
 "These county Farm Bu-
reaus have received national
recognition for their pro-
grams," said Florida Farm Bu-
reau President John Hoblick.
"Thousands of farmers from
all over the country will be
able to talk to county repre-
sentatives and learn how they
designed and executed these
programs. We are proud to
have two Florida counties
represented among the fifteen
that will be exhibiting at the
annual meeting."


 Escambia County Farm
Bureau will display its Inau-
gural Escambia County Farm
Tour, which highlighted the
agricultural diversity in the
county. Farm stops included
peanuts, forestry, catfish, cot-
ton and dairy.
 Hillsborough County Farm
Bureau developed an instruc-
tional video and information
packet demonstrating how
local agriculturists worked
with the community and lo-
cal government over two
decades to develop a climate
where farming coexists and
prospers alongside a thriving
urban center.
 More than 90 Florida
Farm Bureau members from
around the state will attend
the annual meeting. Florida
Farm Bureau Federation cel-
ebrated 65 years of service to
agriculture this year. It is the
largest independent agricul-
tural organization in the state
with approximately 140,000
member-families, statewide.
 There are 63 county Farm
Bureaus in Florida, where
agriculture accounts for $62
billion in annual economic
impacts across the state.


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*Available on Location: X-Rays, Physical Therapy &
Licensed Massage Therapist (MM0007612)

Most Insurance Accepted: OFFICE HOURS
Most HMO's and PPO's Noon&2 p..6p.m.
Major Medical Tuesday 8a.m. 12:30p.m.
SMedicare/Medicaid Thursday
Personal Injury/Auto Accidents a.m.- Noon&2p.m.- p.m.
Workers' Compensation
 ~ Walk-Ins Welcome ~

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 2220 N.Young Blvd., Chiefland -I I
 (Across from Wal-Mart Super Center) N > I Ii


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On South 121-Wiliston, Florida


Located


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Office @ B&G Seed


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(352) 339-4713, (352) 339-2704 or (352) 339-6435 (Loader operator)


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 Thursday, Jan. 11
  WW II vets, Bell, 11:30 a.m.
 Friday, Jan.12
 > Blood drive, Bronson, 9 a.m.
 > Fish fry, Williston, 6 p.m.
 Saturday, Jan. 13
 > Ham radio exam, Williston, 9 a.m.
 O Historic interpretation, Chiefland, 2 p.m.
 > UMC revival, Trenton, 7 p.m.
 Wednesday, Jan. 17
  Emergency meeting, Ocala, 10:30 a.m.
 Thursday, Jan. 18
 0-Tourism meeting, Gainesville, 10 a.m.
 > Small business workshop, Gainesville, 6:30 p.m.
 Friday, Jan. 19
 > Spaghetti Supper, Chiefland, 6 p.m.
 Sunday, Jan. 21
 l Genealogy meeting, Chiefland, 2 p.m.
 Thursday, Jan. 25
  Diabetes classes, Bronson, 9:30 a.m.
 Monday, Jan. 29
  Children's Bingo, Bronson, 5 p.m.
 0-Teen Game Night, Bronson, 5:30 p.m.
 Thursday, Feb. 1
  Business Council, Williston, 8:30 a.m.
 Saturday, Feb. 10
 > Fund-raiser, Inglis, 2 p.m.



 SHINE will help


with Medicare
 SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), a
volunteer program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, will be
assisting with Extra Help enrollment as well as counseling on
Medicare issues, including help with problems with Part D:
Prescription Drug Plans at the following sites:
 Wednesday, Jan. 10 10 a.m.-12 noon Chiefland Senior
Center 2-4 p.m. Cedar Key Library
 Wednesday, Jan. 17 10a.m.-noon AF Knotts Library,
Yankeetown
 Wednesday, Jan. 24 10 a.m.-noon Trenton Library 2-4 p.m.
Cross City Library
 If you have enrolled in a Part D Prescription Drug Plan, you
can still apply for Extra Help.
 If you have not enrolled in a Part D Prescription Drug Plan
as yet, you may be eligible for Extra Help in paying for the
plan premium, deductible and drugs without penalty. You
must meet the following criteria to qualify:
 Single income is $14,700 or less, assets total $11,500
or less; couple income is $19,800 or less, assets total $23,000
or less.
 Assets do not count your home or your vehicles. They do
count your cash in the bank, CDs, stocks, bonds, cash value
on your life insurance or burial policies, and any additional
property.
 If you are turning 65, you will be able to join a Part D Drug
Plan during the same time period as your enrollment in Part
A and/or Part B. See us to receive comparison information on
plans that will meet your drug needs.
 In addition, the pharmaceuticals have begun to ease up on
their Part D restrictions on free drugs. This will be on a case
by case basis. Please see us for applications or call the drug
companies you received your free drugs from 'for updated
information.
 Call 1-800-262-2243 (Elder HelpLine) if you need
directions to a site or are unable to visit one. A volunteer will
return your call.

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 Remodel, Re-Pipe, New Construction,
 Mobile Home Hook-Ups and Water Heaters.
 Serving the Tri-County area.

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