LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL AROUND LEVY COUNTY THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2007 News Briefs Emergency planning meeting set The public is invited to attend a meeting of the District 5 Local Emergency Planning Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council, 1241 S. W. 10"' St., Ocala. Chairman's report, staff report and other organizational matters regarding the LEPC will be discussed. For further information please contact Michael Arnold of the LEPC Staff at (352) 732-1315, Ext. 228. Genealogists to hear about old photos The Levy County Genealogy and History Society will hold its first meeting of the New Year on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Levy County Quilt Museum. The program will be a presentation on old photographs by Vivien Waldrop Stephens. The discussion will be where to find old pictures, the care of and most importantly, how to identify the people, places and time of the photograph. If you need more information please call 493-4849. Fair Association meets twice in January The Levy County Fair Association will meet Jan. 11 at the Williston Community Meeting Room, at city hall, 50 N.W. Main St.. starting at 6 p.m. and again on Jan. 23 at the same location. The group is seeking community assistance and support in respect to the equestrian, agriculture, aquacutlure, horticul- ture, creative arts, entertainment and exhibits components. The association is also ready to accept partnership/spon- sorship packages and will be happy to meet with anyone in- terested. Groups and non-profits are encouraged to partici- pate early and help guide the way to November 2007. Fish fry is Friday The Holy Family Ladies' Guild and Fellowship Ministry fund-raiser fish fry will be held Friday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. The adult price is $6 and for children it is $3. There are always "take-outs" available. This fund-raiser is to help people in our community with their financial problems. Holy Family Church is located at 17353 NE Alternate Highway 27 in Williston. For more information, call (352) 528-2893. Students named to honor roll Family Life Academy in Archer announces its honor roll: "A" Honor Roll Erin Bowe Emily Megargel Joshua Hill David Austin Durden Mrogan Johnson Carmen Nix Maria Nix Caleb Rice 'Sean Sauder Jesse Tucker Tiffany White "B" Honor Roll Alyssa Durden Lauren Mecca Bonnie Miller Donnie Simpson Katie Zebley Heather Bowe Courtney Daniel Megan Durden Jordan Johnson Sarah Megargel Connor Meyers Jessica Simpson Trent Smith Mikaela Bowe Caleb Cabral Alora Catlett Katelind White BOAT INSURANCE * Commercial Randy Stefanelli Agency 493-2016 LEV.Y COUNTY JOURLA 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 P.O. Box 159 Bronson, FL 32621 SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Levy, Gilchrist and Dixie Counties .. $17 In state ......................... $22 O ut of state ...................... .. $27 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 Manatee photographer to speak at Fanning Springs Park Jan. 17 January is Manatee Awareness Month for Manatee Springs and Fanning Springs State Parks. During January of every year, park guests have the opportunity to learn more about the efforts of grass roots citizens' groups and government agencies alike to protect the manatee and the habitat around the state that manatees use. An addition to this year's line-up of speakers is Karen Glaser. Glaser is a prominent photographer well-known for her images of manatees. "Mysterious Manatees" (University Press) features manatee images from around the state but much of her work has been done in the local area. Her current work has expanded to include wonderful images of Florida's world-class and world- famous "springs." Glaser has recently completed work in South Florida at Big Cypress National Preserve as an artist in residence. Her work has also been exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. and for seven years as part of a traveling exhibit associated with the Smithsonian. Glaser will be speaking at the spring side meeting room at Fanning Springs State Park. Her presentation will begin at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 17. ILJ lb /' t WILLISTON MASONIC ORNAN Lodge #117 in- stalled its new officers Feb. 5. Top, from left, Ken- neth Crosby, Richard Roberts, Fernando "Mickey" Dominquez, Thomas Kellogg, Charles Knuckle Jr., George Bloom, Fred Christman Jr., Glen Gar- ner, Walter Schultz. Not pictured Edward Watson, Melvin Campbell, Delbert King. Right, Charles E. Knuckle Jr. is 2007 Master of Williston Ornan Ma- sonic Lodge #117. David Renaud D.V.M. Kathy Bowker D.V.M. Greater Chiefland Chamber of Commerce 2006 Business of the year *4 Affordable Quality Medicine & Surgery A&6 Convenient Appointments Available 'k Personal Compassionate Service 42Warm Caring Clinic & Staff - Veterinary Pet Insurance 4*Morning Drop-off Office Hours Mon.- Fri.28amn-6pm Sat. 9am 12 noon Sampson Astro "Samyson .Astro" 1 9 -02S Each week be sure to visit the Park's Citizen Support Organization, Friends of Manatee Springs Parks, Inc.. They will have a booth at the park presenting their exciting work and volunteer opportunities. Other Manatee Awareness Month guests will be featured at Manatee Springs State Park and are scheduled as follows: Jan. 13-United States Fish and Wildlife Service manatee rescue technicians will be bringing their specially equipped boat used for capturing injured or distressed manatees. Jan, 20-Save the Manatee Club- Well-known citizens environmental group based in Orlando but with active manatee advocates all over the state of Florida. Jimmy Buffet is often associated with this group but much of their work is done by concerned and active citizens. Jan. 27-Members of the Sirenia Project associated with the federal agency USGS. Members of this group are actively involved in manatee monitoring and research. Learn how scientists identify various individual manatees. All programs are free with a paid park admission. For further information on these or any programs offered at either Fanning Springs State Park of Manatee Springs State Park, please call John Lohde, Park Services Specialist, at 352- 493-6823 Library board plans meetings The Levy County Library Advisory Board will meet at 10 a.m. on the following dates: Jan. 17 Cedar Key Public Library Feb. 21 Lu t h e r Callaway Public Library, Chiefland March 21 Williston Public Library April 18 A.F. Knotts Public Library, Yankeetown May 16 Bronson Public Library June 20 Cedar Key Public Library July 18 Luther Callaway Public Library, Chiefland Aug. 15 Williston Public Library S, Sept. 19 A.F. Knotts Public Library, Yankeetown Business Council to meet The Nature Coast Business Development Council, Inc. will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m. at the Williston City Hall Annex Building, located at 607 SW 1st Ave., Willis- tion. Now Has a Service Van Available To Handle Your Plumbing Needs and Make House Calls. 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