LEVY COUNTY JOURNAL AROUND LEVY COUNTY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2007 Time to go hog wild over 30th annual canoe race Amvets Post 88 of Bronson presents the 30th Annual Wild Hog Canoe & Kayak Race. Get your paddles ready! This is the biggest, wildest, funniest race in the state. It will be held Saturday, April 28 on the Waccasassa River and proceeds benefit the Levy Association for Retarded Citizens (LARC). There will be lots of food, drink and prizes to win. Plan to bring the whole family for a fun day. Businesses or individuals may sponsor a racer and sponsorships are being sought now. For more information you may visit our website at www. wildhog.wetpaint.coin, or contact Margie McGarva by e-mail at wildhograce@yahoo.com, or call 352-486-2535. Photo contest deadline extended The Levy County Public Library System is extending the deadline on photo entries for the Tween and Teen Photo Con- test. Youth in grades 6-12 have until Feb. 28 to submit their en- tries. Each tween and teen can submit two photos that define their life at this time. The photos will be on display at the library branches and visiting patrons will vote on the entries. The winning photos will be part of a traveling display. Please contact your local librarian for more details. Divorcing parents seminar set Parent Education and Stabilization training, as required by the state of Florida when parents divorce with children, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The four-hour training provides important information regarding: (1) legal aspects; (2) emotional aspect for both parents and children; (3) family relationships; (4) financial responsibility to a child; and (5) issues regarding spousal or child abuse. Pre-registration is required at least three days prior to the scheduled training. For more information or to make reservations, call CFCC Levy Campus at 493-9533. The cost of the training is $34. MODfund-raiser goes through Feb. 22 Drummond Bank and Tri-County Rental is having a March of Dimes fund-raiser with all proceeds to be donated to March of Dimes. The on-going drive will continue through Feb. 22. A drawing will be held on Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. for a Polaris ATV Youth Predator 50. LAND CLEARING "q4 DRIVEWAYS, PONDS, GRADING, TRACTOR WORK, ROCK DIRT..I. TS Call: (352) 486-1117 4-H hog gets put on diet ColnrrflitflitYCnkad Saturday, Feb. 3 - Superintendent Gala, Bronson, 6 p.m. 0 Plow Days, Dudley Farm Sunday, Feb. 4 SEvangelist David Manley, Elizey United Methodist Church Monday, Feb. 5 SNature photographer John Moran, Chiefland, 7 p.m. Valentines Craft Program at Library, Williston, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 Valentines Craft Program at Library, Yankeetown 5 p.m Thursday, Feb. 8 SWWll Vets Club, Fanning Springs, 11:30 a.m. Friends of the Library healthy eating program, Chiefland, 1 p.m. p-Valentines Craft Program at Library, Chiefland 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10 N-Fund-raiser, Inglis, 2 p.m. Friends of Fanning and Manatee Springs Behavior Workshop, Levy County School Board Office 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 - Covered wagon rides, Manatee Springs State Park Monday, Feb. 12 -Valentines Craft Program at Library, Bronson 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 N Quilter field trip - Valentines Craft Program at Library, Cedar Key 5 p.m. BY JAMES CORBIN SPECIAL T0 1'111- JOURNAL Youngsters of the Farm Friends 4-H group met for their regular monthly meeting, but there was nothing regular about it. The meeting was held at the home of Charlie Lloyd, a well-respected horse farrier. Lloyd gave a wonderful explanation to club members about the importance of taking good care of horses' hooves. He then used his own pony to demonstrate the process he goes through with each horse on an average day of work. Members of the club gathered around, watching intently and listening closely as Lloyd pointed out the structure of the horse's hoof, the tools he uses to trim and clean them, and the step- by-step process involved in trimming their feet. Volunteers could help him trim his pony's hooves as he gave his talk. Many of the 4-H members had never seen the process before and enjoyed seeing and hearing it firsthand. Afterwards youngsters drank hot chocolate and nibbled on cookies while club business was attended to. It was announced that Jonathan Benge will be showing the club's hog, which is growing quickly. Club members giggled when they heard their hog was on a diet, which included a daily walk. Last year the club's hog just missed the weight restrictions and the club is very optimistic about raising a champion this year. County events were discussed as well as additional Suwannee River Fair events the members could enter. Packets of Home Economics Rules and Guidelines were distributed and kids seemed excited to have so many opportunities to show off their talents. The next club meeting will be held at Mrs. Hiers' house, where members can see their club hog, have their pictures taken and provide updates on their projects. Put on your walking shoes and get fit Step Up is a statewide physical activity imitative that takes place during the month of February is all 67 counties. This year, there will be three events, one each in Williston, Bronson, and Chiefland. The first event will take place Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Linear Park in front of city hall from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event is a lunch time walk and participants will re- ceive a healthy living kit that will include water, fruit and nuts. Come walk during your lunch break! A similar event will take place in Bronson Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in front of the Levy County Courthouse. Participants are encouraged to walk during their breaks as well. Participants will be able to pick up health and wellness incentives along the route in both Williston and Bronson walks. Such items include sunscreen, pedometers, and radios. Air Conditio ing 4*&eaa 3 52-46-211 The Chiefland event will commence at the Trailhead Park at the train depot. After a warm up, participants will walk from the park to Delma Locke Park along the Nature Coast State Trail. Once at Delmna Locke Park, participants will be able to view healthy snack dem- onstrations and learn about community resources. Partic- ipants who are up to a chal- lenge will be able to check out bicycles to ride down the trail toward Fanning Springs State Park. Can't wait until Step Up, Florida to get physically ac- tive? Join a local walking club. The Bronson Walking Club starts walking Jan. 30 on Tuesday and Thursdays at 5 p.m. at the Youth League Track. The Chiefland Walking Group walks Tuesdays and Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Del- ma Locke Park to walk the Nature Coast State Trail. 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