LIFE The Levy County Journal The County Paper, Est. 1923 Calendar, from page 4B She will present information about the Journey Program at Nature Coast Hospital. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call Dorothy Whiteman at (352) 528-4788. Children’s Home Society hosts Adoption Orientation, Jan. 12 On Monday, Jan. 12, at 6 p.m. an Adoption Orientation will be held in Gainesville at 605 N.E. First St., Suite F. Case managers will be present to speak with you about our adoption services and the children currently looking for a family. If you are interested in providing the loving home that so many children need and deserve, please come to the Adoption Orientation. Haven Hospice offers free volunteer training and information session, Jan. 13 and Jan. 15 Havén Hospice needs volunteers. Come and j join us in this very rewarding experience and learn what services Haven Hospice offers your community. You are under no obligation to volunteer after completion of this course. _ The course will be held at the Bronson Road Baptist Church at 13830 N.E. 80" Ave., Bronson, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and to be completed on Thursday, Jan. 15. Contact Vondla Sullivan at (352) 493-2333 to register or for more information. The American Legion Jamerson-Sheffield Post 91 meeting, Jan. 15 Post 91 will have our monthly dinner and meeting on Jan. 15 in our building located next to the FFA arena on Walker curve, U.S Highway 129 between Trenton and Bell. As always the dinner is open to the public for a donation. Post 91 will provide the main dish and members are asked to bring a dessert to share. The dinner will be from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. with the regularly scheduled meeting to follow. Remember, ladies, our American Legion Auxiliary meets the same place and time. Point of contact for this event or memerup questions is Wayne Minton, e-mail: wayneminton@myrvmail. com. Dixie Echoes perform at First UMC, Jan. 15 ~ The Dixie Echoes are coming to Chiefland, Fla. This legendary quartet will be appearing on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Chiefland. For nearly 50 years, The Dixie Echoes have been delivering the good news of the Gospel through their spiritually uplifting musical ministry. Since their formation in 1960, The Dixie Echoes have enjoyed much success and are probably best remembered for their performances on the Gospel Singing Jubilee, which aired in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The quartet consists of long-time lead vocalist Randy Shelnut, baritone Randy Shelnut Jr., tenor Wesley Smith, and bass vocalist Pat Barker. The quartet is accompanied by award- winning pianist Stewart Varnado. Although considered to be one of the pioneer Gospel groups, The Dixie Echoes have maintained a refreshing vocal style and a diverse song ~ selection that appeals to audiences of all ages. - This concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. To obtain additional information regarding this exciting musical event, call Elvira at (352) 493-4692 or the church office at (352) 493- 4627. Make plans now to join The Dixie Echoes at the First United Methodist Church at 707 N. Main Street in Chiefland on Jan. 15 for an meting evening of Gospel quartet music. Donations requested at the door. Levy County Exceptional Student Parent Ravisory Committee, Jan. 15 The Levy County Exceptional Student Parent Advisory Committee’s quarterly meeting . will be Thursday, Jan. 15, in the parent classroom at the old Bronson High School from 6 to 8 p.m. At this meeting, the guest speaker will be Marcia Baughn. Marcia will discuss the frustration, anxiety and tension of students with learning disabilities. The title of her _ presentation is “Walking in Their Footsteps: How Difficult Can That Be?” Be prepared to laugh and cry but also be challenged with the knowledge that you will never take the ability to learn for granted again. This will be a very SOE aA meeting and all ESE parents are encouraged to attend. Contact Josie Crooms, ESE Parent Liaison, at (352) 528- 4359 or josiccroome@ok . com for more information. SCORE Seminar for Small Business, Jan. 15 Due to the Gator National Championship game, SCORE has moved its seminar, that was previously scheduled for Jan. 8 to Jan. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mid- Town; 13” St. Branch of Wachovia Bank, 1717 N.W. 13" St., Gainesville, across from Gainesville High School: The topic of the seminar will be “Choosing a Legal Structure for Your Business ... sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company etc.” Choose your ‘legal structure carefully. It will determine who is liable financially and legally, what kind of taxes you will pay and what forms to file. The fee is $15 in advance ($20 at the door). Registration in advance is recommended. For more information and a registration form, please visit the SCORE Web site at: www. " scoregainesville. org or call the SCORE office at (352) 375-8278. SCORE, “Counselors to America’s Small Business, > isa non-profit, nation-wide resource DASE of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Recreational Advisory Committee meeting, Jan. 15 The City of Chiefland Recreational Advisory Committee will hold its J anuary meeting on Jan. 15, at 12 p.m. in Chiefland City Hall at 214 E. Park Ave. in Chiefland. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the office of the City Manager at City Hall, 214 E. Park Ave.; Chiefland, FL 32626 or call (352) 493-6711. The Levi and Parker Bass Tournament, Jan. 17 The North Florida Division of Fishers of Men is proud to sponsor The Levi and Parker Bass Tournament in memory of their dad, Sam Ferguson. It will be held Jan.17 at Hinton Landing in Old Town. The entry fee is $75. Example Payout for 50 boats is $2,500.00 This is an Open Legacy Tournament. For all Legacy Rules and entry forms, go to www.fomntt.com. Some rules do not apply or have been changed as following: Rule 1: You do not have to be a member for an open tournament. Team must have only one adult age 19 or above as of Jan. 16, Each team may have only one child age 13-18 as of Jan. 16, and /or as many as you can safely within boating laws on a boat under the age of 13:as of Jan. 16.. Rule 2: No late fee applies. You may pay the morning of the’ tournament before 6 a.m. Rule 4: Bonus Bucks are optional $25. Must be paid before 6 a.m. the morning of tournament. Bonus Buck Payout will be as the following: 30% Biggest Trash Fish 20% 2™4 Biggest Trash Fish 30% Biggest Red Belly 20% 2™ Biggest Red Belly Each team may only weigh-in one trash fish and/or one red belly that have been entered in to the Bonus Bucks. Rule 7: Blast off numbers will be assigned in the order of entry forms and fees received. Rule 19 Does not apply ‘ es SB Contact Director James Class at (352) 213-1550, 6020 N.W. CR 340 Bell, for more information. levyjournalonline.com Jan. 8, 2009 Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Soup-a-thon, Jan. 17 The annual Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Soup-a-thon is fast approaching. Reserve your entry now to win the title of Best Soup Chef. Prizes will be given for the top three tastiest soups. The Soup-a-thon will be held at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club at 5 56" St. in Yankeetown, on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come out to taste the delicious soups and cast your vote for your favorite. The ladies will also have a bake sale filled with yummy treats. Soup Chefs call today to reserve your entry space by calling Eleanor Berkley at (352) 447-3899. Train Depot Museum Committee meeting, Jan. 20 The City of Chiefland Train Depot Museum Committee will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Train Depot. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Anyone who has any historical artifacts, pictures or information on the history of Chiefland. they wish to donate or loan to the City can contact Laurie Copeland at City Hall at 214 E. Park Ave. in Chiefland, or call her at (352) 493-6711. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact the office of the City Manager at City Hall, 214 E. Park Ave., Chiefland, FL 32626, or call (352) 493-6711. District 5 Local Emergency Planning Council, Jan. 21 _ The public is invited to attend a meeting of the District 5 Local Emergency Planning Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 a.m. at the Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council office, 1241 S.W. 10" Street, Ocala, Fla. Chairman’s Report, Staff Report and other organizational matters regarding the LEPC will be discussed. For further information, please around midnight. contact Michael Arnold of the LEPC staff at (3 52) 732-1315, ext. 228. An afternoon of food, fun and fellowship for seniors, Jan. 21 Adult ministries of Bronson United Methodist Church is sponsoring an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship for area seniors the third Wednesday of every month beginning Jan. 21 at noon at the fellowship hall. There is no charge and transportation will be arranged for Bronson area residents, ifneeded. For more information or to arrange for transportation, please call the church at 486-2281. Leave your name and number and someone will return your call. Flat tire fiasco Out with the old: In with the new. There’s gonna be a lot of that going on in a few weeks. After having just come from the auto repair shop for the 20 millionth time since we moved here, I wish a little of it would happen at my house, no offense beautiful periwinkle Toyota. I know cars can’t read but better safe than sorry. (Roaches can’t read, either, but I never see, any when my can of Raid. is in plain view on the kitchen counter.) I tried extremely hard not to offend my little blue Datsun years ago, also. One memorable excursion involving her was on Thanksgiving Eve, late, when all good car shops in America are closed. My then boyfriend and I were going from Tallahassee to Augusta to spend Turkey Day with my family (actually so he could meet some more of said turkeys in my family). We left after work with an ETA. of Well, around 10, we heard a pop and then felt a decided jolt as the right rear tire blew up. We pulled onto the not-so-safe shoulder and surveyed the - situation with my three-inch-long flashlight that I kept in the glove box for just such an emergency. It was better than lighting a match only because it didn’t burn your fingers. Anyway, when aed if F had a spare, I replied, “Of. course,” in my best know-it-all manner. I did have a spare, but, of course, it was flat, also. Some choice words followed this discovery. And then panic began to set in. We were just outside of the little town of Wrightsville, Ga., and it was DARK. We could see nothing and this was way before cell phones were attached to our bodies. We ‘had seen a shack across the road from us a short ways back, so my husband- to-be trekked back there, returning with an elderly African-American gentleman in his also et Ford Granada. 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Well, our rescuer said “I knows Andrew Hall reeeeeal well!” and drove us in to town to a ‘ phone booth to call him. When he arrived, we turned to’ thank our lifesaver but he was gone. Odd, we thought. Well, Cousin Andrew didn’t have tires | at his shop but not to worry. He deposited us at his house, called a buddy, and set off in search of some new treads for us. We never knew how he procured them that late at night, but he did, and I think maybe it’s better that we didn’t know. He fixed us up and sent us on our way, commenting that he had never heard of the elderly gentleman who claimed to know him so well. On our return trip home, mercifully in broad daylight, we attempted to locate our deliverer. Some of you probably know where this is heading. The place was boarded up, obviously unlived in for a number of years, no Granada or driver in sight. I have no clue; just know that I’m thankful for that old car with its Heavenly old driver who knew my cousin “reeeeeal well!” Wanda Kaye