The Dixie County Advocate Thursday March 5, 2009 MIL~LS It is time for our twenty fifth Mills annual reunion. It will be March 14, 2009 at the Steinhatchee Community Building. We are asking all relatives and friends of our family to come and be with us and enjoy the fellowship. Every one brings enough food and drink for their own fami- lies. Then we put it all together and have a buffet. This year we are planning on having both fish and swamp cabbage. If any one has any pictures of the Mills family, we ask that you bring and share. Also, any stories that are remember bout the family. The building will be open by ten a. m., earlier if any one needs to get in, or wants to do their cooking there. For information, call Mildred Mill.Stevenson at: 352-498- .1634 or email me at dixiegirl54@bellsouth.net. Help Support the Relay for Life Buy a Homemade Cake made by Carol Knight !Sour Cream Pound Cake :- ,, Pecan Pound Cake Coconut Pound Cake 8 Layer Chocolate Cake Hummingbird Cake Italian Cream Cake Hershey Syrup Cake $40.00 each. Al proceeds go to the Kids the Walk and Praying for a Cure Relay Team To place your order call Carol at 352-498-0275 or 352-213-2095. U! Stuff to Do 4 . ', "t , WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON MARCH 20TH? Be sure to take time for lunch -the First United Methodist Church in Cross City will be serving Pulled Pork BBQ on Buns; with coleslaw and home made Chocolate chip cookies for only $5.00! Remember: Noon on March 20th, 2009 Delivery will be available in the Cross City area before, noon; or you may come to the Fellowship. Hall and eat in or pick up your lunch. Call 498-3420 to place your order. Leave message and we will return your call. This delicious food is being prepared by our Master Chef Alma don't miss it! Come on out to the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on March 8th for another all you can eat dinner buffet: The Menu will be: Meat Loaf Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Scalloped Potatoes Succotash Cucumber Salad Desserts: FruitJello; Chocolate The Dixie County High School's Junior class will be having a Prom Fashion Show on March 14th, 2009 starting at 6:00pm in the school auditorium. The cost to get in is $3.00. There will be girls modeling dresses from House of Gowns, and Cach6. We will also have young men wearing tuxedos. There will be many different fashion gowns and tuxes. There will be representatives from limousine services, hair 'dressers, florists, photographers, jewelers, and other prom needs. There will be great door prizes. Some of the prizes include: $50.00 off gowns, tux rentals, and a discount off of limo ser- vices, corsage, discounts off of dinners, and other great items. This is for everyone. Not just for Juniors and Seniors. It is .for anyone wanting to see the latest fashion in gowns and tuxes, or just wanting to have some fun and maybe win a great door prize. You will also be supporting the junior class, helping them put on a great Prom this year. * Pudding w/whip cream; Blondies Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Lemonade , All you can eat including the desserts and drinks for only $9.00. Children under 12: $6.00 chil- dren under 5: free Special family rate: Mother, father, and two or more children: $27.00 Take Out Plates: 9.00 each * Come on out on March 8th at 12:00 noon and enjoy good food and fellowship. FREE S Kids! Seniors! Men! Goth chicks! Spinners! Everybody welcome. Starts Thursday March 12, 3:00 Cross City Library YARN PROVIDED FREE Signup or get more info by mailing editor@dcadvocate.net PS Lower Suwannee National DIXIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVING YOU AT FIVE LOCATIONS CROSS CITY/HIGHWAY 19 OLD TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Acute & Chronic Disease Care Minor Surgical Procedures * Laceration Repair Employment Physicals * Well Child & Newborn Care s Family Planning./OB Care * School & Sports Physicals School Health Services Treatment for Asthma Preventative Health Care WIC Coupons Dental Services Laboratory & X.Ray * HIV Anonymous & Confidential Testing Child and Adult Immunizations ,* Attention Deficit Disorder Evaluation & Treatment Kiddy Corner Play Area for Children FREE PREGNANCY TESTS Board Certfied Pediatrician To Care For Your Children Board Certified Family Medicine Practitioner to Care For Adults Medical Providers To See Your Children At School TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT CALL: (352) 498-1360 ............................... ............ ...MOSTMAJOR INSURANCES ACCEPTED .............. Refuge Officer Kenny Mc- Cain's chicken, ribs, and Wildlife Refuge "swamp" cabbage, plus all Friends Annual/Refuge the fixin's provided by the Open House Meeting 'Friends Board, by becoming mnmrnhpr for nnlv $10.00 ner Suwannee Community Center Saturday, March 7 -10:30 AM On March 7th, the Friends of the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges, a volunteer support group, will hold their Annual Meeting in the community of Suwannee. The Friends and Volunteers of Refuges (FA- VOR) provide active advoca- cy and physical.support for the successful stewardship of the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges. The extensive pro-, gram for the all-day meeting includes morning and after- noon educational events which are open to the public, as well as a luncheon for members. The meeting, luncheon and other events will take place in the newly refurbished Community Center opposite Salt Creek Restaurant on CR349 in Suwannee. After a brief business meet- ing and election of the Friends' Board of Directors, guest-speaker Dr. Peter Fred- erick from the University of Florida, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conser- vation, will give a presenta- tion entitled, "White Ibis: The Wildebeests of the Southeast." This presenta- tion is open to the public (will start at 11:30 am). At noon a "Florida Cracker Cookout" will be served for members of the Friends group. As part of their an- nual membership drive, non- members can also enjoy person or $20.00 per family The public is invited to the afternoon session starting at. 1:30 pm. Learn more about Refuge Friends groups, the. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice, and your two local Na- tional Wildlife Refuges. Spe- cial guest Dr. Dawn Miller of Eye of the Eagle Wildlife Sanctuary will handle and introduce her rehabilitated birds of prey, including a swallow-tail kite, protected at her sanctuary The after- noon will include hayrides into the Refuge with the Forester, a fire demonstra- tion addressing habitat man- agement with an emphasis on prescribed fire, boat rides courtesy of Suwannee Guides and Outfitters, as well as a guided canoe/kayak paddle (bring your own boat or rent one). 'You can also learn about updates on fu- ture special events, speakers, and projects being sponsored by the Friends of the Refuges. For more information con- tact Refuge Ranger Pam Dar- ty at 493-0238 extension 223. Kayak and canoe rentals for the afternoon paddle are available for $10/single or double but quantities are limited so please call Suwan- nee Guides and Outfitters at 352-542-8331 to reserve. For more information about the Lower Suwannee Nation- al Wildlife Refuge, go online to www.fws.gov/lowersuwan- nee/. EvER'S AYWuR "AT 5:30 PI --'AT THE D.A.V. B GO HALL IN CROSS CITY SUWANNEE VALLEY PLAYERS TO PRESENT INTO THE WOODS Suwannee Valley Players an- nounces the opening of Into the Woods, a musical written by James Lapine with music and lyrics by Stephen Sond- heim. The well-known story begins with many of our fa- miliar fairy tale characters including Cinderella, the Baker & his wife, Jack (and the beanstalk), and Little Red Riding Hfood making wishes that are granted.. .and the re- sults of these wishes. Join your favorite characters to find out what happens. Per- formances will be held on March 19-22 & 26-29, 2009, Thursday Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2:30pm at the Chief Theater, 25 East Park Avenue in Chiefland. For more information, contact us at 352-493-2787 or www.svplayers.org. Soaring Eagles 4-H meets the First Monday of every month at the Community Center on CR 55-A wiww. dcadvocate. net Every 1st and 3rd Saturday at the Suwannee River Shrine Club 1/2 mile north of Fanning Springs on Hwy 26