PAGE 4C, JULY 26-27, 2006 NORTH FLORIDA FOCUS /0 rT ^ f Continued from Page 3C Saturday July 29 Saturday on the Suwannee featuring Marty Rabon Saturday on the Suwannee will be held at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak Saturday, July 29, featuring Marty Rabon. Enjoy canoeing on the famous Suwannee River, horseback riding, bicycling, golf carting, hik- ing, hanging out and attending the Saturday night concerts in the Music Hall. Tickets at the gate $20. Other artists scheduled to perform during the Saturdays on the Suwannee through Sept. 23 are Ken Mellons, Shenandoah and the Devonshires. Go to http://sbs.suncountryjamboree.com/ for more informa- tion or to musicliveshere.com. Thru Sunday, July 30 "Celebrate America" at Wild Adventures Wild Adventures presents "Celebrate America," as part of its 10th anniversary celebration thru Sunday, July 30 in Valdosta, Ga.; Daily "Celebration Parade," with a 20-foot tall Uncle Sam puppet, stilt-walkers, patriotic characters and a dance party at the end. Enjoy Crazy for the Red, White & Blue," a song and dance revue full of favorite tunes reflecting America's spirit and "Night Magic," the 3-D laser and fireworks show across the Grand Lagoon. Cost: included with park admission. Info: 229-219-7144, www.wild-adventures.com. Monday Deadline July 31 Last call for market guide information The Suwannee County Extension Service is updating the "Fresh From the Farm" market guide to include all local agri- culture-related products such as livestock, produce, small ani- mals, services and anything else that would fit into the agricul- ture category. This is the last call to update your current infor- mation or have any farm product and/or service included in the market guide. Call for information or a form to be mailed to you to fill out and return by Monday, July 31. Info: 386-362- 2771. Monday July 31 American Red Cross Distance Learning On-line class in Lake City American Red Cross of Suwannee Valley; Distance Learning On-line class; 6-9 p.m., Monday, July 31, 2006; 264 NE Her- nando Ave., Suite 102, Lake City. Info: 386-752-0650. Monday Deadline July 31 Free registration for members and veter- ans of U.S. Sea Services United States Navy Memorial, located on Pennsylvania Av- enue, in Washington, D.C., offers free enrollment in the Navy Log which honors those who served, and are serving, in Amer- ica's Sea Services Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine; free now thru July 31; Note: enter informa- tion on sea service member or veteran at www.lonesailor.org; Info: Navy Log Department of the U.S. Navy Memorial, toll- free at 800-NAVY LOG or 800-628-9564. Visit now! Thru Dec. 31 Human-size digital moth prints on display at Florida Museum "Moths: Beauty and Biodiversity" is on display at the Flori- da Museum of Natural History in Gainesville through Dec. 31., The digital prints by renowned artist Joseph Scheer are large format, high resolution scans that bring the structure and beau- ty of moths to life. This exhibition of,24 images, some of which transform small moths into human-size prints. His work has been featured in more than 120 books and periodicals in- cluding National Geographic. Info: 352-846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu. Aug. 1 NFCC will conduct TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) North Florida Community College will conduct TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, at NFCC Testing Center, Building No. 16, on the Madison cam- pus. TABE is required for acceptance into vocational/technical programs. Photo ID required! Pre-registration is required. Info/registration: 850-973-9451.' Tuesday Aug. 1 NWTF organizational meeting The Suwannee River Strutters/Live Oak Chapter of the Na- tional Wild Turkey Federation will hold an organizational meeting to plan its annual banquet for February, 2007 at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1; Info/location of meeting: John Baucom at 386-208-0672 or 386-590-0256. Tuesday Aug.. * Democratic Executive Committee meeting Suwannee County Democratic Executive Committee will meet Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, US 129 North, Live Oak. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. for $10 per person, the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Dinner is not required to join us for the meeting. All Democrats are invited to join us in participating in the Democratic Process. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. Info RSVP for dinner: Moni- ca, 386-330-2036. Last day! Thru Aug. 2 Summer leals Program for youth 18 and under Suwannee County youth age 18 and under are invited to par- Continued on Page 9C Move over, kids! It's Back-to-School shopping time! Make going back to school a little more fun with a trip to Lake Park Outlets and save on Polo Ralph Lauren, Gap Outlet, Reebok, Bass, Bealls Outlet, Big Dogs Sportswear, Danskin and more. No mall traffic. No parking nightmares, Just great values on your favorite labels. Every day. End of Summer Extravaganza! Register to win a fantastic family getaway to: * Orlando * Daytona Beach Plus, a S100 Shopping Package with each trip Details In stores 660W Real Shoppers Shop Outlets. 1-75, Exit 5 Minutes south ofValdosta 229-559-6822 Mon-Sat 9-8, Sun 10-6 www.lakeparkoutlets.com 283761-F PORTABLE GENERATORS! Many residents who lose power may turn to Emergency generators to ensure a continuous flow of electricity to refrigerators, freezers, lights, fans and other appliances. SVEC urges residents to exercise extreme caution. While generators are a convenience in keeping appliances running during storm-related outages, they can also create hazards for homeowners aind electric utility workers. When operating a generator: * Always operate a generator in accordance with your house to receive power directly from a portable generator manufacturer's guidelines and instructions, as opposed to power normally supplied by SVEC. Transfer switches isolate the circuits supplied by the generator and * To avoid CO poisoning, never use a generator indoors or in prevent backfeeding inadvertently energizing circuits in both attached garages. Only operate the generator outdoors in a systems. well-ventilated, dry area from air intakes to the home. Backfeeding can most commonly occur when a generator is * To avoid electrocution, plug individual appliances,into the connected directly to the electric panel or circuit in a home. generator using heavy duty, outdoor rated cords with a wire Feeding power back into the utility system during an outage will gauge adequate for the appliance load. energize the transformer serving the house and could pose a serious threat to line and service and tree crews working to * If connecting'into the house wiring is necessary on a restore power in the area who may not know they are working- temporary basis, homes must have a transfer switch with an energized line. installed by a licensed electrician, A transfer switch allows If you desire to obtain a transfer switch for residential ." ,.." use the cooperative has approved a meter socket based transfer switch by GENERLINK model number MA23-N or S. Member would purchase the transfer switch through GENERLINK (1-800-886-3837 or www.globalpowerproducts.com') and contact the cooperative to schedule installation at no charge. : SuLive Oak, FL 32060 Phone (386)362-2226 Live Oak, FL 32060 Phone (386) 362-22261 __ ^j- ---- '-i-- -- -'---*p- -I- NO WHAT YOU RIVING....HOPINS MOTOR COMPANY HAS OR 150 OWNED VHICLS O HOOE FROM! NO I ER WHAT YOU'RE DRIVING....HOPKINS MOTOR COMPANY HAS OVER 150 PRE-OWNED VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM! 2000 Pontiac Firebird ,4LA U 2000 Nissan Quest 2003 PT C f,;'l0>. --- 112,99 2006 Toyota Tundra Oi,,U, i Mi... 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