LEVY, GILCHRIST, DIXIE COUNTIES
UPDATED FRIDAY (MAY 18) 11:17 p.m.
Barbecue!
Newberry's Backyard Bar-B-Q was the scene for this
costumed promoter on Wednesday (May 16). It is highly recommended that people look at the
Community Calendar on this page for the events on May 18 and 19. Also, remember
Bronson Speedway is having races on Saturday night (unless it rains). This
barbecue restaurant is great. Akin's in Bell is another renowned barbecue.
Attention barbecue restaurants in Levy, Dixie, Gilchrist, Alachua,
Citrus, Marion, Columbia and Suwannee counties, you can advertise on
www.HardisonInk.com for a relatively
low price! Please call 352-493-9950.
Photo by Jeff M.
Hardison
Fundraiser starts for cancer
victim
WILLISTON -- Bethany Swanson, who is
a long-time resident and real estate agent of Williston, has been diagnosed
with lung cancer in both lungs. The surgery that she needs is not covered by
her insurance.
The cancer is spreading and she needs this procedure
as soon as possible. We are asking the community for support to help Bethany
during this time of need. A fund has been set up at Perkins State Bank for
donations to help cover her medical expenses.
Checks can be made payable to Bethany Swanson Medical
Fund and can be dropped off either at the bank, or the office of Sharon
Brannan, C.P.A. For more information, please call 352-528-6558. There is also a
Charity Golf Tournament to help the fund.
Centennial celebration
fundraising starts
CHIEFLAND -- The city of Chiefland is
celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2013. A working group has been established
to plan for a two-day celebration. The celebration date has been set for Friday
and Saturday, April 5-6, 2013.
A street dance is planned for that Friday night, and
there will be a community fish fry dinner. Saturday’s events consist of hog and
turkey calling, horseshoe throwing and croaker sack race contests, chili and
barbeque cook-off, pie and cake baking contests.
A vintage parade will add to the events -- as will a
huge fireworks display on Saturday evening. Historic trade demonstrations will
be set up for all to view. There will be many old photographs and historic
video interviews of some of local resident.
Community organizations such as the Woman’s Club,
Chiefland Rotary and Suwannee Valley Rotary and businesses like Central Florida
Electric Cooperative have agreed to manage individual events. City employees
have been asked to organize the street dance on Friday night.
Funding for the celebration will come from
sponsorships, fundraising events and donations. Some of the fundraising events
planned are an auction of centennial commemorative coins and keepsake books
filled with old photographs.
The following fundraising events have been scheduled
by city employees:
June 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall –
Multi-Department Yard Sale – This will be held by the building and zoning
office on the same day as the Watermelon Festival.
July 20 – Pie and Cake Auction – Spaghetti Dinner –
Dinner will be $5.00 per person for spaghetti, salad, roll and drink. The
auction will immediately follow dinner. Calendar this event and plan to enter
your favorite cakes and pies. Through advertising and word of mouth this event
should be a great success and a lot of fun!
October – Jail and Bail – The police department will
organize this event, of course, so beware… you better have a good bail bondsman
by then. No one has immunity from this fundraiser.
Songwriter workshop slated
BRONSON -- A free one-day workshop
for students to be introduced to fundamental techniques behind today’s hit
songs with easy and FUN to follow exercisesis planned for the Bronson Public
Library on May 30 at 6 p.m..
The Songwriting Workshop offers students the
opportunity to immerse themselves in the art of songwriting at any level. The
Friends of the Bronson Public Library will be providing free pizza and drinks
after the workshop. Seats are limited. Participants are asked to please call
the library to reserve a seat today.
Particpants will be introduced to basic melody
structure and pattern, tempo, music measure, rhythm, timing, songwriting
structure and patterns, lyric choice, creative thinking and music history. It
is suggested for middle school and high school students, but ambitious and
focused elementary school students are welcome.
Join Facebook.com/trevisprince and
twitter.com/trevisprince to get up-to-the-minute updates on the workshop and a
chance to win prizes. For more information please contact the Bronson Public
Library, 352-486-2015, or Youth Services Coordinator Jenny Rodgers at
352-486-5552.
Students sought for STAR
program;
first-come, first
served
CHIEFLAND – The College of Central
Florida is offering a unique summer opportunity for high school students to
explore the world of energy and engineering.
Known as Science and Technology Academy for
Researchers Summer program, it is sponsored by Progress Energy. It is funded by
a Progress Energy grant. The weeklong academy features exciting hands-on
lessons taught by experts in alternative engineering, nuclear engineering and
more.
The program is June 18-21 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
each day. It is scheduled to be held at the Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus of the
College of Central Florida. The campus is on the west side of U.S. Highway 19
between Chiefland and Fanning Springs.
The program is free, however the seating is limited
and it is on a first-come, firest-served basis. A free lunch is provided each
day. On the final day, students will take a field trip to the Ocala campus of
the College of Central Florida.
Applications are available at each Levy County high
school and at the CF Levy Center (in the Save-A-Lot shopping plaza). Students
must have completed Algebra I with a letter grade of “B” or better.
Each student who participates in the academy all day,
every day, will be entered in a drawing for an Apple iPad.
Day camp, sewing camps and
residential camp registration open
BRONSON – Levy County 4-H Day Camps,
Sewing Camp and a separate four-day Residential Camp are gearing up to happen
in June. Registration has opened.
There is a cost and there is an age limit.
Campers must all at least 8 years old by the date of the day camps, which are
at staggered starting dates. The day camps cost $25 per each type of camp,
except for the ATV camp – which costs $50.
The camp fee includes, breakfast, lunch, snacks,
field trips, and recreation each day. Sewing Camps will be offered this
summer.
There is also Sewing Camp this summer. Please
contact Muriel Turner about Sewing Camps at 352-486-5131 for any details about
that camp, including cost and dates.
The day camps are at the Bronson Agricultural
Center, on Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Camp leaders ask parents and guardians to please be
prompt at pick-up times.
* Bugs & Outdoor Adventures: Campers combine entomology
and insect-collecting with canoeing, hiking, exploring our natural resources,
and many other activities. It is June 11 – 15.
* Food, Fun, & Fitness: Campers enjoy food and stay
healthy. Several guest speakers from different countries will share some of
their customs, including food. It is June 18 – 22.
* Sports Fishing I: Campers learn to rig and use simple
fishing tackle including cane poles and/or rods. This camp includes fishing
trips to various sites and a fish fry on Friday. It is July 2 –
6.
* Shooting Sports I: Campers have the opportunity to earn
their Hunter Safety Certification during this week and learn to shoot Archery,
Rifle, Shotgun, and/or Muzzle-loading. It is July 9 –
13.
* Shooting & Fishing II: Campers take these two activities
to another level. During Shooting Sports, they hone skills learned in Shooting
Sports I. During the Sports Fishing days, the hone skills learned in Fishing I
and take an extra fishing excursion to a new destination. It is July 16
– 20.
* Marine Science: Campers will learn more about the marine
environment. It will include boat trips, using a seine, cast-netting, crabbing
and specimen identification. It is July 23 – 27.
* Remote Control & Science of Flight: Campers are welcome
to bring their remote control toys and try new ones. Also, participants will
make and program LEGO robots. It is July 30 – Aug. 3.
* ATV Safety & Certification: Did you know that you must
have an ATV Safety Certification to ride your ATV on any public lands? We are
offering this class to a limited number of youth (16 participants). Youth will
be taught safe operation, riding practices, and general maintenance of your
ATV. We will be taking trips with our ATVs. This day camp will be taught by
American Safety Institute instructors for the purpose of completing the ASI ATV
Safety Certification. This day camp is only for youth ages 12 years and older.
Cost of this camp is $50. Children who are younger than 12 years old can attend
“GAMES” Day Camp at the regular price of $25. It is Aug. 6 –
10.
* Wildlife Adventures: Campers should come ready for anything!
In this day camp, they will have the opportunity to learn about our friends in
the wild, and to explore adventures to build relationships and cooperation with
wildlife.
There is a residential camping
opportunity. It is called Camp Cherry Lake. Levy County 4-H attends Camp Cherry
Lake on June 25 – 29. It costs $185. Call 352-486-5131
for more information on any of the Summer Camping opportunities, including Day
Camp, Sewing Camp or for any other details about Camp Cherry
Lake.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders
SHINE Program, Florida Dept. of Elder
Affairs
Free Counseling for Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Insurance, Prescription
Assistance and Part D Counseling 1-800-262-2243
LEVY COUNTY
First Wednesday Monthly -
10 a.m. - Noon - Williston Public
Library
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Bronson Public
Library
Second Wednesday Monthly
- 10 a.m. - Noon -
(Yankeetown) A.F. Knotts Public Library
Third Wednesday
Monthly - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. -
Chiefland Senior Center
GILCHRIST COUNTY
Fourth Wednesday Monthly -
10 .m. - Noon - (Trenton) Gilchrist County
Public Library
DIXIE COUNTY
Fourth Wednesday Monthly -
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - (Cross City) Dixie County
Public Library
Mobile unit continues helping
CHIEFLAND – The Mobile Resource Unit of the Workforce Connection
office based in Chiefland is still reaching out to add computer units for
people to utilize as they search for jobs.
Bronson Public Library – Mondays 10:30 a.m. until 3
p.m.
Williston Public Library – Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. until 4
p.m.
FOR THOSE WHO MISSED THE STORY ABOUT THE NEW OPENING OF THE WORKFORCE
CONNECTION IN CHIEFLAND, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING WORD -- STORY.
Community Calendar
Publisher’s Note: Events are listed
chronologically. Please e-mail announcements to Editor@HardisonInk.com. Please look
ahead on the Calendar and RSVP if the organizer requests that. Please
check daily. Thank you for looking at the Calendar Page. If
you don’t see it here, it may be happening, but no one took the time to send an
email to share the news with the world.
May 19,
SATURDAY
7 a.m. –
Chiefland Rotary Club is having its annual fishing tournament. Fishermen
should have signed up the day before at the latest...
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. -- Holy Family
Catholic Church in Williston, 17353 N.E. U.S. Alt. 27 has scheduled a yard
sale. Cost is $5 for space, table or tent. Sellers can bring their own tables,
chairs and tents. Vendors are always welcome.
8:30-10
a.m. -- Levy County USDA Commodities are being distributed at St. John
the Evangelist Catholic Church, 4050 U.S. Alt. 27, Chiefland.
10
a.m. – 3 p.m. – A Public Safety Expo is planned to be at the Williston
Municipal Airport. The event is free and everyone is invited. There will be
demonstrations on vehicle extrications (cutting up cars). There will be dogs
for search and rescue, and from the Levy County Sheriffs’ Office to show what
they can do. Jaws of Life demonstrations will happen. Ambulances, fire trucks,
helicopters, police cars and other emergency vehicles will be on display.
Forestry equipment from multiple counties will be on display as well.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. -- Free
admission to the public is being offered during Community Day at the Appleton
Museum of Art, College of Central Florida. The museum is at 4333 E.
Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR40 (exit 352 east off I-75
or exit 268 west off I-95). Special activities that day include the opening of
the Ocala Art Group’s “On the Balcony” exhibition and the “Silver Toast to the
Arts” Fair. Community Day begins at 10 a.m. and free admission provides
everyone the opportunity to view the museum’s permanent collection, plus the
“Art and the Animal” exhibition. On display are nearly 70 works of art of
animals from around the world created by members of the Society of Animal
Artists. This is also the opening day of the Ocala Art Group’s “On the Balcony”
exhibition. Programs in the Auditorium include the Ocala Storytelling Guild at
12:15 p.m. and a musical program by the Marion Civic Chorale at 4 p.m. Outside
the museum, the “Silver Toast to the Arts” Fair features nearly 30 Central
Florida artists displaying and selling their latest original works of art and
crafts. Musical groups performing at the fair are Treblehawk, Ron Frosig, Town
& Country, and Lonesome Willy Earle.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The Log Cabin
Quilters are planning an Open House and to celebrate Winnelle Horne's life at
the Levy County Quilt Museum. Since Winnelle's death, the group has been busy
reorganizing and getting ready for this day. There will be bluegrass music
by
S. J. Hall. There is also going to be a celebration of the new Levy County
Sheriff's substation that will be housed in the Quilt Museum. Everyone is
invited. A corner of the museum has been set aside in honor of Mrs. Horne. The
Levy County Quilt Museum is located at 11050 N.W. 10th Ave., Chiefland. It is
about one mile north of U.S. Alt. 27 on Northwest 10th Avenue (Levy County Road
134) between Chiefland and Bronson.
12-2 p.m. – The 8th Annual Christ
Episcopal Church Seafood Feast is scheduled to be held at the Community Center
in Cedar Key, 809 Sixth St., to better accommodate guest. Everyone is invited
to this fun event that has delicious seafood. It is a fundraiser to help the
church. The Seafood Feast includes fried mullet, shrimp, clams, fish chowder,
grits, hush puppies, coleslaw and an array of fabulous homemade desserts.
Thelma McCain and her "crew" are once again in charge of preparing this feast.
For the first time, it will be held at the Community Center rather than at the
Church. Advance tickets are strongly suggested. They only cost
$10 per meal. To purchase tickets, please call 352-543-6128 or
352-490-1056.
5-7 p.m. -- The Chiefland United Methodist
Men have scheduled a chicken dinner sale as a fundraiser.
These are dine-in or takeout meals . It is being held in the Fellowship Hall of
the United Methodist Church, 707 N. Main St. (U.S. Highway 19), Chiefland. The
meal includes a choice of fried, grilled or smoked chicken,
green beans, applesauce, homemade buns, drink and dessert. Suggested donation
$8, children 10 and younger dine in for free. Takeout meals are all
$8.
May 20, SUNDAY
May
21, MONDAY
Noon - Trenton Rotary Club at the
Gilchrist County Woman’s Club, 819 S.W. CR 339
6:30 p.m. -- Landrum Memorial
American Legion Post 236, which is located at 9550 N.E. U.S. Alt. 27, Bronson,
sponsors an anything and everything Auction every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone
is invited to come out and see if any of your old treasures are being auctioned
off. For more information call (352) 486-5003 or (352) 317-5685.
6:30 p.m. -- The Levy County
Republican Executive Committee’s monthly meetings is on the third Monday at
Bronson Restaurant on U.S. Alt. 27 near Week’s Chevron. The event starts with
food and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7.
May 22, TUESDAY
11:45 a.m. – Williston Rotary Club -
First Presbyterian Church, 247 N.E. First St.
5 p.m. – until the food is sold out–
A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to help the Levy County 4-H muzzle loading
National team is set to be at the Levy County Extension Office in Bronson.
Dinners will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and tea. They cost
Adult Plates- $5 and Children Plates- $3. Diners can get a plate to go or eat
at the pavilion. ALL money raised will go to the four youth who will be heading
to Grand Island, Neb., in June to represent Florida in the 4-H National
Shooting Sports Competition. Each child needs to raise approximately $800 each
for this trip. NO money will be used for reimbursement as all food will be
donated. So 100 percent of the money will be paid to the youth! PLEASE
come by and eat dinner with us and help our youth raise money for their trip.
Tickets will be sold for prepay orders or you can pay the night of the
dinner. For people who would like a dinner but can't make it to the
pavilion, there is delivery in the town of Bronson. Contact Brenda for
deliveries at 352-486-6649 or 352-949-2839.
May
23, WEDNESDAY
| Noon – Chiefland Rotary Club -
Capital City Bank, Chiefland Branch
May
24, THURSDAY
10 a.m. - Noon – St. Vincent de Paul
Food Closet at St. John the Evangelist Church, 4050 N.W. U.S. Alt. 27,
Chiefland.
Noon – Suwannee Valley Rotary Club - Haven
Hospice, Conference Building
May
25, FRIDAY
7 p.m. -- Landrum Memorial American
Legion Post 236, which is located at 9550 N.E. U.S. Alt. 27, Bronson, has
Jackpot Bingo every Friday night at 7 p.m. There are two Jackpot rounds and two
special games to win extra cash. Post 236 is located at. For more information
call (352) 486-5003 or (352) 317-5685.
May 26, SATURDAY
May 27, SUNDAY
1 p.m.
-- The Tri-County Marine Corps
League is scheduled to conduct a service n memory of veterans at the Cedar Key
Cemetary.
1 p.m. -- The VFW and American Legion
are scheduled to conduct a service n memory of veterans at the Orange Hill
Cemetary in Williston
May
28, MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY
1 p.m. -- AmVets are scheduled to
conduct a service n memory of veterans at the Rosemary Hill Cemetary in
Bronson.
3 p.m. -- The Touch Of Class Trio,
which consists of Carol Perkins, Russell Bush and Checky Thompson, are
scheduled to perform in memory of fallen warriors. They will be at AmVets Post
88 in Bronson.
6:30 p.m. -- Landrum Memorial
American Legion Post 236, which is located at 9550 N.E. U.S. Alt. 27, Bronson,
sponsors an anything and everything Auction every Monday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone
is invited to come out and see if any of your old treasures are being auctioned
off. For more information call (352) 486-5003 or (352) 317-5685.
May
29, TUESDAY
11:45
a.m. – Williston Rotary Club - First Presbyterian Church, 247 N.E.
First St.
May
30, WEDNESDAY
Noon – Chiefland Rotary Club -
Capital City Bank, Chiefland Branch
May
31, THURSDAY
Noon – Suwannee Valley Rotary Club - Haven
Hospice, Conference Building
June 1, FRIDAY
6-8 p.m. – VFW Post 5625, located on the
west side of U.S. Highway 19 south of Chiefland, serves a steak dinner for a
$12.50 donation. The dinner is available to the public. Please call
352-493-1159 for more information. There is a different dinner available every
FRIDAY. Prices vary depending on the meal.
7 p.m. -- Landrum Memorial American
Legion Post 236, which is located at 9550 N.E. U.S. Alt. 27, Bronson, has
Jackpot Bingo every Friday night at 7 p.m. There are two Jackpot rounds and two
special games to win extra cash. Post 236 is located at. For more information
call (352) 486-5003 or (352) 317-5685.
June 2, SATURDAY
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. -- Holy Family
Catholic Church in Williston, 17353 N.E. U.S. Alt. 27 has scheduled a yard
sale. Cost is $5 for space, table or tent. Sellers can bring their own tables,
chairs and tents. Vendors are always welcome.
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. – The
Friends of the Williston Library have scheduled a book sale to be held in the
Williston City Community Center. The revenue generated from the book fairs is
used to buy books and other materials for the Williston Public Library. Many of
the books are almost new and are very low in cost. Come early for the best
selection.
9 a.m. -- until -
Chiefland Watermelon Festival (some events noted below and on an ad on this
page)
9 a.m. -- Opening
Ceremonies for Chiefland Watermelon Festival
10 a.m. -- Local Talent, Kinsey Ward,
Chiefland Watermelon Festival
10:30 a.m. -- Local Talent, The Herd,
Chiefland Watermelon Festival
11 a.m. -- Chiefland Watermelon
Festival Parade
12 p.m. -- Introduction of
Royalty, Chiefland Watermelon Festival
12:15 p.m. -- Watermelon Auction,
Chiefland Watermelon Festival
1 p.m. - Seed-spitting and
Watermelon-eating Contests, Chiefland Watermelon Festival
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m. -- The Friends of the
Luther Callaway Public Library in Chiefland will be conducting a book sale in
conjunction with the Chiefland Watermelon Festival. There will be hundreds of
hardcover books, paperbacks, audio books, videos and children's books for sale
at great prices. Most items will be priced for less than $1 and some for much
less. Buy a reusable fabric tote bag for $5 and take away as many books, not
specially priced, etc. as it will hold. SOME OLD AND RARE BOOKS WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT MARKET PRICES. The sale will be at the white octagon building on
Northeast First Avenue close to U.S. Highway 19 and behind the fire
station. Look for the signs and banners. For more information stop
by the Library or contact Friends President Tom Reitz at 493-1896, 949-5413 or
tomreitz@msn.com. All proceeds go
to support the Luther Callaway Public Library.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. -- The LifeSouth
Blood Mobile will be at the Chiefland Watermelon Festival. Summertime is the
time to give blood. Summer, when school is out and families hit the road for
vacations, is a time when donors are in short supply, but the need for blood is
as strong as ever. In about the time it would take to shop for groceries for a
week or knock out a crossword puzzle a blood donor can save a life. Donors must
be 17 or older, or 16 with parental consent, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and
be in good health. A photo ID is also required. Donors get cookies and a cool
T-shirt. Roll up your sleeve this summer LifeSouth really needs
help.
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