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The Osceola National Forest is seeking volunteers to fill several positions.

“It’s necessary to fill these vacancies prior to the upcoming peak summer months,” said Debra Stucki, Recreation and Volunteers Manager.  “This a great opportunity for volunteers to serve on national forest lands, enhance their skills and build an appreciation for the forest’s natural and cultural resources.”

Vacancies that need to be filled immediately by volunteers are the following:

Every 15 seconds a child dies because of the lack of clean water. The Chad Reed Memorial Well will provide clean water to over 1,000 children for the next 20 years.

In honor of fallen Dixie County Sheriff’s Captain Chad Reed, a 5K Run/Walk and BBQ fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Dixie County High School at 16077 S.E. U.S. Highway 19, in the heart of Cross City.

Capt. Reed was killed in the line of duty, after a lifetime of service in Emergency Services in Dixie and Taylor Counties.

Preschool Story Time

These programs use books and music to present the young children with the concept that books, reading, and libraries are fun and enjoyed at all ages.  The programs last 30 minutes.

n A.F. Knotts Public Library - Yankeetown

May 13 and 27 at 10 a.m.

n Bronson Public Library

May 10 and 24 at 10 a.m.

n Luther Callaway Public Library - Chiefland

May 17  at 9:30 a.m.

n Williston Public Library

Current Problems was asked by the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail Working Group and the Suwannee River Water Management District to coordinate a cleanup of the of the Suwannee River from the Georgia line to the Gulf of Mexico.

The cleanup will consist of many small cleanups all along the river during a three-month window from September through November.   Volunteers are needed.    

Some have already committed, so look at our map to see what is covered so far at www.bit.ly/GSRC2010.