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   Daylight savings time comes to an end on Nov. 1, so while you change the time on your clocks, be aware that starting Nov. 1 and running until March 31, lawn and landscape irrigation shifts to once a week for residents and commercial entities within the Suwannee River Water Management District.

   This will affect Levy County residents in the Southwest Florida Water Management District as well. Both districts and the Levy County Commission agreed earlier this year that SRWMD would set uniform conservation measures for the entire county.  

For all the ghosts and goullies looking for fun on Halloween, we present our comprehensive list of events:

Today, Oct. 29

Costume contest at Suncoast

There will be a costume contest at Suncoast Credit Union on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m. Eligible age groups are: birth to 3 years old, 4-8 years old, and 9-12 years old.

Through Oct. 31

Otter Springs Nightly Screams

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, children are four times more likely to be in fatal pedestrian accidents on Halloween than any other night. To ensure everyone has a safe Halloween, Levy County Department of Public Safety (LCDPS) recommends following these guidelines;

 •Watch for children walking on roadways, medians, and curbs.

 •Watch for children dressed in dark clothing.

 •Avoid using distracting devices while driving (electronics and other devices).

Weekends through Sunday, Nov. 1

The Addams Family takes ove

 Chief Theater

Yes, my friends, that creepy, kooky family will take over the Chief Theater in Chiefland from Oct, 16 to Nov. 1.

It appears that Wednesday is grown up and has fallen in love. But, as Uncle Fester points out, there is a problem. She is keeping her engagement a secret. First she wants to introduce the young man and his family, the Beinkes to her family.

The Ladies Auxiliary Chapter 422 hosted a poker run to benefit the Rippy and Foland families who have recently lost loved ones in accidents.

   The event raised a gross amount of $2,894. A small amount of expenses will need to be deducted and the rest will be split between the two families.

   More than just a poker run, the ladies planned an all day event with a cake auction, jail and bail, crockpot cook off and live entertainment by the band Karmic Revenge, made up of AMVET and Auxiliary members.

The recent Hutch Legacy Poker Run raised $2,903 for Haven Hospice in honor of the late William Nelson "Hutch" Hutchinson, who was a Hospice volunteer.

Pictured left to right are Val Hutchinson, Haven Hospice Administrator Anita Howard, coordinator for the event Brad Groom and Stephanie Brod, Haven event coordinator.

This past Wednesday, Sept. 23 over 100 students and parents gathered around Chiefland Middle High School’s flagpole before school to pray for their fellow students, school, town and country.

Minister of Youth Noah Raulerson from Hardeetown Baptist Church led the event.

The students broke up into small groups and prayed together.

"A lot of students attended and participated. I like how this year we prayed in small groups; it was more personal. Overall it went really well,” commented senior Libby Sheffield.

Today, Oct. 1

Hamburger night at Eagles

The Suwannee River Eagles Aerie 4520 will hold Hamburger Platter Night on Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4-8 p.m. A donation of $5 is suggested for each meal.

The Eagles are located 27844 S.E. Highway 19 North, beside the Texaco station in Old Town.

Thursdays

Library Friends meetings

Supporters showed up to raise money for a special cause this past week.

   The 21st annual Tommy Usher Log-A-Load for Kids Golf Tournament had 144 golfers participate last Thursday at the Chiefland Golf and Country Club.

   This year the event raised $37,916 for the Children's Miracle Network and the kids at UF Health, Shands Children's Hospital

   "It's a whole community out there that supports this effort, so many believe in it," one of the coordinators, Lynetta Griner said.