Progress Energy has been an ardent supporter of Pure Water Wilderness, the Dixie-Gilchrist-Levy Tourism Development Board, and has come through again this year with a large matching grant. Lynette Vermillion, representing Progress Energy, attended the January 19th Board of Directors meeting in Fanning Springs and presented the board with the generous check. The money is used as a match to an Enterprise Florida Regional Rural Economic Development Grant. Pure Water Wilderness uses the funds to promote nature and heritage tourism in the tri-county area. Pure Water Wilderness wishes to express our sincere appreciation to Progress Energy and their commitment to the communities they serve and their ongoing generosity.
At the January 19th board meeting, the new chair and co-chair were elected. Congratulations to Mark Gluckman of Gilchrist County, the new chairman, and to Ralph Tyre of Dixie County, the new vice-chairman of Pure Water Wilderness. We wish to express our sincere thank you to Carol McQueen who has served as chairman for four years. Calendar of Events Cedar Key Star Party – February 7-11, 2005. Cedar Key. Star gazing through large professional telescopes; astronomy slide shows; solar observation. Call (352) 543-5600 for more information. Star Party Events: Monday, February 7 - Friday, February 11, 9:30 -10:30 a.m.: Daytime Solar and Lunar Observation at the Florida Marine Research Institute, 11350 SW 153rd Court in Cedar Key. Tuesday, February 8 and Friday, February 11, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., Astronomy Slide Shows and Night Public Stargazing, at the Cedar Key Museum State Park, 12231 SW 166 Ct. (follow signs from SR 24). Wednesday, February 9, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Nighttime Nature and Binocular Stargazing Hayrides, at Cedar Key Scrub Reserve State Park, six miles northeast of Cedar Key on State Road 24. Log onto www.cedarkey.org or www.upstateastro.org/stars/cedarkey.html for more information.
American Paint Horse Association Ride through the Goethe State Forest - February 10, 11, 12. Sponsored by the APHA, with evening events hosted at the Black Prong Equestrian Center Pavilion. Site coordinator: Ken Chapin, (352) 486-1308, email lchapin900@aol.com. APHA guides will lead groups on rotations through the beautiful Goethe State Forest, from the Black Prong Trailhead to the north, and the Tide Water Trailhead to the south. Call about convenient accommodations at Black Prong Equestrian Center for guests and their horses! Visit the APHA website for event updates. Black Prong Combined Driving Event - February 18-20. Black Prong Equestrian Center 450 SE CR 337, Bronson, FL. Friday - Dressage, Saturday - Marathon, Sunday - Cones. Organizer: Louise Stokes, (352) 463-6850, E-mail: lstokes@bellsouth.net. Log onto www.blackprong.com Suwannee Valley Bluegrass Festival – February 24-26, 2005. Music from many groups, including Joe Isaaces, the Lonesome Whistle Band, The Wildwood Valley Boys, The Tennessee Gentlemen, Jolena Foster, Larry Fuller, and Boilin` Oil. Rain or Shine ~ Covered Arena, FFA Alumni Arena, located 4 Miles North of Trenton and 4 Miles south of Bell on US129. For information call 1-800-576-2398. Call 1-800-576-2398 for more information, or email bluegrass@suwanneefest.com. Log onto www.suwanneefest.com.
Fun In The Sun (FITS) Endurance Ride Festival - February 28 - March 5, 2005
Pre-registration for this six-day event is requested by February 14. The endurance ride and festival will be held at the Goethe State Forest in the Bronson-Morriston (Levy County) area. For more information email Jan Stevens at circlebarranch@rangeweb.net or log onto www.fitsenduranceride.com. Suwannee River Livestock Show & Sale - March 3-15, 2005. Fanning Springs. Combined County Fair for Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy Counties. Call (352) 486-5131 for more information or log onto http://dixie.ifas.ufl.edu/srf/srfhome/srf.htm.
http://www.cedarkey.org/ Williston Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 19, 2005. Knauff Funeral Home will once again have an Easter Egg Hunt this year. This event will feature face painting, magicians, free food and of course a great big Easter Egg Hunt for the children. Any area business who would like to participate either personally or with a donation is asked to contact Ken Crosby at 528-3481. Donations can be dropped off at Knauff Funeral Home or the Chamber office. Assistance with lining up the children, serving hot dogs and drinks etc. will be needed the day of the event. If you would like to be a part of this fun morning please let us know. This is a totally free community event. 
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Prensentation of Grant Check
Lynette Vermillion of Progress Energy attends the board meeting to present the grant check to Pure Water Wilderness. From left, front row: Gerri Nennstiel, Julie Harrison, Mark Gluckman, Carol McQueen, Lynette Vermillion, and Lannie Cardona. Back row: Chris Brown, Stephen Hurd, Dixie County Commissioner John Driggers, Peter Zettler, Ralph Tyre, and Lois Fletcher.
For more information, please contact: Stacey Brown
Marketing Director
(352) 463-3467
stacey@purewaterwilderness.com |
