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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
A Unique Bond
Pet Patrol
Special to The Newscaster by Toni Collins
(Hwy. 129), Chiefland; Klover Leaf Tack &
Western Wear, 701 SW 7th Ave. (US 41),
The unique bond between Levy County
Williston; and Wishful Thinking Western
Sheriff's Deputy Willie "Pete" Barnes and
World, Gainesville and Ocala.
"Taz," a Belgium Malinois canine imported
An admission ticket gives you un-
from Belgium, will be demonstrated at the Bark-
limited access throughout the day and to the
N-Purr Charity Event & BBQ Cook-Off held
Chris Cagle performance which starts at 8 p.m.
Saturday, February 23, 2008 in Bronson.
Adult tickets are $15 in advance and $23 at
Barnes, "Taz" and the Sheriff's Office K9
the gate. A flat admission of $6 will admit
squad under the direction of Lt. Scott Ander-
ages 4-10. Children 3 and under are free.
son will show you how the K9 dogs track,
The Bronson Youth League Park is
apprehend, and search for the bad guys.
located on the south side of US 27 Alt in
Barnes and "Taz" spent 400 hours
Bronson. As you approach Bronson, follow
working and training together before the team
the directional signs and uniformed person-
hit the streets of Levy County in November
nel that will be posted along US 27 Alt and SR
of 2004. Each month they return for eight
24.
hours of additional training. When not on
Long term parking will be provided
duty, "Taz" lives at home with Deputy Barnes
at Bronson High and Elementary Schools on
and his family.
CR 32. If you plan to stay for the whole day
"Taz" and the other K9 dogs in the
of festivities, why not drop off your family
squad routinely go on patrol with their deputy
and friends and your folding chairs or blan-
handlers and patiently wait in the patrol car
kets at the park then park your car in the long
until they are called into action. All of the
term parking. Handicapped accessible shuttle
animals are trained in apprehension, sniffing
buses will run from 11 a.m until 11 p.m. for $1
out drugs, and tracking. One of the dogs in
per person.
the squad also is trained to sniff out bombs.
For more information call: (352) 486-
The Sheriff's Office K9 Squad is just
5705 or (352) 317-0279 or log on to the Hu-
one of the events featured at the Bark-N-Purr
mane
Society
website
at
"Dusty, is a sweet little 14 year old, n.m, maltese x poodle mix, that needs and deserves a quiet,
family festival. There will be a Kiddy Village,
www.humanesocietyoflevycounty.com.
'retirement home.' Poodles can live 18- 20 years. He seems healthy and likes to be close to
entertainment by the Rick Gordon Band and
Proceeds from the Bark-N-Purr Char-
you, but not really 'cuddly', walks on a leash, house broken, lovable, gets along with other
Country Cousin Dan, and performances by
ity event will go toward the Humane Society's
dogs and cats. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc, does home visits prior to adoption. If you have a
the Disc-Connected K9 frisbee championship
building fund for a spay and neuter clinic and
big heart, to let this guy live out his retirement years, please, phone 795.9550 and ask for
dogs. Vendors will provide food and crafts,
pet adoption center for the Tri-county area.
volunteer foster, Lorretta, to return your call, later."
classic cars will be on display, a Live Auction
of autographed NASCAR memorabilia, and
R&M
you can watch the BBQ Cook-Off and sample
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
the winnings.
Rebuilt - Repaired - Resealed
The day's events will be topped off
Complete Auto Repairs
day with a concert of great country music
A/C - Brakes - Front End - Exhaust - TuneUps
performed by Capitol Records Nashville art-
Computer Diagnostics
ist Chris Cagle. So gather up your family,
Oil Changes While You Wait
friends, and neighbors, some folding chairs
4X4ís - RVís - Trucks - Autos
or blankets, and come on out to enjoy every-
Foreign & Domestic
Free Estimates
thing the day has to offer. Sorry, no coolers
352-447-0704
Visa - Mastercard - Discover
or pets permitted.
Accepted
The festivities kick off at noon. Ad-
Fax Line 447-6040
vance tickets are available at the following
locations: Bronson Town Hall, 660 E.
Hathaway Avenue, Bronson; Chiefland Hard-
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
ware and Farm Supply, 216 E. Rodgers Blvd.,
Williston Animal Group - Call 352-528-9888
Plumbing - Electrical - Garden - Paint - Lumber
For more information, contact Theresa Jones at our WAG telephone number 352-528-9888 in
Keys - Nuts - Bolts - Stainless
Est. 1983
Williston. See all of the WAG adoptable dogs at www.petfinder.com. Thank you from your
Celebrating 25 Years
Williston Animal Group.
1983 - 2008
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