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The annual Levy County Schools Foundation STARS Gala event is scheduled for Saturday, February 17th at the Bronson Middle High School. The semiformal evening will start with mingling and hors d’oeuvres at 5 pm with dinner and program starting at 6 pm.

The evening’s program will feature The Honorable Joseph Smith as guest speaker, entertainment by local students and alumni, door prizes, a silent auction and live auction for a chance to bid on a cruise vacation. The Foundation will recognize the school district’s Teacher of the Year, School Related Employee of the Year and Volunteer of the Year along with its Alumnus of the Year.

Tickets for the event are $50.00 per person. Sponsorship opportunities are available at $250, $500, $1,000 and $2,000 levels. For information contact Donna Turner at [email protected] or call

(352)493-6056 (Monday – Wednesday)

All proceeds are used to support the Foundation and its scholarship and grants programs for Levy County schools and students. The Levy County

Commission recognized the Department of Public Safety employee of the year Matt Cribbs at its meeting Dec. 18. Commissioner Matt Brooks, of Williston, who invited Cribbs to be recognized before the Board after seeing Cribbs receive the honor from Public Safety director Mitch Harrell at the LCDPS Christmas party, described Cribbs as “one of those employees that goes above and beyond for the Department of Public Safety.”

Pictured, from left: County Commissioner Matt Brooks; Commission chairman John Meeks; Matt Cribs; Caleb (Cribbs’ son in front); Commissioner Rock Meeks; Commissioner Lilly Rooks; Commissioner Mike Joyner; Public Safety director Mitch Harrell.

Sean ArnoldStaff writer

Levy County Superintendent of Schools Jeff Edison is weary of state amendment proposals that are in the pipeline that would limit local control for school boards, and he cautioned the Levy County Commission that those measures are part of an overall trend from state leadership that is likely to affect local government.

Edison spoke to the Commission at its regular meeting Dec. 19, highlighting three proposals that are being considered by Florida’s Constitutional Revision Commission that would directly affect school boards around the state. The Commission convenes every 20 years to propose amendments to the state constitution, typically of a non-controversial nature. If they’re approved by the

Commission, voters will see them on the ballot next November.

Most of the 39 members of the Commission were appointed by Gov. Rick Scott, House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron, all Republicans.

Proposal No. 32 would eliminate salaries for school board members, while Proposal 43 would set term limits for members. There is also a proposal, No. 33, that would make superintendent of schools an appointed position rather than an elected one. Currently, 41 counties elect their superintendent. More populated counties tend to appoint superintendents, whereas places like Levy County typically elect their superintendents.

Edison said he wasn’t

there to debate the pros and cons of the proposals, but he wanted to draw attention to their threat to local control by school districts, especially in rural counties like Levy. He said the Florida Association of District School Superintendents opposes the three amendment proposals.

“Florida is a vast and diverse state, as

you know,” said Edison, who is in his second year as superintendent. “Meeting the challenges of each county does not make for one-size-fits-all constitutional mandates that are unilaterally applied across the state and communities who are stripped of the local decision-making powers.

“As constitutional officers, superintendents

fundamentally believe citizens in each local community have a better understanding for what is needed, therefore should have the right to exercise local control.”

Edison also mentioned two more amendment proposals, one that would move authorization of charter schools from school boards to the state,

Superintendent warns of amendment proposals threatening local control

Edison spoke to Levy County Commission on issues Florida voters

could face in 2018

Tickets on sale for Stars Gala

Matt Cribbs recognized for safety

See EDISON Page 4

ForVets Vol-unteers

Do you have extra time on your hands? No speciale skills needed. Friends of ForVets vol-unteers are meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, in the Trenton library at 6 p.m. All are welcome to come see what’s happening in 2018. A light meal is available. For more information, please call Debbie Destin, 352-215-5476.

WGB Educa-tion Center

The following pre-sentations will be host-ed at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Education Center in January 2018.

On Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m., Ken Nash, director of Physical Sci-ences and Climatology at the Gulf Archaeology Research Institute will speak on Weather and Climate Connections.

On Monday, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m., Savanna Bar-ry (UF/IFAS) will speak in conjunction with the Cedar Key Audubon So-ciety on Shore Birds and Bird Rescue Techniques.

WWII VetsWorld War II Vet-

erans will meet Jan. 11 at Cherry’s Restaurant at 11 a.m. in Trenton. Any questions, please contact Virginia Lewis at 352-528-2310. Hope to see you there.

Hospice Volunteer Orientation Class

Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, licensed in 1985, will conduct its next General Orientation Class for New Volunteers Friday, Jan. 12, at 304 N. Main Street in Chiefland. This prepares volunteers to assist in our offices, the Thrift & Gift Shoppe, Herry’s Café and in community outreach work. To assist patients and their families, volunteers need to complete the Patient Support Training Class, which is offered sep-arately. For informa-tion and reservations, please call the Volunteer Department at 352-493-1181 or toll free at 866-642-0962.

Friends of the Library

The friends are offering a financial workshop series on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. The next program is Jan. 13. This educational pro-gram will explore such top-ics as budgeting, planning for senior health care, and recognizing scams. It is free to the public. For more information, call president Ann Brown at 352-226-7413.

North Florida Pasture Management School

Please join us for the North Florida Pasture Management School at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Bronson from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 18 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 19.

The cost for the two-day school is $50, which includes lunch for both days, as well as break refreshments, notebooks and learning materials.

Topics Include forage diseases, soils, fertil-ization, climate effects, varieties, measuring for-age quantity and qual-ity, poisonous pasture plants, weed manage-ment and pasture insect

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Don’t miss our 2018 Florida Humanities Speak-er Series, featuring fascinating programs about Florida’s historic lighthouses, culture, people, and ecology.

Presented by the Florida Humanities Council in partnership with the Cedar Key Historical Society, this series will showcase four engaging talks and performances, starting in January and ending in April. Admission to each is free. All programs will be hosted at the Cedar Key Community Center, 6th and F Street, Cedar Key, FL

Our series will touch on a wide range of topics, including our Hydrologic cycle, Lighthouses in Florida, the legend of Osceola, and history of Cattle Ranching in Florida. Here are the details:

January 18, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Cynthia Barnett, Rain and the Florida hydrologic cycle.

February 15, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Florida Lighthouses by Brendan Burke

March 15, 2018, 10:00 a.m. Andrew Frank, Osceo-la, the Myth

Cedar Key Historical Society to host Florida Humanities Speaker Series

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ment and pasture insect control. Field trips will be taken to see real world applica-tion. Four Pesticide CEU’s have been requested. The program is sponsored by the North Florida Live-stock Agents Group and Dow AgroSciences.

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For more information, call Ed Jennings, director at the UF/IFAS Levy County Extension Office at-486-5131.

Land Judging Contest

The 2018 Tri-County Land Judging Contest will be Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, and hosted by the Dixie Soil and Water Conservation District. Th event is located at the First District Community Center 9223 NE Hwy 349, Old Town,

The contest agenda as follows: 8:30-9 a.m., reg-istration; 9-9:20, introductions and review contest rules; 9:20-9:30, travel to site location; 9:30-11:30, land judging contest; 11:30-12:30, review land judg-ing sites; 12:30 p.m.-1:30, lunch; 1:30-2:30, award announcements.

Please remember the following will not be permitted: utilizing clipboards with any writing on them, calculators, cellphones or rulers. Group lead-ers will ask and check for those items prior to the contest. Spray bottles will be permitted on field site.

A head count for lunch is needed of all in atten-dance, including teachers, students and volunteers by Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Bottled water will be pro-vided at the field site.

YankeetownInglis Woman's Club Scholarships

Scholarships Available for Eligible Students. Selection will be made by members of the Yankee-town-Inglis Woman’s Club Education Committee.

To be considered for a scholarship, students are asked to write a personal essay and complete a questionnaire, have a 3.0 GPA or higher and sub-mit teacher and counselor recommendation letters. Those who wish to apply may obtain an application from guidance counselors at Dunnellon or Crystal River High Schools, at the A.F. Knotts Library.

The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club is looking for deserving students to receive a scholarship. The awards are open to students who attend public school, private school and those home-schooled. Applicants must have lived in Yankeetown or Inglis for two or more years and be a current resident. New residents who do not meet the above criteria may still apply and will be evaluated by the educa-tion committee on a case by case basis.

Completed applications should be mailed Yan-keetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Education Commit-tee, P.O. Box 298, Yankeetown, FL 34498 and must be post marked no later than April 1, 2018. For questions, prospective applicants may call the club at 352-447-2057, Tuesday thru Saturday between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or email: [email protected].

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The Suwannee River Water Management Dis-trict urges residents and business owners to take preventative measures to protect pipes, irriga-tion systems and even crops as many across the district face freezing temperatures throughout the week.

Weather forecasts predict three nights of hard and light freezes (sustained tempera-tures below 30 degrees Fahrenheit); including the possibility of hail and/or frozen precipi-tation Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon.

If left unprotected, freezing temperatures can cause water pipes and irrigation systems to burst or break as water freezes and expands. These broken systems can cause significant damage to homes and businesses as water melts and leaks when temperatures rise.

“Freezing tempera-tures not only pose a threat to pipes and water systems, but if leaks occur, they can be a no-table source of water loss when added up amongst homes and business-es across our region,” Executive Director Hugh Thomas said. “Taking precautionary measures now, can save a great deal of headache, and water, later.”

Local farmers also face the risk of loss as temperatures plummet. Hard freezes can wreak havoc on fruit and veg-etable crops throughout the region, specifically blueberries and citrus. Similar to dripping faucets to protect pipes, farmers will irrigate crops to protect against frost damage.

“The wise use of water to protect and prevent calamity during

Protect your water when its cold

Children’s Art Benefit Dinner with a raffle and silent auction, Thursday, Jan. 25, 5:30 p.m. Join us for a fun filled evening of fabulous food by Peter Stefani, music by Shade Tree (Bunny Hand and friends), a review of the 2017 Summer Children’s Art Program by Patty Jett, some friendly competition in the silent auction, some luck in the raffle and mostly some great camarade-rie for a very worthwhile cause; art experiences for Cedar Key children and teens. Tickets are only $25 and are available at the Keyhole anytime or post office on Saturday mornings.Gallery Opening: Jan. 6, 5-7 p.m., reception Splash, an open com-munity show; prizes to be award-ed at the opening reception. Bill

Dummitt in the Members Gallery.January Cedar Key Arts Center Workshops Register at Keyhole or contact instructor directly. Jan. 11-12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., jour-ney through the Layers of Acrylic Painting with Jane Slivka in a casual, charismatic, and easy to follow fashion. Jane will chal-lenge you to complete two paint-ings daily by showing you how to capture the same freedom, energy and spirit seen in her lively and acclaimed paintings. Cost: $110 per member ($115 Non-member) includes both days. Minimum 5, maximum 20 students of any level. Deadline Jan. 4, Contact Jane at [email protected]. 16, Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4

p.m., Melon Basket with Marcella Bamford. Weave your very own melon basket under the expert leadership of Marcella. All basket materials will be supplied, but a list of additional tools will be provided to participants (all com-mon things around the house). Cost is $15 for members, $20 non-members, plus $18 supply fee. Maximum number eight students. Register at Keyhole or contact Marcella at 352-221-5750. Check the schedule for more workshop opportunities in Feb-ruary and March.OPEN STUDIO Dates: Bring your art project and leave it set up at CKAC for several days as you enjoy working with other artists. Dates: Jan. 29-31; Feb. 19-21; March 29-31; and April 12-14.

January events at the Cedar Key Arts Center

a freeze is an import-ant precaution every homeowner, business and farmer should take to prevent unnecessary resource and water loss,” said Thomas.

The following steps are recommended to help prevent frozen pipes and irrigation systems:

Wrap pipes located in under-insulated or uninsulated areas like attics, crawl spaces, porches or outdoor buildings. Use faucet covers, rags, papers, trash bags or plastic foam.

Cover vents around the home’s foundation.

If possible, shut off outside water spigots and drain lines. If a shut off in not available, turn on outdoor faucets and

spigots to create a trickle or drip stream. Moving water is less likely to freeze than stagnant water.

Cover or move plants indoors to protect from frost. Water plants thoroughly as the water acts as an insulator. Remove coverings once the temperatures warm back up.

Bring pets indoors or ensure adequate protec-tion from the cold with windbreaks and thermal support.

Insulate and cover well components at land surface, bring water hoses indoors.

If you have a swim-ming pool, either drain the circulation system or run the pump motor.

If pipes freeze, water will not pass through

the faucets. Turn off the water at the shut-off valve and call a plumber for help.

The mission of the Suwannee River Water Management District is to protect and man-age water resources using science-based solutions to support natural systems and the needs of the public. The District holds true to the belief of water for nature, water for people. Headquartered in Live Oak, Florida, the District serves 15 surrounding north-central Florida counties.

For more information about the District, visit www.mysuwanneeriver.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter, search @SRWMD.


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and another that would override a constitutional ban on state money going toward religious schools.

This comes on the heels of a recent state bill that provides for more public funding for charter schools. The bill drew intense scrutiny in part due to links drawn between leading lawmakers and the charter school industry.

“You could have three counties decide what every other county will do,” Edison said of the latest propos-als.

The superintendent appointment and school board term limits proposals passed their respective committee votes, while the elimination of school board salary was tabled after not receiving enough approval. If the Commission approves the proposals, the amendments must receive 60 percent approval from voters to pass in the fall.

Commission vice chairman Mike Joyner asked Edison what he’d like to see from the County Commission regarding the amendments.

“Awareness is the thing,” Edison said. “If you look at who put the members on the commission, and see their agendas, I think you can see what’s going to happen. So when these come out, we’re going to need to inform our voters on what these things really mean. Because they’re going to bundle these on the state ballot to be advanta-geous.”

Joyner lamented the effect that cutting school board salaries would have on members who have jobs and are not wealthy.

Commission chairman John Meeks said it’s part of a broader effort to push an anti-public school agenda.

“By not paying salaries for school board members, and (appointing) the superintendent, they’ll be able cor-ner the market, so to speak, and have have more people part of this network that are pro-charter school or other forms of education besides our current one,” Meeks said. “In other words, rich people who don’t need a job, who have time on their hands, (would only be able to serve), because at that point, it’s a volunteer position.

“Nobody does any of this for money, we know that, but (a salary) does help offset your time, your expenses, your travel, all the things we do you’re not compensated for. It’s really a backdoor way to undermine the public school system.”

School Board salaries are determined by the state, and are $27,564 in Levy County.

“I don’t have a glass ball, but I think you’ll see coun-ty commissioners working for no salary and appointing constitutional officers,” Edison warned.

Commissioner Rock Meeks, who represents Chiefland, pledged his time to opposing the proposals.

Inglis mayor Drinda Merritt, a regular attendee at Commission meetings, suggested anyone opposing the amendment proposals send emails, write letters and make phone calls to Constitutional Revision Commission members.

“It’s not just lobbying and the legislature, because these will bypass the legislature,” the mayor said. “The Commission (contact) list is online.”

EDISON, from Page 1

Sean ArnoldStaff writer

A 180-acre site located on the southeastern edge of Williston has been approved by the county for use as a prospective RV park.

Jose Morales’ requests for the site, which in-cluded changes to part of the property’s land-use designations, a rezoning as well as a special excep-tion that is required by all prospective RV park sites, were approved unanimously by the Levy County Commission Dec. 19.

Public hearings were at the meeting before the adoption of the ordinances, and no objections were raised.

The amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan required the county to earlier submit a petition to the Florida Department of Economic Opportu-nity, while other state agencies also screened the request. The agencies approved the change with no comment on the changes.

The RV park would receive water and sewer services from the City of Williston. Williston submit-ted a letter to the County Commission expressing its approval of the venture, while noting its capacity to serve the project’s utilities.

“It’s always good to have a strong partnership with our munipilatilities, so that’s good news,” Commission chairman John Meeks said.

Williston site approved for RV park

See RV, Page 5

The RV park would border U.S. 27 west of the highway, and include a road entrance along North-east 25th Street, which borders the site on the north. The site is located approximately 2 miles directly to the east of Williston Middle High School. The project’s address is at 21930 NE Hwy 27. Forested areas and substantial tree lines border the project property.

Commissioner Mike Joyner thanked Morales for

choosing Levy County for the project. In response, Morales thanked the county for “helping move this process forward.

“Hopefully, we can put this together,” Morales added.

The project’s plans feature several potential amenities for the park, including a swimming pool, equestrian trails, tennis courts, a bowling alley, restroom and shower buildings, a restaurant and a general store inside a 10,000-square-foot building at the site. Only residents of the park will be allowed

to make use of the amenities, as required by the special exception. Occupants can’t stay longer than six months.

Dave Pieklik, of the Nature Coast Business Development Council offered some economic pro-jections from the prospective park during a public hearing. He said the project could produce around 50 direct jobs in the longer term, and three indirect jobs within the first year of its opening, according to the Regional Economic Models, Inc. (R.E.M.I.).


RV, from Page 4


17 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Mahan Farms LLC - Paris, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, Sod, & Hemp, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Em-ployment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/15/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools pro-vided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-com-muting workers. Transportation & subsistence re-imbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida Career-Source CLM and reference job order 805671031.

2 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Mark Cunningham Farms LLC -

Elkton, KY. Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvest-ing, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/31/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting work-ers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and ref-erence job order 805469641.

4 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Murdock Farms Inc. - Murray, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, & Row Crop Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/28/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools pro-vided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-com-muting workers. Transportation & subsistence reim-bursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805460631.

2 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Nicholas Hardesty - Guston, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/05/2018 – 01/05/19. $11.19/hr. - 18¢/stick cutting. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & sub-sistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805994471.

35 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. O’Bryan Composting LLC -

Owensboro, KY.Perform all duties of Forage, Nursery, Fruit/Vegetable, & Row Crop Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 11/30/2018. $11.19/hr. Worker guaran-teed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805290241.

5 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. PWM Farm Properties Inc. -

Shelbyville, KY. Perform all duties of Tobacco & Row Crop Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, plant-ing, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 01/01/2019. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsis-tence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida Ca-reerSource CLM and reference job order 805322401.

3 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Rucker Tobacco, LLC - Pembroke, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Nursery, & Row Crop Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/15/2018. $11.19/hr. Worker guaran-teed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805315101.

10 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Shannon Perry DBA Perry Farms -

Cadiz, KY. Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvest-ing, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 01/01/19. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting work-ers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and ref-erence job order 805444961.

3 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Smith & Scott of Western KY LLC -

Pembroke, KY.Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, & Row Crop Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & stor-ing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/05/2018 – 11/20/2018. $11.19/hr. 3 months of verifiable work experience. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 806035441.

6 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Tom Willett – Fancy Farm, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/20/18. $11.19/hr. 3 months or ver-ifiable work experience required. Worker guaran-teed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805280861.

5 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Wade Farms Labor Management LLC -

Harrodsburg, KY.Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, & Row Crop Pro-duction; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alterna-tive work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 01/01/19. $11.19/hr. or cut/hang @ 17 cents/stick. Worker guar-anteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805270851.

TEMPORARY AGRICULTURAL LABORER02-15-18 TO 12-15-18 JOB # 804163891WORKMAN FARMS, INC. HAZEL, KY

10 OPENINGSThe prevailing hourly wage or piece rate for the state , agreed upon col-lective bargaining rate or federal / state min. wage Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) whichever is higher is guaranteed as a minimum for all work contained in this order., at time work is performed. GROWING AND HARVESTING TOBACCO & DIVERSIFIED CROPS,WITH 3 MONTHS EXPIERCENCE REQUIRED. THIS IS A MURRAY, KY & HENRY COUNTY JOB SITE. $11.19 HR.3/4 CONTRACT HOURS GUARANTEED, ALL TOOLS AND EQUIP. AT NO CHARGE. HOUS-ING PROVIDED FOR THOSE BEYOND COMMUTING AT NO COST. TRANSPORTATION AND SUBSISTENCE PAY, AFTER 50% OF CONTRACT COMPLETED. TRANSPORT DAILY TO WORKSITE. MUST MEET PRODUCTION STANDARDS LISTED IN JOB ORDER. COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THIS JOB AT THE NEAREST SWA OFFICE (EMPLOYMENT OFFICE) CareerSource CLM Chiefland at 352-493-6813.USING JOB ORDER NUMBERS ABOVE, TO SET UP INTERVIEW. . SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TEST AT EMPLOYERS COST, POST EMPLOYMENT

Harton Tobacco - Cadiz KY seeks 10 labor-ers to work with tobacco/medicinal hemp. Temp. 02/26/18 to 12/15/18.

$10.92/hour. 75% of total contract hours guar-anteed. Free work tools/supplies/equip provided. Free housing for workers who can’t reasonably return to their permanent residence end of each work day. Transportation/subsistence expenses provided to non-resident workers at 50% of con-tract completion. Random alcohol/drug test (af-ter hire) at employer’s expense. Contact Career Source Citrus Levy Marion-Chiefland @352-493-6813 or nearest Career Source FL Ofc. #804383421

Five temporary workers needed-02/15/2018 thru 12/15/2018 for P & F Tobacco, Adairville, KY; Perform all duties needed for farm activities involved in greenhouse, planting, growing, harvesting and other production of dark fired and/or air cured tobacco. Other work will be available during the slow part of the season. Wage offered is $11.19 per hour. 75% of total contract hours guaranteed; work tools, supplies and equipment provided at no cost; free housing provided for, including U.S. workers, who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each work-ing day; transportation and subsistence expenses provided to eligible workers paid before 50% of contract complete, or ear-lier if appropriate. Steady and reliable attendance and avail-ability to work the entire length of the contract is a required must. Interviews will be conducted by first calling 270-772-3616 for an appointment. Contact the Florida Department for Workforce Investment at 109 NW 3rd Avenue, Chiefland, Fl at 352.493.6813and reference job order 800927421.


AMBER ACRES Russellville KY seeks four temporary farm workers 02/26/18 to 12/25/18.$10.92/hr. 3 mos. experience with large farm equip. req’d. Valid driver’s license with clean driving record req’d. 3/4 of total contract hours guaranteed. Free work tools, supplies & equip provided. Free housing provid-ed to workers who can’t reasonably return to their per-manent residence at each work day’s end. Transporta-tion & subsistence expenses provided to non-resident workers at 50 % of contract completion or earlier, if appropriate. Random alcohol/drug test at employer’s expense (after hire). Contact CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion-Chiefland @ 352-493-6813 or nearest Career Source FL Ofc. Job #804487671

6 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Ammon Wholesale Nursery Inc -

Burlington, KY. Perform all duties of Nursery Production; includ-ing, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/01/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & sub-sistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805614111.

12 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Cecil Tobacco Company LLC -

Owensboro, KY.Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvest-ing, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/10/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting work-ers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and ref-erence job order 805422981.

3 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Christian County Tobacco Farms LLC -

Crofton, KY. Perform all duties of Tobacco, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/31/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaran-teed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805627971.

5 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Durham Brothers Farms LLC - Crofton, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/31/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaran-teed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805634801.

8 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. DBA Shawnee

Farm – Harrodsburg, KY. Attend to horses with duties to include, but not limited to: assisting in delivery & care of new born foals; admin-istering vaccinations & medications; cleaning and main-taining animal housing; and general farm maintenance. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 10/31/2018. $11.19/hr. 3 months of verifiable work experience required. Work-er guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting work-ers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the Florida CareerSource CLM at 352-493-6813 and refer-ence job order 805495411.

2 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Glory Garden’s and Greenhouse LLC -

Eubank, KY.Perform all duties of Forage, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/05/2018 – 10/01/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaran-teed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 806050761.

6 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Hayden Landscape & Design Inc. -

Bardstown, KY.Perform all duties of Forage, Row Crop & Nurs-ery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & stor-ing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/31/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaran-teed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805608761.

4 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. James Scott DBA Scott Farms – Burlington, KY.

Perform all duties of Fruit/Vegetable Production; in-cluding, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/01/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing pro-vided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the near-est Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job or-der 805781971.

10 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Jerry W. Simons - Guthrie, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvest-ing, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 11/15/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805382711.

2 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Joe Ryan - Russellville, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; includ-ing, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/03/2018 – 12/31/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & sub-sistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805708931.

8 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Joint Labor LLC - Princeton, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, & Row Crop Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & stor-ing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/05/2018 – 12/21/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaran-teed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal back-ground checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 806018481.

3 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. KY Ag Partners LLC - Livermore, KY.

Perform all duties of Tobacco, Forage, Row Crop, Fruit/Vegetable, & Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvest-ing, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/31/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805489741.

3 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Lancaster Lawn & Landscaping LLC -

Battletown, KY. Perform all duties of Forage & Row Crop Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Employment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 12/31/18. $11.19/hr. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools pro-vided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-com-muting workers. Transportation & subsistence reim-bursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805434741.

10 Temporary Farm Workers Needed. Landscapers Paradise LLC - Lexington, KY.

Perform all duties of Nursery Production; including, but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, harvesting, & storing; other alternative work. Em-ployment Dates: 03/01/2018 – 01/01/19. $11.19/hr. 12 months of verifiable experience required. Worker guaranteed 3/4 of contract hours. Tools provided at no cost. Free housing provided to non-commuting workers. Transportation & subsistence reimbursed when 50% of contract is met. Drug testing & criminal background checks may be done after hire. Apply for this job at the nearest Florida CareerSource CLM and reference job order 805485081.


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