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Bark N Purr Benefit for Humane Society
Pet Patrol
The Humane Society of Levy County invites all barbecue cooks to participate in
the 2nd Annual Bark-N-Purr Charity BBO Cook-Off sponsored by the Florida BBQ Asso-
ciation on Saturday, February 28 at the Bronson Youth League Park.
Cooking teams may choose to cook any or all of the following four categories:
chicken, ribs, pork or brisket. The first prize winner will receive $300 and a trophy; the
second prize winner will receive $200 and a trophy and the third prize winner will receive
$100 and a trophy.
The final deadline to participate in the Cook-Off is January 23 and entry forms are
available from the Humane Society of Levy County. The rules and regulations of the BBQ
Cook-Off can be found at the Florida BBQ Association website www.flbbq.org. Anyone can
compete in this competition as long as they follow the Florida BBQ Guidelines.
This yearís BBQ Cook-Off will include free public samples tasting and you also
will get to enjoy a close-up look at the cook-off teams as seen on television shows like the
Food Network.
Exhibitors are reminded that the deadline to reserve space for a booth at the Bark-
N-Purr Charity Concert and BBQ Cook-Off is January 23rd. Reservation information is
available from Michelle by calling (352) 317-0279.
In addition to a fun lineup of activities starting at Noon, this yearís featured artist is
Nashville recording star CRAG MORGAN. Advance admission prices: General $25; VIP
$35; Child 4 to 10 years $6; and under 4 Free. At the gate on the day of the concert: General
$35 and VIP $45; children the same. Your ticket will give you unlimited access throughout
the day and admission to the Crag Morgan Concert.
Advance tickets can be purchased on line or by telephone from Ticket Alternative,
www.ticketalternative.com or (877) 725-8849. Tickets can be purchased locally at Klover
Leaf, 701 SW 7th Ave., Williston; Bronson Ace Hardware, 403 Hathaway Ave., Bronson;
Chiefland Hardware and Farm Supply, 215 E. Rogers Blvd. (Hwy 129), Chiefland; Wish-
ful Thinking Western World, 3443 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville and 2230 NW 10th St.,
Ocala.
For more information call on the days events call (352) 486-5705 or (352) 317-0279 or
“Lucy, a 4 yo s.f, beautiful long haired black and white dappled Dachshund. Sweet, a little
on line at www.humanesocietyoflevycounty.com
timid, rescued from a puppymill man who terrorized her. Needs a woman, without a man
Proceeds from the Bark-N-Purr Charity event will go toward the Humane Societyís
or children, fenced yard. Phone Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. foster mom, 352.527.9050,
building fund for a spay and neuter clinic and pet adoption center for the Tri-county area.
loudly, clearly, leave name and number.”
Mr. Jiggles (left) is a 9 yr old neutered
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male Mini Yorkshire Terrier. He is silver
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and blonde. He weighs approximately 5
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lbs. He is deaf and has cataracts, but still
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dog. He gets along well with other dogs and
cats. He is still very mobile and manages
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He is a very special dog looking for a
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