/*RANDOM DIXIE WEB PAGES QUOTE AND LINK ---------------------------------------*/ function random_quotelink(){ var quotetitle=new Array() var quote=new Array() var quotelinks=new Array() var quotego=new Array() quotetitle[0]="DIXIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT" quote[0]="Permits for septic tank systems and other onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems for Dixie County are issued by the County Department of Health." quotelinks[0]="http://dixie.fl.gov/health_permit_process.html" quotego[0]=" MORE..." quotetitle[1]="FIRE WISE" quote[1]="Be sure to leave a minimum of 30'around the house to accommodate fire equipment. Take out the 'ladder fuels', vegetation that serves as a link between grass and tree tops. Give yourself added protection with 'fuel breaks' like driveways and lawns." quotelinks[1]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_fire.html" quotego[1]=" MORE..." quotetitle[2]="TORNADOES" quote[2]="Tornadoes come in all shapes and sizes and can occur anywhere in the U.S. at any time of the year. In the southern states, peak tornado season is March through May, while peak months in the northern states are during the summer." quotelinks[2]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_tornado.html" quotego[2]=" MORE..." quotetitle[3]="DISASTER PREVENTION" quote[3]="Disaster prevention includes modifying your home to strengthen it against storms so that you can be as safe as possible. It also includes having the supplies on hand to weather the storm. You should use common sense in your disaster prevention." quotelinks[3]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_hurricane_home_protection.html" quotego[3]=" MORE..." quotetitle[4]="DISASTER ANIMAL PLANNING" quote[4]="To some people they're like children. To others they're an important way to earn a living. But when it comes to emergencies, animals, whether they're house pets, livestock, or in the wild, are often overlooked." quotelinks[4]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_animals.html" quotego[4]=" MORE..." quotetitle[5]="FLOODING" quote[5]="There are different reasons a community may flood; storm surge, river flooding or heavy rainfall. Low-lying or poorly drained, areas can also increase a community's flood risk. To protect yourself, learn what flood threats can affect your community." quotelinks[5]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_flood.html" quotego[5]=" MORE..." quotetitle[6]="HEAT WAVE" quote[6]="A heat wave is an extended time interval of abnormally and uncomfortably hot and unusually humid weather. To be a 'heat wave' such a period should last at least one day, but conventionally it lasts from several days to several weeks." quotelinks[6]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_heatwave.html" quotego[6]=" MORE..." quotetitle[7]="DIXIE COUNTY MANAGER" quote[7]="The County Manger works directly for and is supervised by the Dixie County Board of County Commissioners. He is the day to day Operations Supervisor of the County Department head's, special projects and grant-funded projects. The County Manager attends meetings, legislative hearings and other functions at the direction of the Board." quotelinks[7]="http://dixie.fl.gov/manager.html" quotego[7]=" MORE..." quotetitle[8]="HURRICANE SEASON IS JUNE 1- NOVEMBER 30" quote[8]="Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all. The most important thing that you can do is to be informed and prepared. " quotelinks[8]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_hurricane.html" quotego[8]=" MORE..." quotetitle[9]="DISASTER PLANS" quote[9]="One of the most important decisions you will have to make is 'Should I Evacuate?' If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay. That means that it is important for you and your family to HAVE A PLAN that makes you as safe as possible." quotelinks[9]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_hurricane_plans.html" quotego[9]=" MORE..." quotetitle[10]="THUNDERSTORMS" quote[10]="Although Florida thunderstorms are generally less than 15 miles in diameter, they can grow vertically to great heights in excess of 10 miles high into the atmosphere. This stacking effect of concentrated moisture can explain why a Florida thunderstorm directly overhead could produce four or more inches of rain in less than an hour while a location a few miles away may see only a trace." quotelinks[10]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_thunderstorm.html" quotego[10]=" MORE..." quotetitle[11]="PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT" quote[11]="The largest division in the county's organization, Public Works encompasses Fleet Management, Storm Water Management, Utilities Coordination, Solid Waste, Right of Way, Bridges, Reclamation and Stabilization, Mosquito Control, Parks and Recreation, Clearing, Facility Maintenance, and Road Building operations." quotelinks[11]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works.html" quotego[11]=" MORE..." quotetitle[12]="MOSQUITO PROBLEMS" quote[12]="Most neighborhood mosquito problems are a result of water-filled containers that you, the resident, can help eliminate. It does not take much water to support mosquito production. Mosquitos feed on microscopic plants and animals, so even clear-looking water can support them." quotelinks[12]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito.html" quotego[12]=" MORE..." quotetitle[13]="CONTROL MOSQUITO PROBLEMS" quote[13]="Mosquitoes are opportunistic, and will find and breed in a wide variety of places around the home. Any water-holding location can become a breeding site for mosquitoes. A half-cup of water can breed enough mosquitoes to cause a problem." quotelinks[13]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito.html" quotego[13]=" MORE..." quotetitle[14]="HOW TO TEST WELL WATER" quote[14]="The Drinking Water Toxics Program is responsible for coordinating state-wide groundwater sampling for chemical contamination of private drinking water supplies." quotelinks[14]="http://dixie.fl.gov/pdf_health_environmental/water_test.pdf" quotego[14]=" MORE..." quotetitle[15]="MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASES" quote[15]="Female mosquitoes can transmit diseases when they bite. In Florida, mosquitoes can transmit Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, West Nile Virus and Dog Heartworm. In the past, mosquitoes were responsible for epidemics of malaria, yellow fever and dengue fever in Florida. Mosquitoes DO NOT carry AIDS, hepatitis or leukemia." quotelinks[15]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_diseases.html" quotego[15]=" MORE..." quotetitle[16]="ASIAN TIGER MOSQUITO" quote[16]="'Aedes albopictus' breeds in containers with standing water, often tires or other containers. It is a daytime feeder and can be found in shady areas where it rests in shrubs near the ground. Its feeding peaks in the early morning and late afternoon." quotelinks[16]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_diseases_aedes.html" quotego[16]=" SHOW PICTURE..." quotetitle[17]="EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (EEE)" quote[17]="The 'Culiseta melanura' and has very specific breeding requirements and flies no further than five miles from its breeding sites. The larvae are found only in the underwater root systems of deciduous trees that grow in swamps, rarely do they bite humans." quotelinks[17]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_diseases_eee.html" quotego[17]=" MORE..." quotetitle[18]="DOG HEARTWORM DISEASE" quote[18]="In Florida, about 20 mosquito species are capable of sustaining the dog heartworm microfilariae to the infective stage. These mosquitoes breed in a wide variety of habitats, including salt marshes, swamps, ponds, ditches, old tires and trash piles." quotelinks[18]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_diseases_heartworm.html" quotego[18]=" MORE..." quotetitle[19]="ST LOUIS ENCEPHALITIS" quote[19]="'Culex nigripalpus' mosquitoes are the most important disease vectors in Florida and this species is best described as a flood water 'Culex'. Females seek hosts and blood feed mainly during the crepuscular periods before sunrise and after sunset." quotelinks[19]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_diseases_sle.html" quotego[19]=" MORE..." quotetitle[20]="WEST NILE VIRUS" quote[20]="Most humans who are infected with the WNV do not develop clinical illness. WNV was first detected in a single dead crow in Jefferson County, FL, collected on June 18, 2001, heralding the arrival of West Nile to Florida." quotelinks[20]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_diseases_wnv.html" quotego[20]=" MORE..." quotetitle[21]="MOSQUITO LIFECYCLE" quote[21]="Adult females usually live about a week or two, while adult males live only long enough to mate, about two to four days. Only female mosquitoes bite. They need the protein in blood to produce eggs." quotelinks[21]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_lifecycle.html" quotego[21]=" SHOW PICTURES..." quotetitle[22]="MOSQUITO SPECIES IN DIXIE COUNTY" quote[22]="Of the 80 mosquito species found in Florida, APPROXIMATELY 30 species may be found in Dixie County, and to the trained eye, each one looks as different as a poodle and a doberman. Adult mosquitoes vary widely in size, ranging from about 1/8 inch to about 1-1/2 inches." quotelinks[22]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_species.html" quotego[22]=" LIST SPECIES..." quotetitle[23]="MOSQUITO SPRAY PROGRAM" quote[23]="When warm temperatures are remaining constant, spraying efforts are more likely to be effective. The County sprays areas on a rotating basis, weather permitting, from 5pm until 10pm. Spraying must be discontinued during rain and during winds of 10 mph or greater." quotelinks[23]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_spray_program.html" quotego[23]=" MORE..." quotetitle[24]="PARKS & RECREATION" quote[24]="There are numerous county parks, private camps and nearby state parks. At Suwannee you can even rent a houseboat! Dixie County has enough features to keep even the most adventurous soul entertained for a long, long time." quotelinks[24]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_parks_and_recreation.html" quotego[24]=" SHOW FACILITIES..." quotetitle[25]="DIXIE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS" quote[25]="The Board of County Commissioners is made up of five members elected at large to serve in his/her district. The term of office is four years. Districts 1, 3, and 5 are elected in the same year, and Districts 2 and 4 two years later." quotelinks[25]="http://dixie.fl.gov/commission.html" quotego[25]=" LIST COMMISSIONERS..." var rql=Math.floor(Math.random()*quote.length) if (rql==0) hvh=1 document.write(quotetitle[rql]+"
"+quote[rql]+''+''+"  "+quotego[rql]+'') } /*RANDOM DIXIE TOURISM QUOTE ---------------------------------------*/ var showquote = new Array() showquote[0] = "Dixie County itself harbors several delightful little-known springs, accessible mainly from the Suwannee River by boat. Gronto Springs, a county park and nearby, clear blue Fanning Springs, a state recreation area with full swimming and diving facilities at a bargain admission price."; showquote[1] = "Dixie makes a perfect base for your SCUBA trips. Start with the historic City of Hawkinsville, underwater state park, near the Nature Coast Greenway crossing of the Suwannee. Also, Fanning Springs is rated highly as an open water dive and Manatee Springs offers cave diving for certified divers. Within 50 miles in almost any direction, still more dives await you."; showquote[2] = "You can search the Florida coast up or down but you won't find more reliable saltwater fishing than what exists between Cedar Key and Steinhatchee. That's the Dixie coastline and Suwannee Sound. Expect to catch redfish, cobia, sea trout, offshore grouper and more. Marinas can put you and your boat on the water or professional guides await your call."; showquote[3] = "Every mile of the Suwannee River in Dixie County offers great fishing opportunities. If trophy bass aren't striking, probably a bait on bottom will fetch a gorgeous catfish or a cricket will bag a red belly. Some of the best freshwater fishing is among the tributary creeks of the Lower Suwannee. Try Monden and Shingle Creeks."; showquote[4] = "Boating ops are wherever you turn in Dixie. After all, the county is bordered on three sides by water! Excellent marina facilities are available at the Suwannee River, Suwannee at the Gulf, Horseshoe Beach and at Gulf-front Steinhatchee. Enjoy Dixie waters but please be careful, watch out for manatees, for canoeists and fellow boaters."; showquote[5] = "For decades, Dixie has been known as one of Florida's finest hunting territories for white-tail deer, turkey and wild hog thanks to private hunt clubs which foster wild game on thousands of acres of wilderness, state-managed wildlife areas where wildlife species are encouraged, and federal wildlife refuges which offer high quality hunting on a quota basis."; showquote[6] = "Dixie County is located between Tampa and Tallahassee on U.S. 19. The Gulf of Mexico, Dixie's western border, provides a natural sanctuary for the harvesting of seafood. Dixie's eastern, southern, and northern borders are the Suwannee and Steinhatchee Rivers which offer excellent water activities and empty into the Gulf of Mexico at quaint fishing villages."; showquote[7] = "Come in by land or by water or by air. There are numerous county parks, private camps and nearby state parks. At Suwannee you can even rent a houseboat! Dixie County has enough features to keep even the most adventurous soul entertained for a long, long time. Visit here or settle here. Know you're most welcome!"; showquote[8] = "Come discover the natural beauty of Dixie County. Visitors come here to enjoy hunting, fishing, boating, scuba diving, bicycling, and horseback riding. Many return year after year to visit salty Jena, stroll through Cross City, fish from Horseshoe Beach, relax in shady Old Town or enjoy the waterfront village of Suwannee where the great river meets the Gulf." var rdq=Math.floor(Math.random()*showquote.length) if (rdq==0) rdq=1 function dixiequote(){ document.write(showquote[rdq]) } /*RANDOM SIDENOTE QUOTE AND LINKS ---------------------------------------*/ //FIRST SIDENOTE QUOTE var quotesidenotetitle1=new Array() var quotesidenote1=new Array() var quotesidenotelink1=new Array() var quotesidenotego1=new Array() var quote1=new Array() var quotelinks1=new Array() var quotego1=new Array() quotesidenotetitle1[1]="Nature Coast Gardening" quotesidenote1[1]="Keep up with what's new, what to watch for, and what to do in the landscape and garden exclusively covering Dixie, Glichrist and Levy counties." quotesidenotelink1[1]="" quotesidenotego1[1]="" quote1[1]="Nature Coast Gardening, a tri-county cooperative program between state and local agencies, is the infastructure for professional trained volunteer teachers to provide researched-based education to amateur and experienced gardeners. Our information about planning and maintaining landscapes always emphasizes environmental stewardship, which is the ultimate goal of the Florida Master Gardener." quotelinks1[1]="http://naturecoastgardening.org" quotego1[1]=" MORE..." quotesidenotetitle1[2]="Dixie County Rotary - Fall Festival & Gun Show" quotesidenote1[2]="Leading the Way at the peak of the Autumn season, the Dixie Fall Festival and Gun Show is sure to please all. Our event will showcase artists, crafters, gunsmiths, nurseries, ranch suppliers, specialty food and everything in between." quotesidenotelink1[2]="http://dixie.fl.gov/pdf_extra/dixie_fest.pdf" quotesidenotego1[2]=" GO..." quote1[2]="Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Members of a Rotary club are part of a diverse group of professional leaders working to address various community and international service needs." quotelinks1[2]="http://www.rotary.org/" quotego1[2]=" MORE..." quotesidenotetitle1[3]="The Suwannee River" quotesidenote1[3]="As far as we could see, on both sides, ahead and behind, there was only us, forest, wildlife and the wide, watery road. Sweetgum trees, towering cedars and scrubby spruce, magnolias bearded with Spanish moss slid past the cabin's wide windows." quotesidenotelink1[3]="" quotesidenotego1[3]="" quote1[3]="He steered us down the shallow creek, past the last house we would see all day. There was the river: smooth and bottle-glass green, almost a quarter-mile wide. Pine forests and palmettos blanketed both banks. Water lilies bobbed between gnarled cypress knees. We slipped into the slow current, heading upstream." quotelinks1[3]="http://dixie.fl.gov/houseboat.html" quotego1[3]=" STORY..." var rsnql1=Math.floor(Math.random()*quote1.length) if (rsnql1==0) rsnql1=1 function random_sidenote_title1(){ document.write(quotesidenotetitle1[rsnql1]) } function random_sidenote_quote1(){ document.write(quotesidenote1[rsnql1]+''+''+"  "+quotesidenotego1[rsnql1]+'') } function random_quote_link1(){ document.write(quote1[rsnql1]+''+''+"  "+quotego1[rsnql1]+'') } //SECOND SIDENOTE QUOTE var quotesidenotetitle2=new Array() var quotesidenote2=new Array() var quotesidenotelink2=new Array() var quotesidenotego2=new Array() var quote2=new Array() var quotelinks2=new Array() var quotego2=new Array() quotesidenotetitle2[1]="Chamber of Commerce" quotesidenote2[1]="Our members are part of a diverse group of business and professional leaders working to address various community needs." quotesidenotelink2[1]="" quotesidenotego2[1]="" quote2[1]="The Dixie County Chamber of Commerce, a Florida Non-Profit Corporation promotes ecotourism in Dixie County, sponsors Christmas in the Park, an event which benefits local under-priviledged children, as well as support of the Suwannee River Youth Livestock Show & Sale." quotelinks2[1]="http://www.dixiecounty.org" quotego2[1]=" MORE..." quotesidenotetitle2[2]="Suwannee River Youth Fair" quotesidenote2[2]="The mission of the association is to provide, through fair activities, an opportunity for any child who is a member of 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA, in Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties to gain skills, experience, and knowledge that will serve them well as they become productive members of the community." quotesidenotelink2[2]="" quotesidenotego2[2]="" quote2[2]="For over 50 years, the mission of the Association have been maintained and carried out by non-paid volunteers. The founders of the Association, all active participants in the agricultural industry of the tri-county area, also had the desire to instill in the youth participants, an appreciation and basic knowledge of the agricultural industry that is still a major economic and cultural influence in North Central Florida." quotelinks2[2]="http://suwanneeriveryouthfair.org" quotego2[2]=" MORE..." quotesidenotetitle2[3]="Solutions For Your Life" quotesidenote2[3]="Florida Cooperative Extension is a partnership between State, Federal, and County governments for the purpose of providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public." quotesidenotelink2[3]="" quotesidenotego2[3]="" quote2[3]="Solutions for Your Life is the Web site of University of Florida Extension. We've put all of our expertise in one place, to make it easy for you to get what you need. Above all, our site is focused on getting you timely and relevant solutions for improving your life." quotelinks2[3]="http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/" quotego2[3]=" GO..." var rsnql2=Math.floor(Math.random()*quote2.length) if (rsnql2==0) rsnql2=1 function random_sidenote_title2(){ document.write(quotesidenotetitle2[rsnql2]) } function random_sidenote_quote2(){ document.write(quotesidenote2[rsnql2]+''+''+"  "+quotesidenotego2[rsnql2]+'') } function random_quote_link2(){ document.write(quote2[rsnql2]+''+''+"  "+quotego2[rsnql2]+'') } /*RANDOM HOTTOPIC IMAGE QUOTE AND LINKS ---------------------------------------*/ var quoteimage=new Array() var quotetitle=new Array() var quoted=new Array() var quotelinks=new Array() var quotego=new Array() quoteimage[1]="Fire Wise" quotetitle[1]="FIRE WISE" quoted[1]="Be sure to leave a minimum of 30'around the house to accommodate fire equipment. Take out the 'ladder fuels', vegetation that serves as a link between grass and tree tops. Give yourself added protection with 'fuel breaks' like driveways, gravel walkways, and lawns." quotelinks[1]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_fire.html" quotego[1]=" MORE..." quoteimage[2]="Tornado" quotetitle[2]="TORNADOES" quoted[2]="Tornadoes come in all shapes and sizes and can occur anywhere in the U.S. at any time of the year. In the southern states, peak tornado season is March through May, while peak months in the northern states are during the summer." quotelinks[2]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_tornado.html" quotego[2]=" MORE..." quoteimage[3]="Hurricane" quotetitle[3]="BE PREPARED!" quoted[3]="Hurricane Season is June 1-Novemebr 30. Preventing the loss of life and minimizing the damage to property from hurricanes are responsibilities that are shared by all. One of the most important decisions you will have to make is 'Should I Evacuate?' If you are asked to evacuate, you should do so without delay." quotelinks[3]="http://dixie.fl.gov/ems_info_hurricane_home_protection.html" quotego[3]=" MORE..." quoteimage[4]="Mosquito Bite" quotetitle[4]="MOSQUITO CONTROL" quoted[4]="Once the warmer evening temperatures move into the area, we begin to see an emergence of the mosquito population in our communities. When warm temperatures are remaining constant, spraying efforts are more likely to be effective. The County sprays areas on a rotating basis, weather permitting, from 5 pm until 10 pm." quotelinks[4]="http://dixie.fl.gov/public_works_mosquito_spray_program.html" quotego[4]=" MORE..." quoteimage[5]="Book Club" quotetitle[5]="Online Book Club" quoted[5]="Sign up for a book club and every day I'll email you a 5-minute portion of a book. I'll send a different book each week and you can sample two to three chapters. Before long you'll be hooked on a book. Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends." quotelinks[5]="http://www.dearreader.com/index.html" quotego[5]=" GO..." var riqlht=Math.floor(Math.random()*quoted.length) if (riqlht==0) riqlht=1 function random_imagequotelink_image(){ document.write(quoteimage[riqlht]) } function random_imagequotelink_title(){ document.write(quotetitle[riqlht]) } function random_imagequotelink_quote(){ document.write(quoted[riqlht]+''+''+"  "+quotego[riqlht]+'') }