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Thursday, July 14, 2011 Vol 29 No. 39 75 cents Greenlight launch date uncertain million in bonds from Re- Holder where Greenlight Officials unable to secure firm delivery date of fiber gions Bank in Orlando. will hook up with the Cloud, “We’re contacting everyone an Internet data provider. JEFF BRYAN been unable to secure a ing for fiber wherever we we can think of, other cities, Six miles of the stretch runs firm delivery date for the can find it,” she explained Riverland News other companies. It even along U.S. 41 South through much-needed fiber to oper- after Monday’s City Council came up in a meeting to Citrus County is under- Delayed in its launch ate the system. meeting, which officials ap- contact Kennedy Space ground. date, city officials now say City Manager Lisa Algiere proved purchase requests Center.” “Once we get the fiber, Lisa Algiere, they are uncertain when expressed frustration about totaling $234,378.15 for the The most critical connec- it’ll only take one to two city manager: Greenlight Dunnellon Com- not being able to obtain a fiber to the home program tion, Algiere said, is the weeks to install it,” Algiere City desperately munications will be up and specific date. officials launched in No- Level 3 run, an 8-mile looking for fiber. running, because they have “We are desperately look- vember after securing $7.3 stretch from the city to See UNCERTAIN page 3

LONG-TIME CITY EMPLOYEE, LORI SHETTLEROE, 51, SUCCUMBS TO CANCER Dunnellon school teacher dies at 29 Cause of death unknown JEFF BRYAN Riverland News

Dunnellon Middle School staff is mourning the loss of one of its own. Shara Ponder, who taught Reading Remedia- tion for the past four years at the school and was the Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2009-10 for the Marion Shara County Ponder School Dis- had taught trict, died at DMS for Monday at past 4 years. the age of Photos by JEFF BRYANRiverland News 29, two months shy of her Nicole Gilley, Lori Shettleroe’s daughter, comforts her 4-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, during Shettleroe’s Celebration of 30th birthday. The cause Life service Saturday at the American Legion Post 58. Shettleroe, a 20-year employee with the City of Dunnellon and of death had not been re- Dunnellon Police Department, died Wednesday, July 6, from her three-plus-month battle with lung cancer. Shettleroe was leased at press time. 51. “She was just so well respected by her teachers and the students,” Princi- Family, friends, co-workers celebrate Shettleroe’s life at service pal Jane Ashman said. “She was always willing JEFF BRYAN There was also her family, friends and co- to help any child and any Riverland News prized possession — her workers gathered to pay adult. She was just a won- children, Gilley and their respects. Her derful family member. Loyal, dedicated, fabu- Justin Shettleroe, and brother, Dennis Jones, That’s what we are over lous cook and a great grandchildren, Michael, recalled their time spent there, a family … It’s hard sense of humor. 6, Mackenzie, 4, and Ad- debating whose grand- to lose a family member.” Those were the words dison, 3. children were the bright- A product of the Marion friends used to describe “She was there when I est and best. County School System, the loss of Lori Shet- delivered my two chil- “She was shameless Ponder graduated from tleroe, a 20-year em- dren. She was able to be about her grandchil- Vanguard High School in ployee with the City of in the delivery room dren,” the oldest of the 2000. She earned her Dunnellon and Dunnel- when they were born. I’ll six siblings said. “I’ll Bachelor of Science de- lon Police Department never forget,” Gilley re- miss those conversations gree in political science who lost her three-month called of the birth of her with her.” from Florida A&M Uni- fight with lung cancer two children, Michael From the turnout, he versity. She began her Wednesday, July 6. Shet- and Mackenzie. “She was noted the impact she had teaching career at Dun- tleroe, a mother of two there when I graduated, on others throughout her nellon Middle School in and grandmother to when I got married. She life, but he encouraged 2007. three, was 51. shared in all of impor- her family and friends to Erika Wiggins, a fellow But to those who really tant milestones.” be happy for her. teacher, whose classroom knew Shettleroe knew Gilley said her chil- “Lori is far healthier, was next door to Ponder’s her one weakness. dren were holding up stronger and happier recalled her colleague’s “She was a fabulous well. where she’s at now,” enthusiasm for the cook, but she couldn’t “I’m not sure that Jones said. “Isn’t that profession. bake,” said her daughter, they’ve actually grasped what we would want for “Her enthusiasm and Nicole Gilley. “She that they cannot go see her?” passion for teaching re- burned the simplest her anymore,” she said, Her humor stood out to minded us on a daily things. My mom could attempting to keep her others. basis why we all decided cook like no one’s busi- composure. “She was so darn Tears stream down Justin Shettleroe’s to become teachers in the ness, but she just At Saturday’s Celebra- funny,” said Police Chief face during his mother’s Celebration of first place,” Wiggins said. couldn’t bake. It was kind tion of Life at the Ameri- Life service Saturday at the American of funny.” can Legion Post 58, See MOURNING page 14 Legion Post 58. See TEACHER page 3

WHAT’S HAPPENING Chamber schedules Free admission to state parks National Night Out Friends Book Store VISIT US: annual Jazz Up Dunnellon scheduled Sunday, July 17 scheduled Aug. 2 to host July sale www.riverlandnews.com The Dunnellon Chamber of July is National Recreation The Dunnellon Police Depart- The Friends of the Dunnellon Commerce is in need of volun- and Park Month and the ment will host the second an- Public Library Book Store is CALL US: 489-2731 teers and sponsors for Jazz Up Florida Department of Envi- nual National Night Out from 5 hosting a storewide half-price E-MAIL: Dunnellon, whcih will be Sat- ronmental Protection’s (DEP) to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2. The sale throughout July. Store [email protected] urday, Oct. 15. If you would like Florida Park Service invites event will start at Ernie Mills hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to be a part of event, attend the visitors to explore Florida’s 160 Park. Officers and members of Monday through Friday and Jazz Up Committee meetings state parks. DEP will celebrate the community will patrol area 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at with free day-use entry into all neighborhoods from 5 to 8 p.m. The Friends Book Store (inside the Dunnellon Area Chamber state parks Sunday, July 17. (ex- A cookout will be at the park af- the Library), is at 20351 Robin- of Commerce. For more infor- cept Skyway Fishing Pier). Visit terward. Contact Officer Bruce son Road (just behind Sweet- mation, call Beverly Leisure, www.floridastateparks.org for Arnold at 465-8510 or email bay) in Dunnellon. For more executive director, at 489-2320. more information. [email protected]. information, call 438-2520. 2  Riverland News, Thursday, July 14, 2011 Annie Johnson’s ‘Dunk Library program offers world of experience for Hope’ fundraiser set JEFF BRYAN Riverland News Riverland News Nathan Witt, a local musi- For youths making the Loosen up those muscles cian. The dunk tank is trek to the Dunnellon Pub- and stretch out that shoul- being provided by Inflate- a-Fun. lic Library this summer, der really good. Chrstine Avina, client their journey has taken It’s time to get your dunk services coordinator, said them farther than most on. she got the idea from a could imagine, Better yet, it’s time to get fundraiser see saw while in They’ve been to Europe, someone else’s dunk on as St. Petersburg called “Dunk Australia, Africa, through- the Annie W. Johnson Fam- the Director.” out the United States and, ily Center will host its inau- “I thought that would be most recently, to Japan. gural Annie’s Dunk for cool, so I just took upon my- It’s all been a part of the Hope from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. self at finding a place to do Marion County Library Sys- Saturday, July 16, at the it and getting the dunk tank tem’s “One World, Many Dunnellon Plaza. somewhere,” she ex- Stories,” summer program. Among those willing to plained, noting when she It’s part of an effort to not take one for the long-time contacted owner of the only entertain the children, nonprofit organization in- property at Dunnellon but keep them coming to clude: Mayor Fred Ward, Plaza, “they were all about the library throughout the Police Chief Joanne Black, doing it” and let us have it. summer break. Office Mike Miley, Larry Avina said when she ap- “In a way, it’s done to help Cooper, executive director proached those throughout prevent the summer slide,” of the Annie W. Johnson the community about vol- said Barbara Hernando, RACHEL HORNE/For the Riverland News Family Center; John Pierce, unteering their time there county spokeswoman. Tampa Taiko visited Dunnellon Public Collins explained, as he actively en- Debra Galezzi, the Rev. Jess was no hesitation. “They might be at risk of Library on Saturday, June 9, with a gaged children and their parents by Burton from Lighthouse “They thought it was losing valuable growth; it unique drum ensemble based on an- pulling a few dads out of the audience Baptist Church, employees good, awesome,” she said of encourages them to go to cient Japanese rhythms. Ron Collins and allowing them to play alongside from Aaron’s Rent-to-Own the reactions. “They said the library, gives them some was the “one-man band” and repre- him, and later allowing every child to and Jeff Bryan, Riverland anything they could do to summer fun.” sentative for the group. He played mul- have a turn on the drums. “In Japan, News editor. help community they’d be Indeed it has. tiple drums constructed of cow hide the Taiko Drums were used to cele- Food and drinks will be glad to help.” “What’s very interesting, and recycled wine barrels and a flute- brate the harvest, drive away pests, available for a small dona- All proceeds from the every year they have a dif- like instrument called a Sakahatchee and to coordinate troop movements,” tion throughout the event, event will benefit the Annie ferent theme,” Hernandez made of bamboo. “Aside from rock and Collins said. For more photos from the which officials are hoping W. Johnson Family Center. explained, mentioning this roll, Taiko music ROCKS more than variety of summer offerings, see next will draw a large crowd. For more information, call year’s theme “One World, anything else in the whole world,” week’s issue of the Riverland News. Music will be provided by 489-8021. 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The Counicl guished the fire. agreed to pay the firm The cause of the fire is $34,855 for the study, still under investigation, which Algiere said Campfield said, noting could take up to four most of the damage to weeks to complete. the home was from Among another prob- smoke damage. Camp- lem city officials ran field indicated the dam- into was acquiring pole age to the house was attachment agreements between $20,000 and with Progress Energy. $50,000. However, as part of the “There was significant expenditures the coun- damage to the center cil approved Monday, walls that adjoins the the city will pay the Photos by BETH WOOD/For the Riverland News wall with the living room power company Dunnellon Middle School teacher Shara Ponder poses with several of her students at this year’s final dance and the bathroom,” he $105,000 to survey 1,400 for eighth graders. Ponder, who was the Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2009-10, died Monday at 29. said. “We had to cut it poles. According to the out to make it to the kids in the school system, you purchase agreement, TEACHER fire.” wanted your children to be the funds will cover en- No one was injured in continued from page 1 around. She was a good kid.” gineering costs to deter- the fire, Campfield said. mine if fiber can be Current and former stu- “Her students always came “Fortunately, the fam- attached to Progress En- dents were devastated by the first and they trusted her ily woke up, smelled ergy’s utility poles. If the news. completely. You know if a smoke and got out,” he pole cannot withstand Dante White called Ponder teenager trusts and really lis- said. the additional load, the one of his “favorite teachers.” tens to a teacher’s advice city would be required “I can’t believe it hap- and/or opinion they have to to pay for a new pole if it pened,” he said. “She was so be special.” chooses to attach the young. I’m going to miss her Students took to Ponder’s fiber to it. Eddie Esch, so much. She knows there fan page on Facebook on assistant city public Monday after hearing about will always be a spot on works director, said cost the death of their teacher. ‘Team Dante’ for her. I love of a new pole or going Wiggins took notice, too. you and I won’t forget you Ms. underground would fac- “There are so many posts Ponder.” tor into the decision. from students from previous “Miss Ponder you are the City officials also years,” she said. “No matter Shara Ponder smiles as a student sleeps on her best teacher any of us ever agreed to spend what school competition we shoulder while on the bus back from Washington, knew,” Cody Colburn said. $75,208.15 with Graybar had, ‘Ponder’s Homeroom’ D.C. Shara was one of the chaperones on this year's “We will miss you forever. for pole attachment would, the majority of the eighth-grade trip. Miss Ponder may your soul hardware and fittings. time, win whether it was for live happy in heaven. We will According to the pur- would do anything for any- always was thinking of new the canned food drive, always remember you in our chase request, the hard- body. I feel blessed that I had ways to get them to read. She United Way fundraising, Red minds and hearts.” ware and fittings are the chance to have her as a just had a real energy about Ribbon Week or any other There will be a wake serv- required for attaching friend.” teaching. She was just very, competition. She encouraged ice at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the ADSS overhead Beth Wood, a teacher at very energetic. She was al- her students so much they Mount Moriah Baptist fiber optic cable to the Dunnellon Middle School, ways the optimist. She was raised the most.” Church, 55 S.W. Third Ave., power poles said there’s not a student or very bubbly, pleasant to be Wiggins noted Ponder’s Ocala. The funeral service Council members teacher who isn’t crushed by around. She was a very sharp part-time job at Kmart. will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at questioned whether the news of Ponder’s death. young lady. “I always told her it was to spending the additional “Shara was funny, big- “Anytime you lose a the House of God on 2730 support her shopping habit, $105,000 would be better hearted, and always doing re- teacher, it’s a blow to the sys- N.W. 27th Ave., Ocala, near which was pretty much buy- suited to go toward the ally great things with her tem, particularly when you Pine Oaks Golf Course. Sum- ing things for her classroom,” overall cost of going students,” Wood said, noting lose one who is so passionate. mers Funeral Home in Wiggins said. “Students that completely underground Ponder’s sixth-grade home- She really influenced stu- charge of arraingments. had never read an entire with the system. room crushed the competi- dents from all that I could Sydney Cohen, a fresh- book ended up reading at “We’re trying to keep tion in the DMS Silver Wars, see. It’s a loss for those stu- man at Dunnellon High least one a month just so they overheard where we a fundraiser for United Way. dents and the system. She is School, contributed to this would be able to get a ticket can,” Esch said. “Until Carol Savage, executive di- the kind of teacher, if you had report. for a drawing for some basket we get the report and sit rector of Public Education she created as an incentive. down and analyze it, we Foundation for the school “I would have to say she can’t say for sure what district, taught Ponder’s Whether has been the spirit of our the better option is. brother and has been friend’s DMS family. Her charisma, We’re looking at every with the family for the past 17 you’re a sense of humor, she could penny we can save at years. Ponder also served as find something funny in just this point. We have to an- a teacher’s assistant for Sav- subscriber or about any situation, and her alyze it one little piece at age during high school. ‘tell it like it is’ personality a time. We’ll do it in the “She was very enthusiastic you picked was refreshing and made most effective and effi- about the activities she was DMS a fun place for students Rainbow Springs up a copy cient manner we can.” involved with,” Savage said. as well as teachers. Her fam- The city originally “She just embraced teaching, ily, friends and students were from your struck a deal with Mo- she loved her students. She her entire world and she torola for a head end

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RIVERLAND NEWS “The Newspaper built on Community Pride.” Publisher  Gerry Mulligan Regional Manager  John Provost River views Editor  Jeff Bryan Member of the Florida Press Association THE OTHER GUY Corporate business needs lesson in customer service orporate America stinks. No, let utes employee No. 1 tells me. the law enforcement officers I know I took a deep breath. me rephrase that, it flat out sucks. “What?” I question in a dum- are younger than me. “Excuse me?” I asked. CThere used to be a time in founded manner. So I sat and waited, twiddled my “Oh, it’s OK, they turned it on,” em- this country when products or “It’s our company policy,” he thumbs and waited some more. ployee No. 2 responds. the stores that sold them stood explains. Finally, after an hour wait, I ap- They rattled off an explanation behind said products. If it had a “So what happens if it proached the employee to see what about the battery’s volts, its amps and warranty and said product went doesn’t work?” I ask. the delay was. something else that sounded English, bad said store simply replaced “Oh, then we will replace it,” “Oh, we’re sorry, we forgot about but was all a foreign language to me. it no questions asked. he tells me. you,” employee No. 2 says. “I’m not sure why the battery wasn’t ‘Case in point, I bought a car “So now I have to find some- So we make our way to the battery turning, but we need to check your al- battery for my wife’s vehicle thing to occupy my time for 30- recharger station, the employee opens ternator,” employee No. 2 explains. less than a year ago and it re- Jeff Bryan plus minutes,” I mumble under the door to the vault. “I don’t have time,” I respond. “I’m cently went kaput ... So I took Editor my breath. The employee begins fiddling with running late for an appointment.” it to the retailer, which I pur- “Yep,” the employee glee- wires, pokes her head around the cor- “Oh, you need to be somewhere chased it from. The employee, cursing fully explains. ner and shouts to employee No. 1: else?” the employee responds. the fact he lacked the proper tools to I considered offering a few solutions “Hey, did you turn this on?” I pause, deciding not to open my big remove the battery in a quick efficient to resolve the problem in a much The fuse to my Irish temper was al- mouth and respond: manner, tells me the battery isn’t get- quicker and efficient manner more to ready lit; now it was on full blown No, I generally enjoy hanging out in ting a reading. my liking. Pausing to reflect on those overload. auto parts stores on a Saturday after- Great, this won’t take long I say to solutions, I realized most resulted in I could envision how my father noon. It’s a great way to kill time and myself already behind on my schedule a ride in the back of a police cruiser would handle such a situation. It learn about automotive repair missing a birthday party for a friend’s with the cops asking, “Why’d you do it wouldn’t have ended well. On the flip through osmosis. daughter. son?” side of the spectrum, I could hear the We have to recharge it for 35 min- OK, so let’s discount the fact most of voice of my wife saying: “Be NICE.” See LESSON page 5 LETTERS TIME TO SMILE What does 14th Amendment really tell us? The news media has been full of It’s a crying chatter lately about the right of a child born in this country to U.S. citizenship regardless of the nationality of the parents. They claim that this guaran- shame teed by the 14th Amendment to our constitution. isgusted! Angry! Shocked and The 14th Amendment was passed in disappointed! That’s how I felt the mid 1860s. Its main purpose was to Dwhen the verdict was read. I give citizenship to the slaves freed by still feel that way. the Civil War. But now folks claim that How? it applies to everyone born here. Can someone please tell me how the So I have a question? Where was the jurors came up with a not guilty ver- American Indian born? Under this dict? I don’t understand. First O.J., amendment, should they have not got- now Casey. What is this world coming ten automatic citizenship? Yet, they too? did not get citizenship until about 1918 Did the jurors have their heads in when the Congress of the U.S. granted the sand for the past it to them. So where were they born? three years? Or can it be argued that the 14th Didn’t they hear the Amendment does not grant automatic jailhouse tapes? Not citizenship to all who are born here re- once does she ask gardless of nationality? “have they found Richard P. Mack Caylee?” or “are they Dunnellon looking for her?” RIVERLAND GARDENER She didn’t bother to Thank you for the Celebration of Life Kathleen ask because she al- for Lori Shettleroe Wallace ready knew Caylee was The Dunnellon Police Department dead. lost one of its own on July 6, 2011, I am so disgusted when Lori Shettleroe lost her coura- with this trial. geous battle against lung cancer. Use your garden to Miss Picklepuss is free. That is what On Saturday, July 9, a celebration of my mom calls her. her life was held at the American Le- Caylee, I am so sorry our justice sys- gion Post No. 58 in Dunnellon. I ap- tem failed you. preciate the hospitality and use of It is disgraceful. their facility. It truly was a great place create a buzz I hope her parents disown her. to have this special event. Lori had Watching her father being tossed in spent numerous times in that hall over the mud and stomped on was so the years volunteering for different ttracting Honey Bees to one’s African Bees are generally defend- painful. All he ever did was love his community events or attending the Of- garden is important for many ing their territory rather than trying daughter and granddaughter. ficer of the Year awards ceremony Areasons. Although concerns to attack you. All said and done we In return, he was painted as a mon- with me. are raised about the African Honey need Honey Bees. ster. I understand Cindy Anthony lying Family and friends were encouraged Bee, we need to help promote The Honeybee helps crop to save her daughter’s life. I don’t to take a trip down memory lane and the regular domestic Euro- growth of the food we eat. En- agree with it, but I can understand walk through Lori’s journey of her life pean honey Bee. couraging domestic European why she lied. Like mother, like daugh- and her 20-plus years as an employee African Honey Bees are bees will help to prevent ter! of the city of Dunnellon with photos African bees establishing in an I couldn’t imagine what it would be smaller than the domestic bee. and other memorabilia of her differ- area. The local extension of- like to lose a granddaughter and then Although the sting from one is ent positions held within the city as fices have good contacts for a daughter to lethal injection. no more venomous than a sin- well as the loves of her life, her chil- beekeepers in the areas. If in It is all so sad. Poor Caylee. Sweet gle European bee sting, the big dren and grandchildren. doubt ask! and innocent Caylee. I would like to sincerely thank difference is the behavior. Make a nectar-rich con- You didn’t deserve to die and you everyone who showed their support of African bees are very terri- Tracy tainer display for pollinators. certainly didn’t deserve to get shafted Lori’s battle with their visits, phone torial, defending the nest and Jenner You can create a wildlife by the jury. It is all so tragic. In my calls, prayers, best wishes on our face producing larger numbers of corner in even the smallest opinion, you had to die because your selfish irresponsible mother had to book page, friends and fellow officers offspring. Best defense is to avoid all garden, and it doesn’t have to be a having their heads shaved in support party. Lucky for Casey, there are 12 bee contact. Never kick or clamber patch of un-mown grass or a scram- of her battle and Lori’s Caringbridge on a fallen tree stump, as this is a fa- people who disagree with that state- bling scrub thicket. A single, large ment. webpage. vorite habitat. If rolling a rock look The Dunnellon Florist did a beauti- container will suffice, containing I would like to ask the jury if they and check to make sure you have no ful job with the floral arrangements in plants to attract bees, butterflies, hov- don’t think Casey did it, whom do they honor of Lori. They made sure Lori’s bees entering and leaving the area. erflies and other insects. The display think murdered Caylee? favorite things were represented in The Department of Agriculture ad- will provide shelter for insects to Maybe it was the same guy that mur- each arrangement. Martha Vaughn vises that when hiking, make roost or hibernate, food plants dered Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron also assisted with the set up of the sure you have a route and for various caterpillars Goldman. venue and helped throughout the day, look, listen and run if in and sources of nectar Boy, I sure hope they catch that guy! doing whatever we needed so we could doubt. Covering your for pollinating insects. I am sure O.J. wouldn’t mind if Casey spend more time with the family. head and face is im- — Sit the pot in po- tagged along when he goes looking for The room was arranged so that portant if stinging sition, and then the killer of his loved one. Lori’s family was in the very middle bees attack. place a layer of yo- I bet he is out there scouting the and all of the tables surrounded them Do not stand gurt pots or streets for clues with her Sherlock as a token of how we take care of our Holmes hat on. still, run in a crocks to aid Whoever said crime doesn’t pay did- straight line and drainage. Part- See LETTERS page 5 fill with compost. n’t live in the modern world. try and get to Now Casey will get big bucks from shelter. If you get — Add the plants, placing some tabloid or news station to tell OPINIONS INVITED inside a car, the more lies. Lifetime will have a Casey the taller ones at ● Riverland News bees that get in Anthony movie out in no time. The opinions expressed in the back and the will usually go to It’s deplorable. editorials are the opinions of the editorial lower growing board of the newspaper. the light at the win- All the talking heads and TV stations species at the front. got paid big bucks for their big ratings. ● dows as they get dis- Viewpoints depicted in political cartoons, Top up with compost The jury will become less shy when columns or letters do not necessarily repre- orientated. and water well. One step is to remove they get offered enough money. Every- sent the opinion of the editorial board. — To make the two bee one wins! potential nesting sites by ● hotels, drill several deep, 5 to 8 Hear that Caylee? Groups or individuals are invited to express plugging holes in walls and check their opinions in a letter to the editor. millimeter-wide holes into a 15 to 20 Everybody won when you died. Pa- eaves of buildings regularly. Bird- centimeter-long log and fill an off-cut ● All letters must be signed and include a thetic vultures. houses can make good nesting sites, of drainpipe with lengths of bamboo. It is going to take decades for that phone number and hometown, including let- so keep an eye on ones in your gar- Place among the plants. family to heal. Who knows if it is even ters sent via e-mail, Phone numbers will not den. Chimneys are another favorite, Plants that will be adored by bees possible? George’s alleged affair did- be printed or given out. We reserve the right as is outside air conditioning units. If and pollinators are salvias, nepetas, n’t help. Is it still considered alleged to edit letters for length, libel, fairness and you have an attic, watch to see if geraniums, lavenders and polemo- when only one party admits to it under good taste. there is activity going in and out of nium. oath? ● Letters to the editor must be no longer than the roof area. 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I was on my way. children were within tanced himself from her a $ “Yes, you can do the I told him the story earshot. long time ago. 15 24 Years test another time,” I sug- when I arrived at the At least I’m not the only Smart man! Per Room Carpet Cleaning gest. party, children hollering one who thought so. I am glad I wasn’t with 3 Room Minimum my friend Val when they and dignity shown to our for all and especially for read the verdict. If you Sofa Dryer & Vent think I am disgusted by & Love Seat Cleaning LETTERS dear Lori by my officers Dawn as Lori and she $ all this you haven’t even Special continued from page 4 who stood guard and had been friends for over 65 $ watched over her 20 years. begun to see disgust. By One Chair Cleaned FREE 50 own. The surrounding ta- throughout the service. In closing, the Dunnel- now Val has either had a bles were filled with the Russ Hoffmeier, Dennis lon community has again heart attack or she is on We Also Have Outdoor Pressure Cleaning Available. Dunnellon Police Depart- Jones, Lori’s brother, and exceeded expectations in her way to Orlando to run Call for pricing. ment, the City of Dunnel- Pastor Ed Anthony spoke their continuous support over Casey. OWNER DOES THE WORK lon, Superior bank on behalf of the family, for the family, the city I wonder if she has any 489-4844 Servicing All Of Citrus & Marion Cleanmaster employees and other providing joy, wisdom employees and the police room in the car? County For 21 Years friends Lori had made and closure for Lori’s department. 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For equipment during con- Space: a few feet apart. The First United Methodist Church, just off of State Florida’s blazing a half-acre resi- struction and can affect Attracts butterflies. Road 40 West, will offer a Saturday Saturday Worship hot summers is no dential lawn, grass growth for years. Gerbera daisy Service at 3 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Casual dress; easy task, espe- mower blades Plants need oxygen and Flowers: white, red, or- coffee and tea will be provided during the month of cially during the should be sharp- compacted soil has little ange, yellow, salmon and June. drought condi- ened three to four pore space, meaning lit- pink. tions we find our- times during the tle oxygen. You may need Height: 6 inches. Joy Lutheran to host Vacation Bible School Joy Lutheran Church will host its vacation bible selves summer. to use an aerator (a gar- Space: 1 foot apart. school from 9 a.m. to noon July 18 to 22 for children experiencing now. Resist the den tool that perforates Set plants in the ages 5 through fifth grade. But maintaining a David Holmes temptation to the ground) to enhance ground so that the crown This year the theme for vacation bible school is healthy summer shear your grass oxygen content. is slightly above the soil. “Hometown Nazareth.” Registration for VBS is avail- lawn and flowers to ground level in Not too late for flowers Dahlberg daisy able during June at the church office. For more in- requires more than just an attempt to mow as lit- Want to add fancy flora Flowers: bright yellow. formation, call the church office at 854-4509, ext. 221. rain or a dedicated wa- tle as possible. This to your yard? Attract but- Height: low-growing. tering routine. Read on places added stressors on terflies? Edge boring Joy Lutheran Church is at 7045 S.W. 83rd Place on Space: about a foot State Road 200, Ocala. for tips from Marion your grass and impairs beds and borders with apart. County Extension Serv- root development; the splashes of color? It’s not Cupflower Church preps for annual Trash to Treasure Sale too late! Though March ice to help keep your first cold snap can se- Flowers: white, blue-vi- The Church of the Advent will present its annual through May is the usual yard in tip-top shape. verely damage or kill olet and purple. Trash to Treasure Sale Saturday, Sept. 24. (Rain Date De-stress your grass such a lawn. Let St. Au- time to plant summer an- will be Oct 1.) nuals in central Florida, Height: 6 inches to a 1 Your family doctor has gustine and Bahia grass foot. Crafters, Flea Market and Food Vendors are invited probably recommended grow to 4 inches and cut try this short list of plants that can still thrive Meet the author to participate. reducing your stress to to 3. Let Zoysia grass through late summer if David Holmes is the di- The church is at 11251 County Road 484, in front of improve your health. Im- grow to 3 inches and cut planted soon. rector of UF/IFAS Marion the new fire station. prove the health of your to 2. Vinca County Extension Serv- For registration and information, call Al Sickle at lawn by watching for and Soil type and condi- Flowers: white, purple, ice, a cooperation be- 352-208-5664 or Maryanne Brennan at 352-347-2428. reducing stressors on tions are also critical ele- pink and lavender. tween the University of your grass. ments that help Lutheran church resumes Bible study Height: 1 to 2 feet. Florida and Marion Peace Lutheran Church has resumed Wednesday Mowing exerts stress determine the health of Space: about two feet County. He leads 10 fac- on your grass, but keep- your lawn. Sandy, well- evening Bible study, preceded by a pot-luck meal, at apart in well-drained ulty members and over- 6:30 p.m. ing the mower blades drained soils are preva- soil. sees the administration Other opportunities for Bible study at Peace are at sharpened reduces it by lent in central Florida, Will re-seed and come of the Southeastern Live- cutting cleanly and and are prone to drying back year after year. 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m. Sundays. stock Pavilion. Currently Peace, “The Church On The Hill,” is at 7201 S. U.S. neatly. A dull blade pro- out quickly, making lawns Penta he serves as an ex-officio duces a ragged cut, in- especially susceptible to Flowers: red, pink, 41, 5 miles north of Dunnellon. on the Marion County For more information, call the church office at 489- Farm Bureau Board, is a 5881. delegate on the City of Ocala Tree Commission and is on the University of Florida Faculty Sen- W 0 N

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She was ple think of calling Sometimes the verdict of am guilty. facing four counts is, not the police, not guilty is because some- Right now justice is a Ten new members joined the Nature Coast Unitarian of murder includ- not a tow truck, but one has not caught you in Fellowship in a welcoming ceremony July 3. From rather fickle thing. We can ing the death a lawyer. I wonder the act but you still may not look forward to a time left, are: Janet and Bob Murray of Dunnellon; Kath- penalty. After the what these lawyers be innocent. leen Dacey of Citrus Springs; Jo Dee Adelung of when justice will be per- jury deliberated, did before cell Take the Apple fritter in- fect. The Bible says, “And Pine Ridge; Phyllis Mazzarella of Inverness; Jackie they came back and phones. I would cident this past week. My Bouyea of Pine Ridge; Carol and Therese Ascolillo they shall teach no more exonerated her on not be surprised to good wife could not prove I every man his neighbour, of Pine Ridge; Pat Callahan of Ocala; Elvree Dacey of all four counts. The discover that be- was guilty of eating an Citrus Springs; and Nancy Turner, membership Rev. James and every man his brother, jury’s verdict was, hind the cell phone apple fritter but she also saying, Know the LORD: chairwoman, of Citrus Spring. “not guilty.” Snyder phenomena are a knew I was not innocent of for they shall all know me, As far as the law bunch of lawyers. it either. I am willing to set- from the least of them unto is concerned, this woman is We have something in tle for “not guilty.” the greatest of them, saith not guilty of the crime she our country that says a per- I was thinking about this Obituary was accused. son is innocent until recent murder case and it the LORD: for I will forgive I say, as far as the law is proven guilty. What I want dawned on me that what their iniquity, and I will re- Betty L. July 13, 2011 at 3 p.m. concerned, but not as far as to know is, what do you call seems obvious to one per- member their sin no more” from the Roberts Fu- the Gracious Mistress of a person who has been son might not be obvious at (Jeremiah 31:34 KJV). Allison, 79 neral Home of Dunnel- the Parsonage is con- proven not guilty? Of all to another person. Al- And, “As far as the east is Betty L. Allison, 79, of lon. Interment of the cerned. For some reason course, it is all in the eyes most like looking in a mir- from the west, so far hath Dunnellon, died Thurs- urn followed at Dunnel- she took an interest in this of the beholder. ror. When I raise my right he removed our transgres- day, July 17, 2011 at the lon Memorial Gardens. case and followed it quite It is too bad the jury in hand, the object in the mir- sions from us” (Psalms Legacy House in Ocala. Condolences may be faithfully. Fortunately, I did this recent case did not ror raises its left-hand. 103:12 KJV). Memorial services made to robertsofdun- not have to follow this have an opportunity to hear When I wink my right eye, Not guilty or innocent is were on Wednesday, nellon.com. closely, my wife kept me up my wife pontificate on this the person in the mirror not the real issue, but for- to date on all of the details. case. They may have come winks his left eye. The only giveness. I did listen to some of the up with a different verdict. consolation I have about The Rev. James L. Snyder news reports, which only Nevertheless, the not guilty this mirror business is that is pastor of the Family of served to confuse me on verdict was issued and that, I am not quite as ugly as the God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Seven Days A Week this whole matter. It’s as they say, is that. person in the mirror. Right Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He amazing how people who Then my wife said some- here is where I plead the lives with his wife, Martha, Rain or Shine know nothing about the law thing that spun my brain fifth. in Silver Springs Shores. and have never studied law just a wee bit. It is easy to jump to a Call him at 352-687-4240 or seems to know more about “What is the difference conclusion when you do not e-mail jamessny- the law then lawyers and between being not guilty have all of the facts per- [email protected]. The church judges. I think the only and innocent?” taining to the situation at web site is www.whatafel- other profession where the Well, that puts things in a hand. My wife has been lowship.com. layman knows more than different light. It is entirely the one who has studied it possible to be “not guilty” for years is a minister. Per- as far as the law is con- Church brief sonally, I am uncomfortable cerned and on the other being in the same category hand not be “innocent,” ei- Catholic church launching new community project as a bunch of lawyers. I’m ther. Judie Heesch, chairwoman, along with members of thinking of suing. Every husband knows the Altar & Rosary Society of St. John the Baptist While I am thinking what I am talking about Catholic Church in Dunnellon are initiating a new about lawyers, isn’t it here. No matter how hard program called “Clothe the Children.” strange that everybody he tries to prove he is not hates lawyers until they guilty, he never arrives at Gently used clothing or new clothing for children 1 need a lawyer? Crooked is that euphoric state of being year to 12 years old is now being collected. The as crooked thinks. innocent. After being mar- church currently has a food pantry and the Altar & Spill a cup of hot coffee ried as long as I have been, Rosary Society has set aside a date to distribute the on your lap while driving I settle for those brief occa- clothing on the same day the pantry is open. This will and who ya goin call? Not a sions when my wife consid- be some time in August. The #1 Provider of News and doctor but a lawyer. Of ers me not guilty. If you would like to donate clothing, you can bring course, the person that I used to fight for being it to the church at 7525 U.S. 41 in Dunnellon. 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SPORTS BRIEFS DHS softball players earn state honors Sami Fagan, the Florida Gatorade Soft- ball Player of the Year, continues to add dis- tinct honors to her al- ready impressive resume. The Florida-bound Fagan, who batted .691 with 51 runs and 28 stolen bases as a senior, was recently named Mir- acle Sports' Class 4A player of the year. In ad- dition to that, Fagan was selected as a FACA First Team All-State player along with teammate Caylee Underwood. Underwood, who signed with the College of Central Florida ear- lier this spring, re- ceived an honorable mention selection from Miracle Sports after hit- ting. 405 with a team- best six triples while adding 29 RBIs. Both players were four-year starters for the Lady Tigers, helping the team win back-to- back state champi- onships in 2009 and 2010. DHS to host football clinic, camp Dunnellon High School football will host a free youth coaches clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Sat- urday at Dunnellon High School. All youth football coaches are welcome to attend. Dunnellon football will also host a youth football camp from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 18, through Thursday, July 21, at Tiger Stadium. Camp fee is $20. Ath- letes may register the JULIE MANCINI/For the Riverland News Tommy Boss, right, lines up along the third-base line with his for the national anthem prior to the Tigers’ district champi- night of the camp. onship game against rival North Marion. Dunnellon won the game, capturing their third straight district title. Boss, whose For more information, been the head coach for the past five seasons, recently resigned after accepting an assistant coaching role at St. John’s contact Frank Beasley at Community College in Palatka. 489-1848 or e-mail franklin.beasley@ marion.k12.fl.us. Dunnellon baseball skipper resigns for collegiate coaching position —From staff reports JEFF BRYAN good time for change. I feel pitching staff. He knows I “I’d have to say looking Riverland News like the program is in good know his philosophies about back, making it to the final BOWLING SCORES shape, whoever takes over players. I think we’ll be able four in Port St. Lucie, finish- Tommy Boss is once again will be able to hit the ground to put together a pretty good ing in the top four in the Parkview Lanes hanging up his Dunnellon running.” team.” state,” he recalled. “Just that Weekly News High School jersey. St. John’s wasn’t the lone Boss called his five-year experience … for the guys to League and Tournament The former Tiger fireballer, collegiate program that had tenure as head coach “awe- play on some big fields, nice scores for the week who went on to play for the an interest in Boss’ services. some.” facilities, to go down there ending July 9: University of Florida, as well He interviewed with Eastern “I can’t thank Mrs. Lewis and play on the Mets’ big Suncoast Seniors as in the minor league base- Illinois and a university in the enough for giving a 22-year-od league spring training, field, NoTap: Handicap: ball system for the Boston Washington, D.C. area. But his kid at the time the chance to treated like kings. It was awe- Shorty Williams 315, 816; Red Sox, has resigned as the connections with St. John’s coach his alma matter,” Boss some and something I’ll never Richard Fendenheim head coach of the baseball proved too much, including said. “It was definitely a great forget.” 306, 856; Harry Ness Sr. program after an impressive the opportunity to stay close honor. I have nothing but the Boss’ wife, Mary Katherine, 306; Reda Portnoy 350, five-year stint at the helm. to Dunnellon. best to say about the school will continue to work at Dun- 845; Joyce Cusimano 330; The next stop for the Dun- Current St. John’s head and community. nellon High, where she Marylou Halovich 854. nellon product is St. John’s coach Ross Jones, was Boss’ “There’s great support all teaches and serves as cheer- Scratch: Harry Ness Sr. Community College, where pitching coach for the Gators. the way around,” he added. leading coach. Boss will con- 258, 623; Richard Fend- he’ll serve as an assistant He also served as head re- “It was definitely a head tinue working at Local enheim 243, 667; Reda coach with his duties focusing cruiter for Pat McMahon, the turner, when she asked me to Legends, a restaurant he co- Portnoy 290, 665; Mary- on handling the pitching staff. head coach during Boss’ col- be head coach. Didn’t take me owns. He said his new job will lou Halovich 221, 560. The career switch will re- legiate career. Knowing the anytime to think about it, I allow him to take the summer Young & Restless: unite him with a familiar face demands of his players, Boss was all about giving it a off as well as winters, mean- Handicap: (adult) John as well as keep him in touch believes it’s an excellent fit chance. I’d say Dunnellon ing he’ll be on campus for the Saltmarsh 286, 755; Char- with a few of his former high for both him and his soon-to- baseball is heading in the fall and spring baseball cam- lie Stein 273; Bryan school players, including be-boss, who also serves as right direction.” paigns. Craig 756; (youth) David Bouton, Reid Love and the athletic director at St. During Boss’ tenure as the “That was one of the good Michael Andriuolo 256, Forrest Wheeler. Both Bouton John’s. skipper of the Tigers, the deals about this,” he admit- 697; Chandler Carney and Reid are on scholarships, “I mean the same drills I team won three consecutive ted. “It’s going to let me work 250, 666. Scratch: (adult) while Wheeler will be a walk- did at Dunnellon, I learned at district championships, here and there. I’ll get an John Saltmarsh 260, 677; on hoping to earn playing Florida when I pitched for capped by a run to the Class apartment during the season Charlie Stein 247, 627; time. him,” Boss explained. “I think 4A final four in 2009. He fin- and be able to work here dur- (youth) Michael Andri- “I told Principal Michelle that’s kind of why he chose ished with an overall record ing slow time. After the sea- uolo 201, 532; Chandler Lewis, I eventually wanted to me. He’s now the (athletic di- of 94-45, including back-to- son is over, I’ll be able to Carney 130, 306. get into college coaching,” he rector) … he’s got a lot of du- back 20-plus-win seasons. come back home.” Wednesday Night explained. “This was too good ties besides baseball. I’ll to be Boss’ teams never had a los- And, of course, there’s no Scratch: Phil Ciquera to turn down. There’s never a able to come in and handle ing record. place like home. 269; David Black 265; Sam Bass 709; Chuck Clouse 691; Stephanie Flory 275, 657; Dorine Fugere 254, 693. Hotshots NoTap Dou- bles: Handicap: Joe Major, Junior All-Star boys fall in tourney semifinals Markham 246, 684; Nick Riverland News the second Dunnellon blew inning when Ashton Honeg- Waters 224, 624; Patricia Honaker 293, 801; Betty Title hopes for Dunnel- the game open as Jones and gar plated the winning run, Joshua Williams scored 4-3, for Central Citrus. Joyce 249, 719. Scratch: lon’s Major and Junior All- Shorty Williams 168, 487; Star Baseball teams were twice in the frame. They Two teams — the 10-11 were joined by Townsend, Boys and Major girls — will Joe Markham 153, 405; doused Monday and Sun- Ellen Bowman 206, 542; day, respectively, as the two Hunter Corne, Brandon represent Dunnellon in the Carroll, Matthew Mills, state sectional tournament June Williams 177; Betty teams fell in the semifinals Joyce 488. in the District 15 tourna- Jarod Hamm and West, who The boys open sectional Summer Owls: Handi- ment. all plated runs in the play Friday in Tampa. The cap: John Ethridge 271, On Monday, the Major frame. In the third inning winner of the four-team All-Star boys lost to Inver- Mills scored Dunnellon’s field will advance to the re- 762; Fred O’Hern 256; ness, 3-1, finishing with a last run. gional state final. Roy Bass 723; Betty record of 2-2 in the tourna- On Sunday, the Junior The Major girls also open Rauch 261, 725; Marian ment. Dunnellon had All-Stars were knocked out play Friday in the sectional Steenstra 261; Pat Tute- avoided elimination Satur- of title contention with a 4- tournament. The winner of wohl 260, 724. Scratch: day, crushing Central Cit- 3 eight-inning loss to Cen- that four-team field also ad- John Ethridge 224, 621; rus 14-2. tral Citrus in a game that vances to the regional state Charlie Ahn 195, 546; Dunnellon took control took eight hours and final. Marian Steenstra 186, early, taking a 3-0 lead in change in venues to be Chronicle Sports Editor 491; Betty Rauch 170, the first inning. But the real completed. John Coscia and Corre- 452. damage came in the second After Sunday afternoon spondent Larry Bugg con- Bowlers of the Week: (youth) Steven Salt- when Dunnellon scored 10 thunderstorms soaked the tributed to this report. runs and then closed it out fields at Bicentennial Park, marsh, 106 pins over his with a run in the third. the game was moved to Dunnellon pitcher Zach average; (adults) Patricia Scoring for Dunnellon in Central Ridge Park in West delivers Saturday Honaker, 141 pins over the first inning were Holder. Both Dunnellon against Central Citrus. her average, and Dave Zachary West, Kobie Jones and Central Citrus re- BRIAN LaPETER Runion, 117 pins over his and Logan Townsend. In mained tied until the eighth For the Riverland news average. 10  Riverland News, Thursday, July 14, 2011

BRIDGE SCORES CHURCH BRIEFS Rainbow Springs Country Club Bridge ‘Forget-Me-Not’ program meets at 7 p.m. the first Result of play from July 5: open to public Wednesday monthly. Winners: 1. Billie Barnes, 5,440; 2. Luise Pel- The First United Plaque awarded to Lutheran church For more information lett, 5,250; 3. Nick Caspero, 4,870; 4. Betty Methodist Church is about this ministry, e-mail Quigley, 4,600; 5. Millie Morales, 4,580). Slams: opening its “Forget-Me- Cindy Greaves at Nick Caspero and Luise Pellett, 6 S made 7 and Not” Program to the com- [email protected]. Barbara Hanington and Tomiko Vasey, 6S made munity. This is a program Rainbow Springs Vil- 7. provided by the church to lage Church is at 20222 S.W. 102nd St. Road, Dun- Results of play from June 28: offer four hours of respite nellon, south of Winn Winners: 1. Billie Barnes, 5,310; 2. Wilma Jester, care for caregivers of early dementia and Dixie and west of U.S. 41). 4,550; 3. John Ghan, 4,280; 4. Betty O’Neal, 4,180; 5. For more information, Millie Morales, 4,090. No slams today. Alzheimer’s patients. The program is also including contact the church at 489- 0249 or at www.caring- 229-0714 RIV seniors who just need to FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE get out of the house for a people.org. few hours and socialize Church hosting Reform- The City of Dunnellon is considering applying to the Florida with other seniors. This Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for a Small Cities program is free and ers Unanimous meetings Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to Six meets from 12:30 to 4:30 Reformers Unanimous Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000.00). These funds Special to the Riverland News p.m. Tuesdays at the is an addictions program must be used for one of the following purposes: Tom Tarkenton, president of Food-4-Kids Inc., developed from more 1. To benefit low and moderate income persons; church Friendship Hall. presents a plaque to the Rev. Terry L. Mckee, Trained volunteers pro- than a decade of experi- 2. To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or pastor of Peace Lutheran Church. The plaque ence, and is the fastest 3. To meet other community development needs of recent vide activities and re- was in appreciation for all the support the freshments. growing faith-based ad- origin having a particular urgency because existing church gives Food-4-Kids Inc. through their dictions program in conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health For more information, backpack packing team, procurement of call Grace Burks at 489- America. Meetings are di- or welfare of the community and where other financial grants and donations of food and money. The rected not toward a spe- resources are not available to meet such needs. 2580 or Joey Weisbaum at Rev. McKee stated how proud he was of his 489-6963. cific addiction, but The categories of activities for which these funds may be used congregation’s dedication to helping hungry toward overcoming any are in the areas of housing, neighborhood revitalization, Rainbow Springs church children in the community. Food-4-Kids, Inc. addiction through the commercial revitalization, or economic development and include is a charitable organization that provides such improvement activities as acquisition of real property, loans to host LIFT ministry Higher Power that is food-filled backpacks each weekend for hun- Jesus Christ. For more in- to private-for-profit business, purchase of machinery and Join the ladies at the gry children during the school year. Children equipment, construction of infrastructure, rehabilitation of Rainbow Springs Village formation, as well as suc- receiving the food attend either Dunnellon El- cess testimonies, visit the houses and commercial buildings, and energy conservation. Church for Ladies in Fel- ementary or Romeo Elementary. If you have Additional information regarding the range of activities that may lowship Together (LIFT) national website at an interest in this program, contact Linda www.reformu.com. Local be undertaken will be provided at the public hearing. For each fellowship. The goal is to Gosson at 352-566-8289. activity that is proposed, at least 70% of the funds must benefit LIFT one another in en- meetings are at 7 p.m. Fri- low and moderate income persons. couragement, LIFT our days at Riverland Baptist In developing an application for submission to DCA, the City of missionaries in prayer Jesus Christ. call the church office for Church, one mile north of Dunnellon must plan to minimize displacement of persons as a and LIFT the name of If childcare is desired, arrangements. LIFT State Road 40 on U.S. 41. result of planned CDBG activities. In addition, the City of Dunnellon is required to develop a plan to assist displaced 230-0714 RIV persons. 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COMMUNITY EVENTS Boating safety ment/Registration Check- able from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. July 12, and Wednesday, Discover Japanese Tampa Taiko Japanese courses scheduled list and bring all docu- 18, the beginning of the July 13, at Rainbow culture at the library drumming ensemble as Crystal River Power ments with you to the year orientation. Lakes Estates Clubhouse, June may be over and cast members perform Squadron announces the school. The school will be AARP Driver Safety north of Dunnellon. so might most of your contemporary drumming scheduling of America’s from Mondays through Class size is limited. dreams of embarking on to ancient martial arts Thursdays through Aug. Classes slated rhythms at 10:30 a.m. at Boating Course (ABC), a An AARP Driver Safety For information or reser- that summer vacation to 11 and closed Fridays the Dunnellon Public Li- basic boating safety and Class for those 50 and vations, call 489-1574. a foreign place. But don’t through Aug. 12. brary, 20352 Robinson familiarization class for older, which with certain bid them “sayonara” just Annie Johnson in need Road. Through this inter- the public. ABC includes DMS report cards, FCAT exceptions qualifies yet. The Marion County active program, children two four-hour sessions scores available graduates for a discount of volunteers Public Library System in- conducted on two consec- Student report cards on their automobile in- The Annie Johnson vites you to join in for the will get a chance to try utive Saturdays after and FCAT scores are surance. Class will be Thrift Store is in need of next stop in its Summer their hand at playing the which students are eligi- ready to be picked up. given over two days, volunteers Monday Library Program journey drums and even learn ble for the Florida Safe Summer hours are from 8 three hours each day. through Saturday. For across the world: Japan. about the ancient Samu- Boating ID Card (re- a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 Cost is $ 14 per person for more information, call On July 9, feel the beat rai flute, the quired for some boaters). p.m. Monday through all materials. However, if Candy Craig at 465-7957. and experience the “Shakuhachi.” The sessions will be Thursday. The school will you are an AARP mem- from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat- be closed today through ber, the cost is $12. Bring urday, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13, July 8 and will reopen your AARP card with you. at the Crystal River July 11. Report Cards that The course, which has Power Squadron Educa- have not been picked up no pass/fail test, will be tion Building, 845 N.E. at this time will be avail- from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Third Ave, Crystal River. Cost is $35 per person. For more information, HOW ABOUT SOME Unlimited Play contact Gary Wright at 352-628-4385 or e-mail EXTRA crpsboat- [email protected] or Bob Purcell at 352-795- CASH! 7312 or e-mail [email protected]. RROUTES ROOUUTTEESS AAVAILABLEAVVAAIILLAABBLLEE $ New Crime Stoppers Able to work early discount cards available morning hours before 6am The new 2011-12 Crime Must be 18 years old Stoppers of Marion $200 Florida driver’s license County Discount Card is SIGN-ON and insurance available and free for the BO Must apply in person at 10 NUS asking. The card, featuring 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd. in Crystal River the local Crime Stoppers (Drive around to the side door on the right of the building) tipsline phone number Between the hours of 1 AM and 2 AM any day except Sunday. Includes Cart (368-STOP), offers year- It really pays long discounts at a dozen to work for the 0008KY7 Ocala businesses. It’s available at Soapy’s Car Tee off anytime Washes in Ocala and at State Road 200 and South- after 3:30 and play west 93rd Court or call 843-1499 or e-mail as much as you like [email protected]. Registration available until dark! through summer Don’t Dunnellon Elementary School will continue to register new students for Miss Out the 2011-12 School Year throughout the summer. Parents may stop by the CALL TODAY! school and pick up a reg- istration application with list of requirements, or, you may go online to www.marion.k12-fl.us, Golf Club click on Parents and go to Barehuggers Inc.Inc. the Parent Information Repairs, Service, Parts “Experience One of Nature’s Finest” L S column and click on Stu- Any Make or Model N 8 0

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IN RE: ESTATE OF HAROLD T. MATHERS I will pay up to Assistant Ocala or an intention, to make Specials Available Deceased. National Guard Armory such preference, limita- $15,000 for Vehicles. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Steve BeeBee July 16th Sat 9-5p July tion or discrimination. “ Any make, any model. NOW The administration of the estate of Harold T. Mathers, deceased, whose date of Tree Service 17th Sun 9-4p Familial status includes Call A.J. (813) 335-3794 death was May 18, 2011, is pending in the the Circuit Court for Marion County, Concealed Weapons children under the age Call Monday Through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 110 NW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475. Recent Foreclosures Welcome The names and addresses of the personal representative and the personal Professional Classes Daily, Bring of 18 living with par- your GUNS to sell ents or legal custodi- representative’s attorney are set forth below. 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ABOVE: Officer Mike Miley salutes as Lori Shettleroe’s remains pass by during her Celebration of Life on Saturday at the American Legion Post 58. RIGHT: The Dunnellon Police Department escort Shettleroe’s family to the Legion Hall for Saturday’s services.

ABOVE: Officer Aaron German stands guard over Lori Shettleroe’s remains while the Rev. Ed Anthony, from the Cross at the River Cowboy Church, delivers the closing prayer at the Celebra- tion of Life services for Shettleroe. LEFT: Friends of Shettleroe set out food after the ceremony is completed. BELOW: Nicole Gilley comforts her son, Michael, 6, during the services. Michael is the oldest of Shettleroe’s three grandchildren. JEFF BRYAN/Riverland News

MOURNING and friend. I will truly miss Lori and her unique sense continued from page 1 of humor that made city life enjoyable.” Joanne Black, who worked Shettleroe began her ca- with Shettleroe for the past reer with the police depart- 10-plus years. “Lori had a ment in July 2000, working very, very dry sense of as a part-time evidence humor. She loved to play clerk. She was promoted to practical jokes. She never full-time status in October planned them, but she 2003. During her time loved to get involved with there, former co-worker them, and no one would Maxine Thomas praised ever suspect her. She al- Shettleroe for her work ways had a straight face.” ethic, but said it was the During her tenure with person she’ll fondly the city and the police de- remember. partment, Shettleroe wore “She was good people,” a variety of hats. Hired in said Thomas, who retired April 1991 as a cashier/re- in March 2008. “We shared ceptionist, she served in a lot of stories. One thing several capacities includ- that is remarkable to me is ing public works secretary we both loved our children. and assistant city clerk It’s one of the main things from January 1995 to June we have in common. She 2000. She also served as the loved her children. We interim city clerk for four were both grandmothers, months in 1999 while Dawn she was a doting grand- Bowne was out on mater- mother like I was. nity leave. “She was very friendly, I “Lori and I worked long loved Lori,” she added. “I hours together and became don’t really know a com- close as we both continued plete word to describe her. to take on additional chal- This is just so heart-break- ing. It’s just mind boggling. lenges and responsibilities Justin Shettleroe comforts his 3-year-old daughter, Addison, after the service ends. in the city,” Bowne said. Lori was good people … I “She was very independ- enjoyed working with her.” ployee,” said Black, her see my vacation scheduled, cluded reading, watching Chowder and other soups. ent, strong, calm and not For Black, the loss of not eyes still red and puffy she’d have her request in soap operas and cooking. “I’m not a Sloppy Joe fan, easily rattled by the crazi- only a co-worker, but a from crying. “We always shortly. She loved the “She was one hell of a but when she cooked it, I ness of city business. She friend, is painful. went on vacations together. mountains, she loved going cook,” said Lt. Sue Webb, ate it. They were the best, was always reliable and an “She was a good friend Every time she’d look at the to the mountains.” noting her specialties in- she made everything from extremely loyal employee and an outstanding em- department calendar and Her favorite hobbies in- cluded Sloppy Joes, Clam scratch.”