Thursday, July 31, 2014 Vol 32 No. 38 75 cents Sheriff: Woman, 33 choked, struck boy, 6 authorities she heard a commo- Bonet faces one charge of domestic abuse of a child tion coming from the room and was able to peer through a gap JEFF BRYAN According to the report, Raiza to the latest incident, Bonet had formed by a pair of French doors. Ana Marie Bonet was charged asked the victim if he wanted to Riverland News The witness told law enforcement with domestic abuse of a child be removed from the house they officials she could see the victim A 33-year-old mother of two was without great bodily harm after were residing at. The victim told being held face down on the bed jailed on charges of alleged child authorities received a 911 call her no at which time Bonet took by Bonet, who had her hand abuse July 14, a Marion County claiming Bonet had been violent the youth to the bedroom and wrapped around the back of the Raiza Ana Sheriff ’s Office arrest report with a 6-year-old male victim. The closed the door. Marie Bonet stated. caller told authorities that prior The report stated the caller told See WOMAN page 3 WHAT’S HAPPENING Tax-free Qualifying dates set for candidates holiday The qualifying period for those interested in seeking a seat on the kicks off Dunnellon City Council will be from noon Aug. 18 to noon Aug. 22. Friday Candidates must pay a $63 qualifying fee. Those interested in Back-to-school seeking election to a seat may pick up a bargains take packet beginning Aug. 4 aim at parents at City Hall. Three seats will be Special to the Riverland News up for grabs, including Florida’s Back-to- Seat No. 2 (Dennis School Sales Tax Holi- Evans); Seat No. 3 day is bigger and better (Lynne McAndrew); this year, and the and Seat No. 4 (Erik Florida Retail Federa- Collop). The qualifying period opens at noon tion is working to edu- Aug. 18 and ends at cate consumers about noon. Aug. 22. The gen- some important eral election will be changes in tax-exempt Tuesday, Nov. 4. All items. three seats carry a four- The Sales Tax Holi- year term. day is this coming weekend, Friday DBA meet-and-greet through Sunday. mixer tonight This year, the sales The Dunnellon Busi- tax exemption for ness Association clothing items has (DBA), in conjunction been increased to $100 with the Ocala/Marion or less per item (up Chamber & Economic from $75 or less per Partnership (CEP), will item in 2013). In addi- host a membership tion, the sales tax ex- drive as well as a meet- emption for personal and-greet from 5 to 8 computers and certain p.m. today at Gruff ’s computer-related ac- Tap and Grill at 12084 cessories will be on the S. Williams St. This first $750 of the sales event is free and atten- price. Retailers say dees will be provided that will expand the with light appetizers list of tax-exempt and refreshments. items, and they expect This will be an oppor- tunity to meet both an average increase of DBA members and its at least 30 percent in executive board along store traffic over the with the CEP team. weekend because of There will be member- the sales tax holiday. ship and benefits FRF President and information shared CEO Rick McAllister from both groups. said that Florida’s For information, strong job numbers are send an email to info a good predictor of @dunnellonbusiness continuing growth in assocation.com. retail sales. Florida Photos by JULIE MACINI/For the Riverland News created 36,900 private- Lori Frazee prepares her ribs for cooking with a wide assortment of seasonings. Frazee, a local Hot Summer Nights sector jobs in June scheduled Aug. 16 pit master, will be featured on the Travel Channel’s latest show, “American Grilled”, at 9 a.m. 2014, and the statewide The Historic Shops Wednesday, Aug. 6. She competes against three other contestants for the chance to win a unemployment rate for of Dunnellon will host $10,000 cash prize at the event, which was filmed in Pensacola. June 2014 is 6.2 per- Hot Summer Nights cent, down 1.2 percent- from 6 to 9 p.m. Satur- age points from the day, Aug. 16, in the Frazee, local pit master, doesn’t take grilling lightly June 2013 rate of 7.4 Historic District. percent. STORY BY JEFF BRYAN RIVERLAND NEWS There will be live “Retailers are report- music by The Dane ing a strong trend of Myers Band and n her early 50s, Lori Frazee sales growth of between Tropic Haze as well as underwent another personal 4 percent and 5 percent a classic car show. In self-reincarnation. statewide, and we ex- addition, there will be I pect spending to remain food vendors and two Now 55, she’s smok- competitions to be- strong through the cru- beer gardens. ing more than ever come a certified pit cial month of August,” Admission is free. despite some early master? McAllister said. For information, call criticism from a se- For starters, and no “Florida’s economy is 489-0999 or visit www. lect few who only we’re not talking ap- humming along at a DunnellonHistoric snickered and petizers, Frazee was nice pace, and we are Village.com. sneered. no stranger to com- very pleased to see con- So what exactly petitive cooking. sumer spending warm- prompted Frazee to Though, she admitted, ing up. Consumer enter — what many most of her experi- Frazee mists some chicken legs as they cook spending is at least 70 consider a man’s ence stemmed from next to her ribs.The 55-year-old began com- percent of the economy, world – of competitive peting in competitive grilling in about five so when retailers are grilling and barbecue See SMOKIN’ page 6 years ago. doing well it usually See HOLIDAY page 12 Prinz pursuing broadcasting career at UF JEFF BRYAN Dunnellon High gradu- most enjoyable for her. ate was leaning toward “And that was my sev- Riverland News potential careers in ei- enth- and eighth-grade Danielle Prinz wasn’t ther the math or sci- years,” Prinz said. sure where her future ence fields. “Both “That was the best for lay when she enrolled offered good job me.” at the University of opportunities,” she Then, the former Florida a year ago, but explained. Queen of the Rainbow BRADLEY EASOM/Special to the Riverland News the picture is much But Prinz wanted was heavily involved in Danielle Prinz, a 2013 graduate of Dunnellon High, is clearer now. more. She wanted a ca- serving as an afternoon anchor for the News in 90 on Initially, the 2013 reer in a field that was See CHOMPING page 2 WUFT-TV on Mondays and Tuesdays. 2 Riverland News, Thursday, July 31, 2014 Re-marking swimming area at City Beach COMMUNITY BRIEFS History sessions Plan meeting will be at on tap at depot 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Dunnellon The Greater Dunnel- Public Library. This lon Historical Society meeting will introduce will open its doors from the draft BMAP 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues- document. days at the Historic Train Depot and AARP Driver Safety Museum. Class scheduled “Boomtown” Sam An AARP Driver Scott, a volunteer, will Safety Program for be on hand to educate, those 50 and older listen and share Dun- which, with certain ex- nellon’s rich history. ceptions, qualifies grad- Scott is carrying on the uates for a discount on tradition of the charm- their automobile insur- ing Gloria Williams who ance, will be given over is taking a break from two days, three hours her weekly visits. each day. Cost is $20 per Scott will provide an person for all materials, overview of boomtown except pen or pencil. years of Dunnellon, However, if you are an the history of trains AARP member, the cost and carpetbaggers, is $15. Bring your AARP unimaginable fish and card with you. game and logging and This course will be at more. 1 p.m. Aug. 21 to 22 at The Historic Train the Rainbow Lakes Es- JEFF BRYAN/Riverland News Depot is at 12061 S. tates Clubhouse, 4000 Cpl. Mark Swarbrick, left, and Cpl. Ed Graham, both members of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office un- Williams St., Dunnellon. SW Deepwater Court. derwater dive team, attach a buoy to a concrete block last Friday as they helped employeeds with the city For information, Payment for the class is of Dunnellon re-mark the swimming area at City Beach. Both Swarbrick and Graham used the opportu- contact Scott at due the first day. nity as a training session and provided their time and service free to the city. 229-1030 or email Boom For information or to [email protected]. register, call 465-6359. Friends of the Library Volunteers sought for CHOMPING “ Prinz took the conver- seek volunteers UW workshops I knew she’d be successful in sation with Wood to The Friends of the United Way of Marion continued from page 1 heart before speaking Dunnellon Public Li- County is looking for vol- any career and was thrilled she was with her academic ad- brary, formed more unteers who are inter- Dunnellon Middle viser at Florida, who than 50 years ago, is in ested in being School’s TV Production “interested in broadcasting. suggested she partici- need of volunteers. The facilitators for personal program, conducting in- pate in a shadow pro- Friends’ mission is to financial workshops.