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WHAT'S HAPPENING Dunnellon Cabaret at Rainbow Battery charges after attack Springs Club man dies 49th Place Productions is calling for auditions for its Thursday Night Up- after crash stairs Cabaret at Rain- on Citrus Grill owners bow Springs Club. SEAN ARNOLD and another customer while he strike Leslin and Cynthia Les- SEAN ARNOLD All comedians, ventrilo- RIVERLAND NEWS was waiting for his food and lin each in the back of the RIVERLAND NEWS quists, singers, dancers, was asked to leave. Ray re- head. jugglers, magicians, An Ocala man was arrested fused to leave and became Witnesses said Ray was non- A Dunnellon man died group skits and other tal- for two counts of battery after physically combative with Les- compliant and verbally threat- from injuries he suf- ents are invited to audi- striking and injuring two vic- lin as he tried to remove Ray ening toward Detective Joshua fered when the sedan he tion Oct. 20, 4 to 7 p.m., tims and making verbal threats from the restaurant, and he Cutlinp, the first officer on the was driving was struck and Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 12 at Citrus Grill in Dunnellon, then attacked Leslin in the scene, and Cutlip reported on the driver’s side as it p.m. for the event, which according to a Dunnellon Po- parking lot multiple times, ac- pulling his gun on Ray. pulled onto U.S. High- will be Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. lice report. cording to the report. A police photograph showed way 41 on Sunday, Oct. 4 in the Rainbow Room. All Jonathan Leslin, owner of A witness who was driving by visible injuries to Jonathan According to a Florida ages are welcome. The Citrus Grill located on East the restaurant when he saw an Leslin. Highway Patrol report, auditions must be fami- Pennsylvania Avenue, said Ray altercation in the parking lot ly-friendly and 7 minutes argued with restaurant staff told the police he saw Ray See BATTERY/Page 7 See CRASH/Page 7 maximum. Send an email to rain- bowspringsclub@gmail. com with: your name, tal- ent, email, phone and what day/time works best Tigers for you to audition. 49th Former Vegas showgirl Pl Productions will re- spond with your assigned audition time and in- blast structions no later than Oct. 11. Rainbow Springs Club helps women attain breast is located at 19330 SW Belleview 83rd Place Road, Dunnel- lon. 1 potato, 2 potato, 3 potato, 4! reconstruction surgery Come and pick up a hot baked potato from the Woman’s Club of Dunnel- My Hope Chest lon on Saturday, Oct. 17, between 11 a.m. and 2 founder moving p.m. at the clubhouse, 11756 Cedar St., Dunnel- to Dunnellon lon. This is a carry-out AUGIE SALZER event. The cost is $8 and RIVERLAND NEWS includes your choice of toppings and dessert. new charitable Proceeds will support organization de- the Club’s community Asigned to help service activities. breast cancer survivors JULIE MANCINI/Riverland News For ticket purchases is coming to Dunnellon DHS quarterback Trent and information, call to help those in need. Townsend hands the ball Dawn at 727-410-0679. Alisa Savoretti is a off to Brodie Luckey on Scarecrows, music breast cancer survivor Oct. 2. See more photos in October and founder of “My from the game on page 14. Hope Chest,” a non- The Dunnellon Cham- profit charity to help un- ber & Business Associa- derinsured women with tion is having a scarecrow DHS looks to the reconstruction of contest among its mem- ber businesses this sea- their breasts after a snap streak son. With no official mastectomy. trick-or-treating event, Savoretti survived businesses have been breast cancer in 2001, at NMHS asked to build scarecrows then working as a show- Photo provided Alisa Savoretti, left, with Brenda, before breast reconstruction surgery. SEAN ARNOLD by Oct. 10, so DCBA can girl in Las Vegas. Brenda is one of the breast cancer survivors Savoretti's My Hope Chest char- RIVERLAND NEWS take photos and build a See HOPE/Page 8 ity helped get breast reconstruction surgery. map of places with scare- For the second week crows to allow residents in a row, Dunnellon to take selfies with them. built an insurmountable Scarecrows could be lead on an opponent in silly and themed after the the first half to force a business or some other running clock the entire part of Dunnellon life. Q&A: Breast Breaking second half. In lieu of the cancelled In the Tigers’ home Two-Rivers Music Festi- opener on Oct. 2, quar- val, the DCBA is arrang- terback Trent Townsend ing a music weekend on tossed a pair of touch- Oct. 23-25. They’ve con- cancer basics down breast down passes while ju- firmed an event at the Train Depot on Williams Info on signs, screenings, nior LJ Fitzpatrick Street from 2 to 8 p.m. on added a pair of special Oct. 24, with music from teams touchdowns, in- 6 to 8 p.m. The DCBA, treatments and risks cancer myths cluding one on a punt River Run Restaurant block recovery and on a BUSTER THOMPSON cer, and are there dif- dazzling punt return, to and Rainbow Springs MICHAEL D. BATES the more common SPECIAL TO THE RIVERLAND ferent types? help propel DHS to a Club will host Keith SPECIAL TO THE RIVERLAND myths. Here they are: Cancer begins when 48-8 win over Belleview. Caton Blues Band along Knowing and learn- • MYTH: If I don’t cells in a person’s Unless people ex- Dunnellon improved with a car sow on Sunday, ing about breast can- have a family history body multiply out of perience breast can- to 2-0, and the Rattlers Oct. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m. cer can be one of the of breast cancer, I control, originating in cer in their own lives, fell to 0-2. The DCBA is seeking best ways to help fend won’t get it. a particular area be- or they’re close to Despite losing a pair more businesses to host against it. • FACT: Most peo- music at their locations. fore spreading to someone who does, of standout receivers Here are some ple diagnosed with The Chamber can be other organs through they might not be from last year – UF Q&As about the sec- breast cancer have reached at dunnellon- vessels or the body’s able to separate myth freshman Jaquavion ond most common no known family his- chambercommerce@ lymph-node system. from fact when it Fraziars and USF fresh- cancer among women tory. Many people gmail.com or at 352-489- Most breast cancer comes to this disease. man AJ Hamilton – the in the United States, think of breast can- 2320. cells start growing in Breast cancer is Tigers have seen out- according to the cer as an inherited a woman’s milk ducts one of the bet- standing play from the American Cancer So- disease. But only or milk-producing lob- ter-known and more- unit this season. Senior ciety, the Centers for about 5–10% of breast ules, usually forming talked-about cancers, Julius Gardner hauled Disease Control and cancers are believed as a tumor that’s seen but there are still in a diving touchdown Prevention and the to be hereditary, on a mammogram many misconcep- catch in the end zone for National Cancer Insti- meaning they’re X-ray or felt as a tions. the second time in as tute: Breastcancer.org caused by abnormal What is breast can- See Q&A/Page 10 has included some of See MYTHS/Page 3 See TIGERS/Page 2

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Photos by The Pickin' Patch, at JULIE 11000 Rolling Hills MANCINI Road, Dunnellon, is & GAVIN open each weekend KEOUGH. in October, Fridays 3 to 7 p.m., Saturdays RIGHT: LJ Fitz- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. patrick scores and Sundays 12 to 7 on a long punt p.m. Pumpkins are return against priced by size from Belleview on $5 to $30. Sunflow- Oct. 2. ers are expected to be in bloom this BELOW: Colby weekend, Oct. 9-11. Smith finishes a Admission is $5 per sack on Bel- person with ages 3 leview quar- and under free. Tick- terback Lucas ets can be purchased Thompson. SEAN ARNOLD/Riverland News online at dunnellon- Children play on one of the two slides built upon hay stacks at The Pickin' Patch pumpkinpatch.com on Oct. 2. The more than 20-acre farm, which also hosts musical entertainment, or at gate. growth of the program,” is open to the public on weekends through Oct. 25. Harris said. Sam Wryals and Isaiah Valcius led the defense with six tackles apiece. Florida Democrats build mail- Dunnellon is on the road Friday, Oct. 9, to face a 0-2 North Marion team that’s off to an un- in ballot lead as registration usually slow start, hav- ing been shut out by Forest 7-0 and then de- feated 24-13 by West boost buoys GOP Port last Friday. The Colts are led by first- JOHN HAUGHEY Monday as efforts to find as many year head coach Greg THE CENTER SQUARE as 5 million unregistered Floridi- Carr, a former NMHS ans end with the close of business. and Florida State stand- As of the morning of Oct. 5, on the The state has mailed postcards to out. penultimate day to register for the 2.2 million addresses where Social Despite the struggles, Nov. 3 election in Florida, the Flor- Security, driver’s license, U.S. the Tigers won’t look ida Division of Elections (FDOE) Postal Service and voter registra- past the Colts as they reported 571,574 residents already tion records suggest an unregis- seek to avenge a lop- had voted, casting their ballots in tered voter lives. sided playoff loss from the mail. More than 5.2 million voters were last November and snap Of those 571,574 ballots mailed to registered Democrats as of Monday, a 30-year losing streak voters and returned by county elec- with 5.02 registered as Republi- at Stan Toole Memorial tions offices across the state by cans, 188,587 registered with third Monday morning, the FDOE said “And our kids work Stadium in Citra. parties and 3.65 million Floridians In other recent foot- nearly 306,000 are from registered – more than a quarter of the state TIGERS their butts off,” Harris Democrats. added, “so it’s a lot of ball action, Vanguard electorate – registered as unaffili- Continued from Page 1 got off to a 1-0 start with Thus far, 4.79 million of Florida’s ated, the FDOE said. fun to see a kid people 14 million registered voters – more don’t think much of and a 20-14 win over an im- While Florida Democrats have proved Forest (1-1) than one-third of the composite requested 771,000 more mail-in bal- many games, while all of a sudden they’re squad, The Wolf Pack electorate – have requested local lots than their Republican counter- Demetrius McCants, ballin’.” moved to 2-0 with their elections officials mail them their parts, a cause for concern among Christaan Fashaw and Townsend finished 5 win over North Marion, ballots, the FDOE said. The dead- some state GOP leaders, Republi- Shai’hem Thomas com- for 8 for 185 yards, and and Lake Weir (0-1) had line for requesting a mail-in ballot cans have added more voters in the bined for 205 receiving his backup, Anthony a bye after their 53-0 sea- is Oct. 23. past four years than Democrats in yards on just four Hyche, connected with son-opening loss to DHS. Of those 4.79 million requests for the Sunshine State. catches. Thomas for a 51-yard The Marion schools mail-in ballots, 2.45 million are Democrats’ current 173,596 lead “I’m very proud of passing play in the sec- will only play one an- from Democrats, 1.68 million are in total registered voters is only them,” DHS Coach ond half. other and will automati- from Republicans, 67,217 are from about half the numerical advantage Price Harris said of his Townsend and Brodie cally qualify for the voters registered with third parties they enjoyed in 2016, according to receivers. “We knew LJ Lucky each rushed for a playoffs. The postseason and 1.16 million are from unaffili- FDOE records. was going to be a baller touchdown for the Ti- matchups will be based ated voters not registered with a While Democrats have added when he came in this gers. on a blind draw. The Ti- party. 298,090 new voters to their ranks year, he played a lot for The Tiger defense gers will rest on a bye Overall, at least 100,000 new Flor- since 2016, including 228,000 since us last year. (Fashaw) limited Belleview to 85 next week before wel- ida voters have registered to vote 2018, the Florida GOP has in- has started a lot of foot- yards on 38 plays. Most coming Vanguard to since the Aug. 18 state primary, creased its rolls by 445,000 voters ball for us. of the yardage came in Richard Kennedy Sta- pushing the number of registered since 2016, including 301,479 since “A lot of these guys the second half after dium on Oct. 23, voters in the Sunshine State to 2018. are getting their time, Dunnellon’s starters The JV Tigers also sit 14.07 million as of Monday’s regis- With more than one-third of the and they’re getting ex- were resting. tration deadline. “All these guys getting at 2-0 and play host to cited about it. That number could edge higher See / reps is huge for the North Marion on Oct. 1. VOTING Page 10

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In 2017, Even after main treat- tain genes passed from • MYTH: Carrying False-negative results much the same way. about 4% of invasive ments are done, people parent to child. your cell phone in your tend to be more com- • FACT: Treatment breast cancers were di- can experience long- The vast majority of bra can cause breast mon in women who plans vary widely de- agnosed in women term side effects. Some people who get breast cancer. have dense breast tis- pending on the charac- under age 40, while of these side effects can cancer have no family • FACT: There is no sue, which is made up teristics of the cancer about 23% were diag- be physical: pain and history, suggesting that evidence of a connec- of more glandular and and patient prefer- nosed in women in tightness, fatigue, skin other factors must be at tion between cell connective tissue than ences. their 50s and 27% in changes, neuropathy work, such as environ- phones and breast can- fatty tissue. Younger Each person’s treat- women age 60 to 69. (tingling and numbness ment and lifestyle. cer but the link is still women are more likely ment plan is tailored to While 4% might sound in the hands and feet), • MYTH: If you main- being studied. to have dense breasts. his or her needs. So small, it isn’t zero: This menopausal symptoms, tain a healthy weight, There have been • MYTH: Breast can- many different factors percentage means that and others, depending exercise regularly, eat some cases of younger cer always causes a can come into play one in every 25 invasive on the treatment regi- healthy, and limit alco- women developing lump you can feel. when choosing treat- breast cancer cases oc- men. hol, you don’t have to breast cancer after ha- • FACT: Breast can- ments, such as: the size, curred in women under Other side effects can worry about breast can- bitually carrying their cer might not cause a stage and grade of the 40. be mental and emo- cer. cell phones in their lump, especially when cancer, as well as the Breast cancer is even tional: anxiety, fear of • FACT: Although bras but the research it first develops. location (ducts versus rarer in men, but it recurrence, and rela- these behaviors can isn’t there to support People are sometimes lobules) or whether the does happen. 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just finished watching my dad, who found most of And there’s stand-up com- the “virtual” Emmys, and them to be silly, yet he loved edy, where the comedian may Ia couple things stood out Blazing Saddles and Sanford employ one or more of the upon us to me. and Son, so figure that types of humor described First of all, Jimmy one out. here. y friends, there partner with the Dun- Kimmel did a great But even though most Russell and I used to love is no denying nellon Chamber and job. Second of all, it’s people love the genre, going to the comedy clubs, and Mthat our be- Business Association. amazing how much we there’re many different we actually saw Carrot Top loved Dunnellon, At a recent City can accomplish when types of comedy. many years ago. We also saw the town of two Council work- we use our imagina- There is raunchy Gallagher once and his smash- rivers, great shop, I presented tions. And third of all, humor, which some peo- ing watermelon act. neighbors and a Powerpoint Schitt’s Creek is a sit- ple just can’t handle. The best stand-up comedy com I need to be Audrey Eddie Murphy, Richard show I ever saw was Artie friendly busi- presentation with Beem nesses, have been suggestions on watching. For there Pryor and the movie Lange. Of course, it helped discovered, and how the City of aren’t many things in “Ted” would all fit into that he went to school with there is no going Dunnellon might life that feel better than a this category. Russell and we had back-stage back. better manage good ole’ belly laugh. Espe- There’s slapstick humor, passes and got to meet every- We have had Dale Blue Run Park. I cially when you can’t stop and performed by artists such as one. What a great night that the gift for so Burns will continue to tears start running down your Laurel and Hardy, The Three was. many years of work with the face. Stooges and Jerry Lewis. And let’s not forget wit and quiet solitude. However, City Council members However, comedy is very The very first comedy I ever sarcasm as delivered by the we are now faced with and community partners personal and subjective. saw at the drive-in movie the- incomparable Robert Downey the fact that social to create ordinances What’s funny to one may not atre in 1966 with my mom was Jr. media has brought our which address the many be funny to another. And some Jerry Lewis in “Three on a There’s something about city to the eyes of the issues that have people don’t seem to find Couch.” I’ve loved his movies Jason Bateman and Jerry world. changed the park from humor in anything, while oth- ever since. O’Connell that I find very en- So here is the ques- being a passive park ers laugh at the drop of a hat. There’s deadpan humor, de- dearing. But I love many of the tion: How do we plan to into a jammed parking My love for comedy began livered by Mitch Hedberg and old sitcom stars -- Ray Ro- react to our newfound lot with traffic conges- with Bill Cosby and Flip Wil- Bob Newhart. mano, John Stamos, Julie Lou- fame? tion and many issues son and then later, George Dark humor, or humor that’s is-Dreyfus, to name a few. But Here is my suggestion. pertaining to the enjoy- Carlin and Rowan and Martin. in bad taste, such as the show my favorites will always be We embrace our visi- ment of the recreational My brothers and I would listen “Family Guy” or maybe some- Jerry Seinfeld and Larry tors utilizing the short- users. to these comedians over and thing by Dave Chappelle. David with the funniest sit- and long-term goals that My friends, change is over again. There’s improvisational coms. are stated in the Dis- upon us and I stand I’ve heard people say they humor, depicted on “Whose The other is “Mom,” which I tinctly Dunnellon Eco- ready to protect our don’t like horror movies or sci- line is it anyway”? credit to the comedic chops of nomic Development city’s history and small- ence fiction, but I’ve never There’s physical comedy by Allison Janney. known anyone who doesn’t the likes of Michael Richards Strategy. town charm. Together, See FUNNY/Page 12 We must simultane- we can lay the founda- like comedies. Well, except for and John Ritter. ously focus on keeping a tion for our city to thrive balanced budget and liv- and to decide what our ing within our means. I future growth will look fully support that we like. continue to seek grants Together, we can make that assist us in address- these decisions and lay ing our infrastructure the foundation for our issues. As a member of manifest destiny here in the Marion County Tour- Dunnellon, keeping ist Development Board, Dunnellon strong, I will continue to advo- Dale Burns is mayor of cate for Dunnellon’s Dunnellon. He is seeking businesses and seek reelection against fellow every grant opportunity City Councilman Bill that is presented and White.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s sling pies limits have embraced instead of lies Dunnellon as their hometown for a long Why don’t we just have time. The “outsiders” a pie-throwing contest. It have spent countless certainly would be much hours as well as their more tasteful than the money keeping the Rain- mud slinging of certain bow River corridor out parties who are throwing of the danger zone of out false information haphazard development. about candidates run- How soon people for- ning for Dunnellon get that, once upon a Council seats. time, a Dunnellon mayor A letter-writer last and his sitting Council week claims that “Jan approved the develop- Cubbage and family ment of the Rainbow could have sold (Rain- River Ranch property bow River Ranch) to the for 349 residential units state park but chose not that included 24 river to”. front lots, and the ap- I first met my husband, proved commer- Bob Cubbage, at Greg’s cial-zoned space could SEEING BEYOND Muffler Shop here in have been reconverted Dunnellon in 2009. The to residential to add 50 Rainbow River Ranch more residential units. was sold to the Berry That’s a grand total of Group a couple of years Technology is manipulating 400 houses approved. before I met my hus- It was those “threaten- band-to-be, Bob. ing outsiders,” the Rain- At that time, Bob’s sis- bow River Conservation ter and her attorney hus- LLC, who united with band, the named democracy in U.S. concerned Dunnellon executors of the Cubbage residents and stopped estate, took control of that development in its elieve it or not, the placed ourselves in the hands The documentary doesn’t the sale of the Rainbow tracks. It was a hard- election is only four of a technology that doesn’t tell us anything we haven’t River Ranch and Bob fought fight. Bweeks away. have the capability of parsing heard or read before. But it left the family ranch. Some people in our I don’t know if that truth from lies. does an excellent job of break- Bob was furious that the town, including Mayor sounds really far away In 2018, Pew Research ing down things into pieces ranch ended up in the Dale Burns, who did not or terrifyingly close. I conducted a survey that someone not well-versed hands of developers. reside here at the time guess it depends on about Facebook and in the world of code and com- As far as some “outsid- of these events, give zero where you’re standing. found that 43% of Ameri- puters can understand. ers” contributing to my thanks to the RRC mem- But one thing is for can adults get their The documentary intro- campaign as well as the bers who won the battle sure, it’s 2020 so we news from the social duced me to a concept I’d campaigns of Bill White to protect not just the can expect the next media website and 55% never heard of before — per- and Louise Kenny, those few weeks to be any- of the adult population suasive technology. We’ve been Rainbow River, but to Cortney outsiders who live be- thing but ordinary and receive its news from so- told for years we should be See LETTERS/Page 9 Stewart yond the Dunnellon City boring. cial media over any concerned about our data and The closer we get to other kind of news out- our privacy, that social media Nov. 3, though, the more toxic let. platforms and everyone in Sil- the air feels. Everything is a That’s problematic because icon Valley was getting rich OPINIONS INVITED political matter. Nothing is ex- of a little thing called an algo- from mining our data and sell- n The opinions expressed in Riverland News editori- actly what it seems. And the rithm. ing it to the highest bidder. als are the opinions of the newspaper. way we consume news and in- I don’t know much about But it’s actually much more n Viewpoints depicted in political cartoons, columns or formation in today’s world technology. I’m the least tech- complicated than that. letters do not necessarily represent the opinion of the ed- only sets us up to be exposed savvy of anyone in my genera- I still don’t have my head itorial board. to the things we already think. tion. But I recently stumbled wrapped all the way around n Groups or individuals are invited to express their We don’t read the opinion of upon a documentary put out what these computer engi- opinions in a letter to the editor. the other side of the argument. by Netflix called “The Social neers and coders were saying. n All letters must be signed and include a phone num- We don’t assume that there is Dilemma.” In this documen- But the gist of the documen- ber and hometown, including letters sent via email at merit to any other side of the tary, former employees of most tary was that the technology it- [email protected]. Phone numbers will not be story. social media platforms and self is designed to, over time, printed or given out. We reserve the right to edit letters We’ve developed a standard even former engineers from incrementally change how we for length, libel, fairness and good taste. behavior pattern of “us versus Google sit down to explain think and how we live. n Letters to the editor must be no longer than 550 them.” It’s a zero-sum game. what an algorithm is and how Every minute we are on a words, and writers will be limited to two letters per For one person to be right, these little pieces of code are screen is another opportunity month. anyone with a differing opin- essentially upending our cul- to change the way we funda- n The Riverland News prioritizes letters based on ion must be emphatically, ture, our society and our de- mentally behave. That may not local or regional issues or personal experience, or ones in 100% wrong. mocracy. seem like a big deal at first. response to articles and opinions appearing in this news- And that’s a problem. It was a really interesting paper. What’s worse is that we have watch. It was also pretty scary. See TECH/Page 12 Riverland News, Thursday, October 8, 2020 v 5 You smell kind of funny, 1892

rom 1892 until Deputy Southerland 1902, the sala- TALES OF A TWO-RIVER TOWN and said, “Hey, you Fries of the en- smell kinda funny. tire City Government Like a girl. Haw, haw, was paid by the United phosphate worker be- could find his depu- volunteered to scrub deputy might come haw.” Phosphate Company fore making an arrest. ties quickly. the clothes of the law- and try to arrest him. After the brief Consortium. The resi- In 1892 when the The problem about men. “Here Honey, let His wait ended ruckus was over, Les- dents didn’t two deputies the aroma arose be- me do that for you. I’ll abruptly. Deputy ter Goodkin had so pay for the were hired, they cause all the other wash ‘em good.” Marinelli walked in many bruises that he services of were paid 60 dol- rooms on the second And that is exactly and put three bullets had trouble walking to Mayor Lindsay, lars a month floor were occupied by how the odor problem into the gentleman the depot where the the City Coun- (paid by the ladies - kitchen maids, began. swinging a bloody deputies put him cil, the City Phosphate Con- bar-maids, lady danc- One evening, the hatchet and then had aboard a train going Police Depart- sortium) and ers, lady singers, and deputies had to look at four volunteers haul south. Then the depu- ment, or City given free room others ladies. They the result of a killing his body to the river. ties stood awhile to Judge Men- Duke and board. Each lived there rent free, in a hootch-house on The two deputies ac- chat about the prob- denhall. 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OUT TO PASTOR OBITUARY Chillin’ Blessing ain’t what of the I thought animals it was Art and Alice Miller. Alice Miller, 75 and city events. She ast week the Gra- pursued real estate in cious Mistress of Alice Miller of Dun- nellon, Florida, died the Hills of Ocala for a Lthe Parsonage brief season. came up Sept. 30, 2020, at the age of 75. She was It wasn’t until with a she finally found brilliant born Oct. 1, 1944, in Pittsburg, her place at the idea. At Riverland News least at Pennsylvania. Alice moved to where she retired the time after a decade of it seemed the Orlando area at a young age, service. Alice en- brilliant. joyed her retire- “Why later graduating Rev. James from Boone High Alice Miller ment spending don’t we,” time with her she Snyder School in 1962. It was not long after she husband, and becoming began, an inspiring grandma to “take Monday off and would be introduced to Art Miller, who would her ever-growing family. just chill?” To know Alice, she Since it’s been a long become her devoted husband of 55 years. was an exquisite per- time since I did any chil- son to be around and lin, I had to ask her, After years of mar- AUGIE SALZER/Riverland News always had an outpour- “What do we chill riage, consideration At top, Fr. Joe Pinchock makes introductory remarks before a blessing of and prayers, they re- ing love for those about?” the animals ceremony at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Dunnellon around her. She had a She looked at me with ceived their first son, on Oct. 4. Vi Barbes, center, and Jody Barbes look on with their pet dogs. Christopher. Afterwhile, devotion to God and one of those looks and Pinchock is from Panama City and is helping out at St. John the Baptist her family that was un- said, “Oh, silly boy. Don’t they relocated to Dun- Catholic Church while their pastor, Fr. Jean Desir, is on vacation. In bot- nellon in 1971. It was paralleled. you know what it means tom photo, Pinchock holds his dog, Marco, while others look on with their then, with a grateful Alice is survived by to just chill for a day?” animals before the blessing of the animals. heart, their family of her husband, Arthur It’s been so long since Miller, and her chil- I did any of that, I’m not three grew into four as they were blessed with dren, Christopher sure if I remember what Miller, Kelly Miller, Pat- the rules are for chillin their daughter, Kelly. GRACE NOTES Years later, God blessed rick Miller and Deborah for a day. I can’t remem- Miller-Stachler. Her leg- ber the last time we did their little family with a second son, Patrick, and acy is also carried on that. I’m sure being sick through her 14 grand- in bed doesn’t qualify. several years following with another daughter, children and 15 “Don’t you worry great-grandchildren. about a thing,” she said Deborah. Good stuff “on Alice was active in A celebration will be with a huge smile on her held in honor of Alice’s face, “I’ll take care of the Dunnellon commu- nity through various op- life on Saturday, Oct. 17, everything.” 2020, at 4 p.m. at the That’s what got me to portunities such as being a dispatcher at Rainbow Lakes Estates worry. When the Gra- clubhouse. cious Mistress of the the Dunnellon Police Department in the In lieu of cards and Parsonage is in charge the ‘Book’” flowers, the family en- of planning, nothing is 1970s, then later work- ing with the local HAM courages everyone to off the table. he other day, a friend in happening, God is often doing the make a donation in I queried her through- real life who is also a greatest work. radio clubs, volunteer- ing at her children’s honor of Alice to the out the week about what TFacebook friend said she Pray and let God worry. (from Alzheimer’s Association she had in mind for hasn’t been “on the ‘Book’” Martin Luther) events at the Dunnellon schools, partnering with at http://act.alz.org/goto/ Monday, and she would lately because of all the Hope is the only thing TeamAlice, as this was smile and say, “Don’t vitriol and nastiness. stronger than fear. the Chamber of Com- merce, and being in- something that had im- you worry about a She said, “It gives me Worry is a conversation pacted her life and her thing.” That’s all she the sads and the rages.” you have with yourself volved in several Dunnellon historical family that cherished would tell me, which led I totally get that. about things you cannot her. me to worry about ev- I used to post a noon change. preservation projects erything. question of the day on the Strength grows in the mo- Chronicle’s Facebook page Whenever anybody, es- Nancy ments when you think you but I had to stop because, can’t go on but you keep pecially my wife, tells Kennedy me not to worry, it’s a no matter how benign the going anyway. Your Hometown red flag to begin worry- question, the comments would Patience is the calm acceptance ing as best I can. If any- quickly devolve into a contentious that things can happen in a differ- body can worry with free for all. ent order other than the one you Funeral Home dignity, it is Yours Truly. However, there is some good have in mind. Still I began worrying stuff going on “on the ’Book” -- When all else fails ... God owned and operated by the Roberts Family, when I was very young. baby animals and funny cat vid- doesn’t. continuing four generations of service to My parents would tell eos. God is able to make the impos- Marion and surrounding communities. me, don’t worry about Plus, as a reporter, it’s a useful sible possible. Trust in the Lord. anything, “We’ll take tool for finding people I need to There’s something comforting care of everything, and talk to. about a billion stars held steady you don’t have to worry And although this might sound by a God who knows what he’s about anything.” hokey, I think God uses it to find doing. Every time that hap- people he needs to talk to. You are afraid of surrender be- pened, nothing really For the past few years I’ve been cause you don’t want to lose con- good came out of it, es- collecting Facebook memes, im- trol. But you never had control; Patty & Kevin Roberts-Owners pecially for me. My par- ages that convey messages that all you had was anxiety. ents always planned people pass to each other through God didn’t remove the Red Sea around what they liked social media. -- he opened it. Just because God without any regard to The ones I’ve been collecting hasn’t removed your problem Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, LLC what I liked. 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352-489-3455 352-489-3455 000YXWI 489-2685 in Everything We Do” www.stjohncc.com www.PeaceLutheranOnline.com hopeelca.com Riverland News, Thursday, October 8, 2020 v 7 Manufacturing, logistics GRACE Williston Airport focus of first employers gear up for Continued from Page 6 weak, he is rich and virtual career fair you are poor, he is RIVERLAND NEWS full and you are part of Florida in WWII series empty. CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will Yesterday is heavy. hold a virtual Manufacturing and Logistics Put it down. TONI COLLINS heavy vehicles. tional training and Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 10 L C H - Trust God, not EVY OUNTY IS When it was learned the demonstration unit, oper- to 11:30 a.m. The career fair is free and TORICAL SOCIETY your worries. Army planned to send ated the Douglas A-20. On held in partnership with the Mid-FL Re- I’ve got 99 prob- heavy bombers to the field March 2, 1944, the 465th The Levy County Histor- gional Manufacturers Association (MRMA). lems and 86 of them in December, one of the BS transferred to Orlando, ical Society will present Interested job candidates may register are completely made runways was extended to and one month later, the first of a three-part se- now at bit.ly/MLCareerFair. More infor- up scenarios in my 7,000 feet. The canton- Montbrook Airfield closed. ries entitled, “Florida in mation is also available at careersource- head that I’m stress- ment consisted of 30 Today, the Montbrook World War II” on Saturday, clm.com or by calling 800-434-JOBS (5627). ing about. buildings which provided Army Airfield serves as Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. Several of the area’s top manufacturing I have placed you facilities for 112 officers the Williston Municipal The history of the Mont- and logistics companies, all with immediate where you need to and 320 enlisted men. On Airport. brook Army Airfield, jobs to fill, plan to take part in the virtual be at this very mo- Feb. 5, 1943, the B-25 The Historical Society known today as the Willis- event including AutoZone Distribution Cen- ment for a reason. equipped 99th Bomb members are pleased to ton Airport, will be pre- ter, Cardinal Glass, Chariot Eagle, Cheney Remember and trust Squadron (BS) arrived welcome our speaker, sented by local historian Brothers, Conimar Group, Custom Window that I (God) and from Orlando. Only two of Fenwick Donald McCor- and author F. Don McCor- Systems, E-One and R+L Global Logistics. working everything the runways at Montbrook mick. Donald served in mick. The presentation Participants will be able to take virtual out. were hard surfaced. The the US Army 2nd Battal- will be held in the hanger tours of operations as well as learn about ... And then God third runway was con- ion, 23 Infantry from 1959- of the Williston Airport, public school and post-secondary train- stepped in. structed with Marston 61, completing 1800 SW 19th Avenue, Wil- ing programs in the three-county region. Nancy Kennedy is Matting. his basic combat train- liston. Interested job candidates are encour- the author of “Move The Army then sent 14 ing at Fort Benning, Geor- On May 19, 1942, 1,080 aged to create or update their resume, Over, Victoria — I B-17s to Montbrook to gia. Donald is well known acres of land southwest of saved as a PDF, in order to upload it when Know the Real Se- lessen the congestion at for his numerous voca- Williston occupied by 26 registering to attend. Doing so will enable cret,” “Girl on a Lakeland. tional and agricultural families was selected as a candidates to apply for jobs they are in- Swing” and “Lipstick Eventually, the follow- teaching positions in area facility to be used as a terested in with the click of a button. Grace.” She can be ing aircraft were stationed schools. A listing of his training field for all types Fee-free resume assistance is available reached at 352-564- at Montbrook: 14 B-17s, 12 leadership roles with na- of military aircraft. Hous- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by 2927 or via email at B-25s of the 99th BS, and tional and state vocational ing was to be provided for phone, email, Live Chat or teleconferenc- nkennedy@ an undetermined number and agricultural associa- 75 officers and 300 en- ing. In-person assistance is available, by ap- chronicleonline.com. of B-26s of the 430th BS. tions cover a page and a listed men. Three runways pointment, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Career The 99th BS transferred to half! His interest in local of 5,000 feet in length Centers in Ocala, Lecanto and Chiefland. Brooksville on Nov. 14, history led him to pen sev- were planned along with For help or to make an appointment, 1943, and five days later eral books, which includes 16 hard stands and 11,000 call 800-434-JOBS (5627) or visit careere- the 465th BS arrived from being a contributor to feet of 50-foot wide taxi- sourceclm.com. Resume aids and re- CRASH Alachua. “Williston — Crossroads of ways. Hard stands were sources are also available at bit.ly/ Continued from Page 1 The 465th, an opera- Florida.” paved areas for parking MLCareerFair. the 77-year-old driver was stopped SAVE Promise Club on the school and community. y3uzc8yx at the intersection of DMS set to begin The chapter will meet every Cross country prepares for U.S. 41 and SW 93rd other Tuesday with Ms.Wise, Lane Road facing Continued from Page 5 Another club starting up at with the next meeting happen- Belleview meet west, when he pulled DMS is the SAVE Promise ing Oct. 13 from 3:50 to 4:45 Currently Coach Rumsey is onto 41 and his vehi- a.m. Club. SAVE (Students Against p.m. working with cross country cle was struck by a The application, parental Violence Everywhere) Prom- All activities are designed to students in preparation for pickup truck travel- consent form and $25 fee for ise Club promotes nonvio- be fun and aimed at promoting their meet at Belleview High ing northbound on dues and t-shirt are to be lence within the school and nonviolence, encouraging pos- School on Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. 41. turned in to Mrs. Beville, prior community. It provides educa- itive peer influences and em- Their practice days are Tues- The accident oc- to the next meeting. Transpor- tion about the effects and con- powering them with day and Thursday from 3:50 to cured a little over tation is provided by a parent sequences of violence. SAVE knowledge and skills to pro- 4:30 p.m. half a mile north of or guardian; please be helps provide safe activities vide service to their commu- BHS is located at 10400 SE Winn-Dixie near prompt. for students, parents in the nity and school. 36th Ave. Dunnellon. community. We look forward to getting Club t-shirts will also be Netter tryouts this month A 76-year-old Dun- out into the community to Our school has embraced available later for $10, but not nellon woman who make a difference and learn the SAVE concept and is eager required. Any student inter- Tryouts for boys and girls was a passenger in as much as possible about to gain more members so that ested may join in person, or volleyball will begin Oct. 20. the sedan suffered healthcare. we can grow as an organiza- virtually at https://tinyurl.com/ Stay tuned for more informa- serious injuries. tion and have a larger impact tion. A 30-year-old Ocala man and a 6-year-old Ocala boy, should leave a little be- I was thinking about it, got into the van, and often.” And she looked the driver and pas- PASTOR fore lunch, I need to she suddenly said, she was smiling. at me and smiled, and I senger in the truck, stop to pick up some- “Look, there’s a thrift I made the mistake of returned her smile Continued from respectively, were Page 6 thing.” store I haven’t been to asking her, “Why are thinking, I don’t think uninjured. I really wasn’t listen- in a month. Let’s stop you smiling?” so. FHP is no longer I’m not to worry and ing to what she said be- and see what they got.” “Oh,” she said, As she talked, I immediately releas- she’ll take care of cause I was trying to Coming out of the chuckling, “this is the couldn’t help but think ing the names of things, I then begin to figure out what this thrift store with a shop- best chillin day I’ve of one of my favorite crash victims, citing worry like I haven’t chillin’ would be like ping cart full of stuff, “I had in I can’t remem- Old Testament pas- Marcy’s Law. worried for a long time. today. sure am grateful that ber how long. Aren’t sages. “Can two walk I feared for the dawn of “And then,” she con- we stopped here today. you glad we took this together, except they be the coming Monday. tinued, “I need to go Look at all the wonder- day off to chill?” agreed?” (Amos 3:3). As we went to bed over to Lowe’s and pick ful stuff I got and look It was about supper- I still haven’t figured Sunday night, my wife up some material for at how much money I time, so I suggested we out what a chillin day BATTERY said, “Are you as ex- the room we’re remod- saved.” stop at a local restau- is, but I have learned, Continued from Page 1 cited about our chillin eling. Driving out of the rant for supper. While if I want what she day tomorrow as I am?” Of course, that room parking lot and onto we were enjoying our wants, that makes it all Corporal Megan Not knowing exactly we are remodeling is the main highway, we supper together, she the more wonderful. Feliciani in her re- what she had planned, my home office. How went for just a few min- entertained me with all Dr. James L. Snyder is port said she advised I wasn’t as excited as could I say no to that? utes, and then my wife of the wonderful stuff pastor of the Family of Ray had an active she was. Finally, we did get to said, “Oh, look over she got and all the God Fellowship, Ocala, warrant for Trespass We had a light break- the new restaurant and there. They have some money she saved by FL 34472. He lives with To Occupied Struc- fast and chattered a lit- had a wonderful lunch. material I need to get shopping at these thrift the Gracious Mistress of ture or Conveyance tle while watching the After lunch, we headed to finish the project I’m stores. the Parsonage in Silver at the restaurant. news on TV. over to Lowe’s and working on. Let’s stop We got home and sat Springs Shores. Call Ray was arrested “There’s a new picked up the material there for a minute.” down in the living room him at 352-216-3025 or and detained at the restaurant in our area. she had ordered. We brought out an- after we had unloaded e-mail jamessnyder2@ Marion County Jail Let’s go there for I still was trying to other shopping cart full her van, and she said, att.net. The church web- on a $2,000 bond. lunch.” figure out what we of “stuff ” she needed “This has been a won- site is That was OK with were going to be doing for her project. I derful time together. www.whatafellowship. me. Then she said, “We to chill out today. While glanced at her as we We should do this more com.

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two shows a night, six “I realized how my marketing and exploit- HOPE days a week, just to pay own self-esteem, confi- ing the disease. Corpo- the bills. dence and self-worth as rate America partners Continued from Page 1 She went to local and a woman returned with cancer charities as national charities look- when I could look in a marketing campaign She grew up in Florida ing for help for breast the mirror and see my for October. and has danced since reconstruction surgery whole ‘physical’ being “This is the other side she was 4 years old. She as an uninsured once again,” Savoretti that people don’t think was trained to be a clas- woman. said. “It was my heal- about. My Hope Chest is sical dancer. When she “I went to Moffitt ing, a restoration in on the backside of the was older, she went to (Cancer Center), Ameri- body, mind and spirit.” disease. We pick up Europe and danced for can Cancer Society and After she survived where other breast can- a few years before mov- others looking for fund- breast cancer and fi- cer charities leave off.” ing to Las Vegas in 1984. ing for uninsured nally completed the In 2009, Savoretti “I left Europe and women,” she said, for restoration of her moved to St. Peters- went to Vegas to audi- me to restore my breast breast, she was moti- burg, Florida, to care tion and, in two months, as a young single vated to start My Hope for her mother until her I got a job,” she said. “I woman. I had a mastec- Chest in 2003. passing on July 31, 2020. have done three tours tomy to save my life, but “I know that I am not Now, Savoretti is in the of Vegas in the 80s, 90s lacked the money to get the only woman in this process of moving to and 2000s. I retired restored in body, mind situation,” Savoretti Dunnellon and bringing three or four times with and spirit. Losing a said. “I believe the her charity with her. a five-year hiatus trying breast changes your life charity is my calling to She has been visiting Photo provided to work on a business, – getting it back is life help breast cancer sur- the area at least once a Alisa Savoretti accepts an award from WEDU for her My and the last time was changing.” vivors find closure.” year and renting a Hope Chest charity. The organization helps uninsured because of the cancer.” In time, she was of- Everyone talks about place on the Withla- and underinsured women get breast reconstruction She didn’t have insur- fered a job at the Riv- how 1 in 8 women will coochee River. surgery after recovering from breast cancer surgery. ance at the time she iera casino and finally develop breast cancer She’s already helped was diagnosed with had health insurance in her lifetime and it over 50 women rebuild months to a year for the “Breast reconstruc- breast cancer. that would cover the re- happens every October. their bodies and self-es- women to get help, but tion should be part of “It was just five construction, but had to We need to focus on the teem. Her charity is be- we are trying to get the treatment. The final months after chemo wait three years to ac- 226,000 survivors and lieved to be the only more doctors on board step,” Savoretti said. that I returned to danc- quire her own recon- what percentage of one of its kind in the across the country.” “Every woman deserves ing, just minus one struction. those are unable to get country and has a wait- She believes that to be restored in mind, breast,” she remem- Reconstruction sur- reconstruction if they ing list of more than 100 until there is a cure for body and spirit.” bered. “I stuffed my bra gery is a series of three want it, according to Sa- cancer survivors hoping the disease, My Hope For more information with tissues and billed surgeries that takes up voretti. to transform their lives. Chest’s services will al- on My Hope Chest, visit myself as the ‘Lopsided to a year to complete. “I don’t believe in “My nonprofit de- ways be needed. Her www.myhopechest.org. Showgirl’ and just went The procedure can cost breast cancer aware- pends on surgeons who long term vision for this Augie Salzer is a corre- on with my life. The anywhere from $13,500 ness because it’s a mar- volunteer their talent charity is to eliminate spondent for the River- bills didn’t go away be- to $50,000, depending keting word,” Savoretti and time,” Savoretti ex- its waitlist and quickly land News. You can cause I got cancer.” on the insurance, the says with determina- plains. “It can take help survivors in every reach her at augie@ She had to perform deductibles and copay. tion. “Wearing pink is anywhere from several city in America. thingsintown.com.

Connector from Lake- posal and allocated $45 Coast and the League lion, concluding “fur- term-limited and will TASK land to Naples; million for the studies. of Women Voters. ther analysis of the be succeeded by Sen. • The Suncoast Con- SB 7068 authorized Critics contend the costs, benefits and Wilton Simpson, Continued from Page 3 nector, a 40-mile span $90 million for corridors will traverse practicality of the Sun- R-Spring Hill, on Nov. linking the Florida M-CORES in this year’s fragile wetlands, pro- coast Connector, espe- 17. the statutory purpose.” Turnpike and I-75 with budget, $135 million in mote sprawl, imperil cially now that our Galvano said While the common the Suncoast Parkway; fiscal year 2022 and endangered species, state is facing unprece- Wednesday moving for- passage acknowledges • The Northern Turn- $140 million annually such as the Florida dented revenue short- ward with M-CORES a “preference for im- pike Connector, which through fiscal year panther, and open sen- falls due to COVID-19,” will boost the state’s provement or expan- would extend the Sun- 2030, totaling $1.1 bil- sitive areas to develop- is warranted. pandemic recovery by sion of existing major coast Parkway 150 lion. ment. Supporters, includ- delivering “wide-rang- highway corridors or miles north to Georgia. That money is not 1000 Friends of Flor- ing the Florida Cham- ing infrastructure im- existing major linear Construction begins earmarked, however. ida and Sierra Club ber of Commerce, provements” in water, utility corridors,” it in 2022 and ends in Funding must be ap- jointly have released Associated Industries sewer and broadband also calls for FDOT “to 2030. M-CORES will be proved annually. “M-CORES: A Detour of Florida, the Florida to rural areas. consider a ‘no build’ al- funded through license M-CORES is widely Around Accountabil- Ports Council and the “For example,” Gal- ternative in future plate tag revenues – opposed, including by ity,” which pegs the Florida Trucking Asso- vano said, “school project development $1.1 billion over a de- the 80-member No projects’ cost at $26.4 ciation, said the roads choice is not a realistic activities until a final cade to finance a bond; Roads to Ruin coali- billion. would prepare rural proposition for K-12 recommendation about estimates top $10 bil- tion, which is spear- Florida TaxWatch areas for growth and students in counties each specific project is lion. headed by Sierra Club, also has questioned po- aid in disaster evacua- underserved by fixed made.” Lawmakers in 2019 the Conservancy of tential costs, estimat- tions. broadband, or for M-CORES outlines approved Senate Bill Southwest Florida, ing the Suncoast M-CORES is a prior- higher education stu- construction of: 7068, which called for Florida Policy Insti- Parkway project alone ity for Senate Presi- dents choosing to study • A 150-mile South- the creation of the task tute, Conservation would cost between $4 dent Bill Galvano, remotely this semes- west-Central Florida forces to study the pro- Foundation of the Gulf billion and $10.5 bil- R-Bradenton, who is ter.”

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My name is Larry Winkler and my wife of 55 years is Pat Winkler. We married as teenagers. In the 1960’s most young men after high school graduation had one thing to look forward to. It came by mail in an US official envelope with the return address, US Army Draft Board. I wanted to move forward with our life and fulfill my military duty, so I joined the Army on March 21, 1966. After boot camp, I was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Berlin, Germany. After about eight months, a memo was posted on the bulletin board asking for volunteers to be reassigned to the 3rd Amour Division. I volunteered and was assigned to Friedberg, Germany. While serving in the 3rd Amour Division, I learned many things. I learned to keep my mouth shut, learned the meaning of discipline and how important team work was. After serving 13 months in the service, I graduated from the Non Commission Officers Academy and was promoted to Sergeant. After serving two years overseas, I was sent to Fort Carson, Colorado. While there, I was able to further my education at Southern Colorado State.

After being discharged from the military, I returned home to Hialeah, Florida and was hired by the Postal Service. As the years went by, upward mobility for promotions were available. I applied for all opportunities. In 1978, I was appointed Postmaster of Dunnellon. My position as Postmaster required interfacing with the public and employees. The position also required the ability to conduct and review financial reports and work within a prescribed budget. My postal career included the following positions, letter carrier, postal systems examiner, supervisor of postal operations in Okeechobee, Florida, Superintendent of Mails in Delray Beach, Florida, and acting Postmaster of Leesburg Florida. I was the designated Postmaster Trainer for new incoming Postmasters. This included transferring all accountabilities from outgoing Postmasters to the incoming Postmasters. The procedure required a full audit of all finances and properties.

After retiring in 1993, I ran for Mayor of Dunnellon and won. I served three consecutive terms as Mayor. My motto was always TEAM WORK would lead to accomplishments. Home Beautiful During my three terms as Mayor, the City always maintained a balanced budget including a large contingency FLOORS & MORE fund for emergencies. The seated Council would settle for no less. Again, TEAM WORK made it happen. Carpet • Vinyl • Wood • Tile • Laminates In 1999, as Mayor, I was named as a recipient for an American Hometown Leadership Award. The honor came with a Grant from Walmart, the co-sponsors of the award. The National Center of Small Communities was Your Complete Flooring Center who selected the winning recipient. NCSC is the only National Non-profit Organization devoted to serving the 000Z5UH leaders of America’s smaller communities. Without a team effort from all Councilmembers and City 20177 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon (352) 489-4444 Employees this honor would not have come to pass. TEAM WORK again!

One of my biggest priorities when I was elected for my first term was to remove the sewer plant perc ponds away from the banks of the Rainbow River. We purchased the land needed and created a spray irrigation field. This project needed TEAM WORK and we got it from the County, State, and Dunnellon. The late Austin Porter was on top of the project at all times. With this completed, we are now able to pipe the waste water to the spray irrigation field. Barehuggers Inc. Myself, Dawn Bowne, and the City Attorney negotiated the first Police Department Union Contract. The contract was approved by a unanimous vote by the City Council. Again, TEAM WORK prevailed. Serving Dunnellon for over 40 years

Fast forward to 2016, I learned that our small City had put itself in a bad financial situation. The City had a 22 million dollar debt service. I decided again to run for office as a City Councilperson. I ran for Seat #2 and was TEST DRIVE A ZERO TURN MOWER unopposed. For two years, the City Council was focused on reducing this horrible debt service. The Council and City Staff spent many, many long hours and accomplished our goal by reducing this debt. TEAM WORK.

My vision is to be able to look over the Rainbow River from one side to the other and see nothing white sand, clear water, fish and wildlife like it was 41 years ago. This will only happen if the City, County, Rainbow River Conservation Group and the State of Florida get on the same page. My vision is to see the State of Florida revisit and appeal the Law that allows the homeowners along the River to rent out homes on the weekends. Until this happens we will never be able to control a capacity count on the River. My vision is NOT to look across the River and see a RV Park or Hotel.

I am again running for Council Seat #2. Together we can work to save our rivers, welcome PLANNED growth, and keep Dunnellon the best place in the world to live! TEAM WORK! Endorsements for Larry Winkler, Dunnellon City Council seat #2: Repairs, Lela Evers 92, lifelong resident, Shirley Owens, lifelong resident and daughter of Ex-Mayor LO Robinson, John Taylor three term Mayor, Billy Waugh long time business man with four generations living in Dunnellon, Service Dan Rutkowski Ex-Mayor and three term Councilman, Walter Green Ex-Mayor and Councilman, Charles Dillon Ex-Mayor and four term Councilman, Charles Smith, Ex-Mayor and Councilman, Ted Lang Planning Parts Commission, Rose Thomas Planning Commission, Lynn McAndrew Ex Councilwomen, Ron McAndrew Ex- Councilman, Rick Hancock, Ex-Councilmember two terms. Shirley Dixon was the first women to serve on City Council. Any Make or Model Please vote for Larry Winkler for City Council Seat #2. Call for pickup and delivery service. Thank you, Larry Winkler (352) 489-5221 Political advertisement paid for and approved by Larry Winkler for Dunnellon City Council, Seat 2 000Z5NE

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money developers with- Unfortunately, some seems to me that Ms. darkest demons. It cate- ist lumps all white peo- LETTERS out outside support. It folks, maybe even quit a Byram has bought into gorizes people based on ple into one was the ability to piggy- few, never outgrow their the critical race theory race and assumes that homogeneous group Continued from Page 4 back on the resources of misguided adolescence teachings that have people have (or don’t without differentiation. other springs protection fears. been promoted since have) abilities based on This claim itself is a also preserve our small organizations that en- Racism is not a natu- the 1960s . their race. It leaves no manifestation of ex- town as a unique his- abled locals to ramp up ral inclination. It’s Critical race theory is room for meaningful treme racism. It refuses toric village with an eco- the effort. something we learn a theoretical frame- discourse. to acknowledge that tourism flavor. Our If we let local politi- through upbringing work, rooted in Marx- The Democratic can- people of whatever ra- hometown Dunnellon cians take credit for which can last through ism, that places didate for the Florida cial identity may be could have become a their hard work, we run generations. Royalty individuals as op- House seems to have quite diverse from one town with traffic-con- the risk of them not tak- and nobility held sway pressed or oppressor bought into a belief sys- another in many ways. gested streets and a long ing our call when we in much of the world for based on their skin tem that judges people Christianity is the ref- string of stoplights con- need them again. centuries. When Amer- color. Marxists believe not by the content of utation of racism. All joined to a monster sub- Environmental protec- ica was born, the idea of that to understand our their character, but by men are created in the division. Who are you tion in Florida is not a common people ruling beliefs, including our the color of their skin. image of God. It is God going to thank for eras- battle that environmen- themselves was scoffed religion and politics, we We certainly have come who put genetic diver- ing that plan? talists engage in expect- at by the establishments must believe that it’s in a long way from Dr. sity in his creation. It is I did some fact check- ing to win. It is often a of the times. Yankee doo- the business owners’ in- King to this divisive his sovereignty that de- ing before I joined up rear-guard action to try dles were deemed the terest to create and re- critical race theory. termines an individu- with this “new threat of to minimize the destruc- epitome of foolishness. produce social norms Of course, my al’s skin color which outsiders” who offered tion of uncontrolled de- As things played out, and ideas that keep thoughts above could may range from albino to support my campaign. velopment. This win was the validity of “We hold them in power. Critical not be valid because I to very black with every A former mayor of Dun- man-bites-dog news. I these truths to be race theory took this am an old white guy shade in between. Even nellon is a voice within was a fly on the wall for self-evident, that all Marxist concept and ap- who could not possibly being white, black, or the PAC. Former Con- the flurry of texts when men are created plied it to race, gender understand injustice. brown presents a wide gressional Representa- the news hit. It was a equal…,” being a funda- and other identities. Again, I applaud Ms. diversity of skin varia- tive Karen Thurman, rare moment to stop and mental of our national Critical race theorists Byram for posting her tion. who has owned a resi- contemplate the fact identity, has proved to see these identities as a opinions. It appears to God sovereignly dence on the Rainbow “that really just hap- be a powerful reality social construct that me Ms. Byram agrees chooses our skin color for a long time, ad- pened.” against the idea that support systems of op- with the credo of criti- and who will be our vanced in politics from For the young man bloodlines have any- pression. Sadly, these cal race theory. If she birth parents. Should Dunnellon mayor to the that orchestrated the ef- thing to do with ability, theories have perme- doesn’t, then I apologize something over which Florida House of Repre- fort, it was a career-de- character, or morals. ated higher education to her and perhaps she we have absolutely no sentatives (10 years) and fining moment. I have Our country was not and our mainstream can expand on why she control be a matter of then to the U.S. Halls of empathy for him to see a created perfect, but media. For too many, thinks all white people prideful arrogance? Ob- Congress when she was politician step in after with a goal toward per- critical race theory is are racist like her. viously, it should not. elected to represent our the fact and take credit fection. Changing the the only and correct Does Ms. Byram de- Racism is rooted in ig- 5th District, joined up for his work. He is pas- way people in the world way to understand the nounce critical race the- norance and intellec- with the Save Our sionate about his work, think was no small task, world. If you do not ory? The very definition tual dishonesty. Neighborhood PAC in but it is helpful to re- but the idea of a demo- agree with critical race of prejudice is to have a Skin color is a matter the name of protecting member that there are cratic republic has theory, you’re a racist preconceived opinion of how much melanin the Rainbow River many other springs in proven itself so far. by that very fact. using such identifiers as one has. Unless one is aquatic preserve from need of protection. It Our founding fathers Western civilization’s skin color. I would ad- an albino, even “whites” pollution and other hu- might be in our best in- were politically bril- historic lack of gender vise Ms. Byram to take are not really white but man-inflicted damage. terest to show some ap- liant, but even they and racial diversity the advice given to John rather a lighter shade of Another voice of the preciation. couldn’t do everything make it unworthy of Alden and “speak for dark. Neighborhood PAC who I understand why most all at once. So they gave study and acceptability. yourself ” and not all Some have claimed resides fulltime on the folks get turned off by posterity a platform to In other words, one’s white people. that the ideas of Ameri- Rainbow River with his politics. A common anal- build a better world on. skin color and gender Steve Swett can exceptionalism or wife, Susan, is retired ogy is to compare the The United States of make their ideas worthy Dunnellon adherence to the stan- Florida Senator (Repub- making of public policy America is in fact united (or not) of discussing. If The roots of freedom dard rules of the En- lican) Dennis Jones. to making sausage. As by individuals uphold- you disagree with the glish grammar rather Jones served with ut- someone that earned a ing ideas that bring peo- philosophical frame- A guest columnist in than the use of Ebonics most distinction in the living running a meat ple together. If that’s an work of critical race the Riverland News constitute racism. Such Florida legislature for market, I can definitively affront to some bigot, I theory, then you’re, in (Oct. 1) recently stated, claims are grounded in 32 years. Retired Sena- say that analogy is offen- don’t care how they feel. fact, against fighting “If you are white, you cultural relativism, the tor Jones’s merits in- sive to meat cutters. Sau- It’s true that some racism or deny that it are a racist.That’s just a notion that all cultures clude his long-time sage is pork hamburger people would accept di- even exists. fact of life.” If that per- stand on an equal foot- guidance of the “Envi- mixed with seasoning viding everyone into the Critical race theory son chooses to indict ing. Ultimately, cultural ronmental Preservation and stuffed in a casing. ancient tribal image doesn’t seek equality or herself, that is her busi- relativism is rooted in re- and Conservation Com- It’s not that bad. where parentage or justice, instead, it cate- ness, but she goes be- ligious relativism, the no- mittee” in the legislative Watching politicians physical heritage pre- gorizes people. Accord- yond bounds to indict tion that there is no true halls of Tallahassee. do what politicians do cludes individual ef- ing to Ms. Byram, an entire race. religion. Then, all reli- Jones worked hard to can be downright hard forts, and responsibility. because I’m white, I’m a Apparently, the col- gion is merely a matter of see that the Florida For- to watch. Just because The failures among us racist and I deny it be- umnist embraces Criti- personal preference ever Trust was signifi- you don’t really want to would certainly like to cause I’m part of a soci- cal Race Theory (CRT). without any relationship cantly funded year after know what is in your shift their disappoint- ety that racism is CRT argues that “rac- to ultimate truth. year in order to pur- sausage or how policy ment to someone else, inherent to in social ism is engrained in the American exception- chase coastlands, inte- gets created does not anyone else. Racist structures. The only way fabric and system of the alism is rooted in free- rior wetlands and mean that folks should charges against some to change that dynamic American society.” CRT dom. Freedom does not aquatic-land features not know. Or care. other race seem to fit is to change society com- maintains that “power come from what govern- such as river frontage Watching a politician the bill nowadays. pletely. This would en- structures are based on ment can do for you, but acres for conservation assume credit for our Indeed, Barbara tail changing our culture white privilege and what government is pre- and low environmental river protection is like Byran is a willing recip- and society built on white supremacy, which vented from doing to impact public use. watching the neighbor ient of other people’s Western civilization. perpetuates the margin- you. American excep- Many members of the grill out. They don’t know flaws. She accepts the If Ms. Byram doesn’t alization of people of tionalism is rooted in PAC are indeed Dunnel- what they are cooking up, unwarranted guilt that believe that critical color.” The claim of Christianity, which lon voters living within because the real work others heap upon her, race theory is valid and CRT is that white skin played a key role in the the city limits. I am keep- was done by the guy stuff- and not only that, but doesn’t subscribe to it, I grants status and other formation of our nation, ing first-rate company ing the sausage. she writes that all white apologize, I don’t know benefits that make ac- including the nonnego- with solid citizens who The important mes- people should be her heart. I only know cess to the American tiable claim that rights are honestly engaged in a sage is that we should obliged to do the same. what her article re- dream more attainable are God-given and in- community effort to continue to support the Allowing other people vealed, and it sounds for whites than others. alienable. guide Dunnellon into the folks getting it done and to redefine what you say exactly like the founda- CRT lays a guilt trip on Rules of grammar are future with sensible, do- making sausage. Focus according to their big- tional beliefs of critical white people for being simply a means to facili- able plans utilizing the less on the grill master. otry is a distorted way race theory. an oppressive race and tate communication. awesome business sense If we don’t, we risk a fu- of thinking that de- Personally, I think for holding down people Communication where and grant-seeking talents ture where we have a serves no credit at all. that for a candidate that of color. It assigns auto- every man does that of our community mem- grill filled with stuff that Say what you mean is running for elective matic guilt. It is a key ra- which is right in his own bers. aint so good, or worse – and never allow anyone office, this information tionale for reparations. eyes is not freedom, as This River Rats Gang nothing at all. to reconstruct your is very valuable to What is racism? Rac- the book of Judges em- of mine has the know- Dwight Porter meaning; those who try know. I applaud Ms. ism at its core involves phasizes. It is chaos. how to get er’ done. Dunnellon are not your friends. Byram for explaining the idea that one’s ra- Lawlessness is the de- cial group is superior to Jan Cubbage In response to “I am a Kenneth Donnelly her position and run- struction of freedom. Candidate for City Dunnellon ning for public office. I other racial identities Rules are rooted in racist” letter by and therefore possesses Council Local House commend her for being law which leads to true Barbara Byram up front about her con- the right to dominate, freedom. God’s grace to Credit where it’s due control, demean, or re- The most perverse candidate’s theory victions on the issue. the undeserving under- With an election loom- ject others regarded as emotion a person may on racism Freedom of thought re- girds all true freedom. ing, it is time for Dun- inferior races. experience is unearned I appreciate that Bar- quires not only, or even Steven M. Schlei nellon residents to have The claim that to be guilt. Judging from her bara Byram, the Demo- specially, the absence of Dunnellon a conversation about white is inherently rac- article “I am a racist,” cratic candidate for legal constraints, but who is protecting our Barbara Byram is suffer- Florida House of Rep- the presence of alterna- natural resources. When ing a great degree of un- resentatives Seat 22, re- tive thoughts. reading our newspaper, warranted guilt. sponded (Oct. 1) to my Ms. Byram’s well in- there seems to be a Racism throughout August Riverland News tentioned attempts to slight disconnect from the world seems to be a letter where I did in- fight racism, a terrible BALY’S reality in who is working natural inclination. It deed correctly assert form of oppression, are Auto Sales, to protect our Rainbow LLC may stem from a fear of that Ms. Byram is a being viewed through a River. “We work with our customers” the unknown. Children self-identified racist. It lens of prejudging (prej- While it may be clever 000Z4HA BUY HERE, PAY HERE may have a fear of the udice) that calls on our politics to take the 5420 S. US Hwy 41 • Dunnellon bogie man in the closet 1 Mon. - Fri. 11am-6pm credit for the work of 2 which they inevitably 1 ⁄ Mi. N of 40 on Hwy 41 others, it runs the risk of outgrow. Later in life, jeopardizing river pro- 352-489-6141 they may even come to balyautosales.com tection in the future. laugh at their immature The driving force be- naivety. hind the recent effort to hold off large-scale de- velopment on the Rain- Dunnellon Neighbors Since 2004 bow River is an articulate young man that serves as director Jerry & Kathy Iredale of an umbrella springs Realtors protection group. When faced with de- Cell: (352) 895-7117 velopment of one of the last semi-pristine sec- [email protected] tions of the Rainbow BIG SUN River, there was an out- 000YYNE

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paign to Florida voters, however, still refer to the Turnpike Task Force seeks public VOTING state’s mail-in voting program Continued from Page 2 as absentee voting. The state GOP repeatedly has had to ex- input before final report electorate requesting mail-in plain that is not the case. ballots and Democrats doing so Requests for mail-in ballots in a nearly 2-to-1 ratio over Re- relatively were even between R N IVERLAND EWS who wish to provide com- needs, guiding principles, publicans, however, what tradi- the two parties before the 2016 ments may do so in the fol- and instructions. tionally had been a GOP asset election. More than 1.31 Demo- The Florida Department lowing ways: For more on the Northern in winning tight elections in crats, 1.31 million Republicans of Transportation is solicit- • Visit FloridaMCORES. Turnpike Connector, visit the highly contentious swing and 640,000 unaffiliated voters ing public input through Oct. com and fill out the online https://floridamcores.com/ state could shift in Democrats’ requested mail-in ballots. 14 on the Multi-use Corri- form provided northern-turnpike-connec- favor. More than 1.18 million Flor- dors of Regional Economic • Download the online tor-task-force/ and scroll Since 2002, Florida has been ida Republicans mailed in Significance (M-CORES) form and mail comments to down to “Upcoming Events” one of 27 no-excuse states those ballots compared with draft Task Force reports, 605 Suwannee St., MS 54, for information on register- where voters can request a 1.03 million Democrats. The which are posted online at Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450 ing to participate and speak mail-in ballot without explain- more than 58,000 advantage in https://tinyurl.com/y4qlhlon. The Florida Legislature at the Northern Turnpike ing why they want to do so or mail-in votes, and the nearly The Task Force is looking charged each Task Force Corridor meetings and open being absent from the state. 64,000 Democrats who didn’t at three projects, including with providing recommenda- houses. The upcoming meet- State lawmakers, led by Re- return ballots, were keys in the Northern Turnpike Con- tions and evaluations in a ing is Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 5 publicans, unanimously agreed Trump winning Florida’s 29 nector, which could poten- final report by Nov. 15, 2020. p.m., and the open house is in 2016 to eliminate “absentee electoral votes by 112,911 votes. tially extend to the south or The report recommenda- Oct. 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. voting” in state statute with The 2.3 million mail-in votes east of Dunnellon. The Task tions will guide the Florida Visit floridamcores.com “vote-by-mail” since Floridians during August’s state primaries Force reports are now in Department of Transporta- for more and to view pro- do not need to be absent to vote were 1 million more than those final draft form, and FDOT is tion in its subsequent study posal materials. You can by mail. cast during 2016’s general elec- seeking public input to be phases through the imple- watch the meetings at the Current mailings from Presi- tion, when U.S. Senate and gov- submitted by 1 p.m. on Oc. 14. mentation of high-level MyFDOT YouTube account. dent Donald Trump’s cam- ernor races were on the ballot. Members of the public

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The NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE ing calm under to advertise “any Palmwood Realty names and addresses of the petitioner and the petitioner’s OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. stress. Located in preference, limitation 352-597-2500 x202 attorney are set forth below. All other creditors of the decedent and other persons Citrus County. MUST or discrimination having claims or demands against the decedent’s estate, be able to restrain based on race, color, difficult animals, set All creditors of the estate of the decedent and persons including unmatured, contingent or unliquidated claims, religion, sex, handi- must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) IV catheters, draw cap, familial status or having claims or demands against decedent’s estate other blood, read fecal national origin, or an than those for whom provision for full payment was made MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS and urine samples, intention, in the Order of Summary Administration must file their NOTICE. take X-rays. Be a to make such prefer- CASH FOR CARS & claims with this Court WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN ALL CLAIMS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. team player willing ence, limitation or TRUCKS Running or to support staff and Not TOP $$$$$ PAID SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA PROBATE CODE. ALL NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, discrimination. “ Fa- CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE clients. To Apply: milial status includes 352-771-6191 email resume to: children under the age BARRED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER APPLICABLE TIME DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. [email protected] of 18 living with PERIOD, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE IS: Oct. parents or legal cus- THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. 8, 2020. todians, pregnant Personal Representative: TAMMIE HARRELL women and people The date of the first publication of this Notice is October 1, 675 Willoughby Ave., Apt. 3B. Brooklyn, New York 11206 securing custody of children under 18. 2020. Attorney for Personal Representative: ALL CLASSIFIED This newspaper will Person Giving Notice: NORBERTO S. KATZ, ESQUIRE Florida Bar No.: 399086 ADS ARE not knowingly accept Diane Dalrymple, Petitioner 425 West Colonial Drive, Suite 104, Orlando, Florida 32804 NON-REFUNDABLE any advertising for 759 Macon Drive Telephone: (407) 849-7072 Fax: (407) 849-7075 real estate which is in Re-Roofs & Repairs, Titusville, FL 32780 Primary: [email protected] violation of the law. All Types 1. Call the Attorney for Person Giving Notice: Secondary: [email protected] Our readers are Owner/Contractor Keith hereby informed that Edward W. Soulsby, Esq. Florida Bar Number: 0488216 Published October 8 & 15, 2020. Hayes 352-895-4476 to TROTTER & SOULSBY, P.A., 11834 C.R. 101, Suite 100, RAINBOW all dwellings adver- Schedule your free no tised in this newspa- obligation, No Contact The Villages, FL 32162 Telephone: (352) 205-7245 SPRINGS per are available on Long term rental inspection. 2. We Fax: (352) 205-7305 E-Mail: [email protected] an equal opportunity wanted. House or inspect & price the job. 2nd E-Mail: [email protected] basis. To complain of villa. 2/3 Bedroom, 3. Work is performed to Published October 1 & 8, 2020. discrimination call 2 bath Contact your Satisfaction at your 7146-1029 RIV HUD toll-free at conv. LIC/INS 1331389 wiliclown2008@yahoo. 1-800-669-9777. Money, Molly E. R.N. 2019-05341 com Home of the The toll-free telephone “Attitude of Gratitude!” NOTICE OF ACTION Marion County number for the 7143-1015 RIV Notice to Creditors hearing impaired is Luciano, Richard N. 2020-CP-1478 BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING 1-800-927-9275. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA IN RE: The license to practice as a Registered Nurse PROBATE DIVISION ALL CLASSIFIED File No. 2020-CP-1478 Division ADS ARE Molly E. Money, R.N. NON-REFUNDABLE IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD N. LUCIANO 1065 SE 173rd Avenue, Silver Springs, FL 34488 STUMP Deceased. GRINDING CALL JIM FOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1812 SE 38th Court, Ocala, FL 34471 LET US FREE ESTIMATES (218) 289-3767 The administration of the estate of RICHARD N. LUCIANO, 2328 NE 14th Street, Apartment 203, Ocala FL 34471 deceased, whose date of death was February 3, 2020, is WORK FOR pending in the Circuit Court for Marion County, Florida, Pro- CASE NO.: 2019-05341 LICENSE NO.: RN9320254 DUNNELLON Stump bate Division, the address of which is 110 NW 1st Avenue, YOU! North Williams St Grinding Room 202, Ocala, FL 34475. The names and addresses of The Department of Health has filed an Administrative Com- 3000 SF MOL; Cheap!!! the personal representative and the personal Commercial building Avg 16” stump $25. plaint against you, a copy of which may be obtained by Riverland representative’s attorney are set forth below. contacting, Dirlie A. 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If no contact has been made by you concerning the MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS above by November 19, 2020 the matter of the Administra- Call Rich NOTICE OR 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE OF A CALL 352-586-7178 tive Complaint will be presented at an ensuing meeting of TOLL FREE ALL CLASSIFIED 352-789-2894 COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. the Board of Nursing in an informal proceeding. ADS ARE CitrusStump All other creditors of the decedent and other persons 1-877-676-1403 NON-REFUNDABLE Grinding.com having claims or demands against decedent’s estate must In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, file their claims with this court WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE persons needing a special accommodation to participate DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. in this proceeding should contact the individual or agency ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET sending this notice not later than seven days prior to the FORTH IN FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 733.702 WILL BE FOR- proceeding at the address given on the notice. Tele- EVER BARRED. phone: (850) 245-4640, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, 1-800-955-8770 (V), via Florida Relay Service. 7142-1015 RIV ( 10/24 sale ) ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. Published October 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2020. Notice is hereby given that on October 24, 2020 at 12:00 The date of first publication of this notice is Oct. 8, 2020. P.M. the undersigned,Your Self Storage, will Sell at public Personal Representative: sale by Competitive bidding, the Personal property, stored Ellen C. Ratliff with the undersigned, Your Self Storage, LLC 19545 FL 40, 591 Appleton Place, Oviedo, FL 32765 Dunnellon, FL 34432. Tenants and Units: Attorney for Personal Representative: Unit# A122 Hector “Xavier” Gonzalez HHG Lori R. Kilpeck, Esq. Florida Bar No. 0012371 7106-0903 RIV ( 10/30 sale(s) ) Unit# A141 Blake Kinchen HHG Email: [email protected] UNCLAIMED VEHICLE AUCTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE(S) Unit# B203 Bryan Slone HHG BROUSE MCDOWELL Telephone: (216) 830-6830 WILL BE SOLD FOR CHARGES DUE ON: 10/30/2020 AT 8:00 Unit# B224 Bryan Slone HHG 600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1600, Cleveland, OH 44114 AM Unit# C314 Manuel Rosario HHG Published October 8 & 15, 2020. 1989 CHEVY VIN# 1GCDC14HXKE120635 We reserve the right to Refuse any and all bids. 2007 CADI VIN# 1G6DM57T870187553 Published October 8 & 15, 2020. ADDRESS WHERE VEHICLE(S) ARE STORED AND WILL BE 7144-1015 RIV Amended Notice to Creditors SOLD: SCRAMBLETOWN WRECKER SERVICE, 15679 NE HWY Manforte Jr., James V. 2020-CP-1115 314, SILVER SPRINGS, FL 34488 352-625-2444 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA SCRAMBLETOWN WRECKER SERVICE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PROBATE DIVISION File No. 2020-CP-1115 EXCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. 7128-1008 RIV IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES V. MANFORTE, JR., Published October 8, 2020. Notice to Creditors/Summary Admin Deceased. Stapleton, Susan Marie 2020-CP-001071 AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA 7145-1008 RIV ( 10/22 sale ) PROBATE DIVISION The administration of the estate of JAMES V. MANFORTE, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: TOW PRO’S OF OCALA gives No- File No. 2020-CP-001071 JR., deceased, whose date of death was January 24, 2020, tice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles IN RE: ESTATE OF is pending in the Circuit Court for Marion County Florida, on 10/22/2020, 08:00 am at 1914 N MAGNOLIA AVE SUSAN MARIE STAPLETON, Probate Division, File Number 2020-CP-1125, the address of OCALA, FL 34475-9115, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Deceased. which is 110 NW 1st Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475. The Florida Statutes. TOW PRO’S OF OCALA reserves the right to NOTICE TO CREDITORS names and addresses of the personal representative and accept or reject any and/or all bids. (Summary Administration) the personal representative’s attorney are set forth below. 2A4GP54L46R906222 2006 Chrysler All creditors of the decedent and other persons, who Published October 8, 2020. Riverland News, Thursday, October 8, 2020 v 13 RRC grant from Duke Let’s Put Mayor Burns to the to support kiosks on Pinocchio Test Dunnellon history When running for office to represent the people it is fair to test the accuracy and truthfulness of statements made by candidates. Our current Mayor, through his public statements and Facebook page, has made numerous statements that can be evaluated by the Pinocchio rating system. let’s look at a smattering of those statements.

1. The City has no debt, Mayor Burns claims credit. Fact: An informational kiosk on the development of the phosphate industry in the late The City Finance Director has reported a $2.1 million debt 1890s in Dunnellon. that will take twelve years @ $175,000 annually to payoff. SPECIAL TO THE RIVERLAND in the late 1880s. It will formation from their Five Pinocchios be located along a cove collections to help with Rainbow River Con- that was a former phos- this project. servation with support phate mine. Citrus County is in 2. The Mayor claimed the City has $5 million in from the Greater Dun- The second kiosk, the process of connect- unrestricted cash. Fact: The City Finance Director said it is nellon Historical Soci- Railroad Junction, will ing the Dunnellon Mul- $900,000 less $325,000 which will have to paid by ety has recently feature the history of tiuse Trail to the received a grant of several railroads that Withlacoochee State November to purchase the Souls Harbor Church. $2,400 from the Duke used Dunnellon as com- Trail, which will allow Four Pinocchios Energy Foundation to mercial hubs. At one cyclists to ride from develop two kiosks high- time there were four Dunnellon to Brooks- lighting some of Dunnel- different railroads that ville. This has been 3. The Mayor and Council were responsible for Westgate lon’s history along the shuttled freight and called the Rock Ridge withdrawing the resort application. Fact: The Mayor was Rainbow River. passengers in and out Phosphate Trail. These silent about the application for two years while the city One kiosk will focus of Dunnellon. kiosks will add to the on Boomtown, the de- The Historical Soci- knowledge and enjoy- planner worked diligently promoting the project. Fact: The velopment of the phos- ety and several private ment of travelling along truth is the citizens campaigned against the project and phate industry starting citizens contributed in- this trail. residents said NOl After the application was withdrawn the applicant divulged the fact that he was assured of at least Dunnellon only Thursdays, Fridays black plastic bag, so as 3 council votes. Five Pinocchios Community Thrift and Saturdays from 10 not to overwhelm our a.m. to 2 p.m. limited staff. 4. The Mayor’s Facebook page claimed that the Nine Shop reopens Donations will be ac- Customers are re- The Dunnellon Com- cepted as usual at the quested to show consider- Island Cove Park would cost $1. 7 million. Fact: The truth munity Thrift Shop, backdoor of the shop. Do- ation for others by is the cost for Florida Forever listing is zero. 20359 East Pennsylvania nors are asked to limit wearing face masks to Avenue, has reopened its their donations to the preclude spreading the Five Pinocchios doors, initially operating equivalent of one large, Covid-19 virus. 5. With the Nine Island Cove Project listed as a priority in the “Distinctly Dunnellon” Strategic Plan and after two public meetings on the project the Mayor stated that there Is Your House Getting Too Big? had been insufficient public input and he read a twenty minute disparaging false statement at a public workshop. Is It Getting Hard To Maintain? Fact: There had been four public meetings when the Would You Like To Relax & Enjoy project was discussed. Five Pinocchios 6. The Mayor claimed that taxes would remain the same Your Retirement? because the millage rate would remain at 6.5 mills. Fact: The reality is that the appraised value of homes increased Living at the Inverness Club Senior Apartments we do 7% so taxes are going to go up. Five Pinocchios away with all of that stress. We offer a variety of 7. The Mayor claimed that he received 60 phone calls services designed to allow you to relax and enjoy your against the Nine Island Cove Project. Fact: The Mayor did retirement years . Y our not divulge any of this ex-parte information as required. monthly payment includes Four Pinocchios your rent plus one meal 8. The Mayor speaks continually about encouraging daily served in our participation by “Our Neighbors”. Fact: The Mayor is restaurant style dining immune to public input and keeps his “Neighbors” waiting room or delivered to your hours in order to speak for three minutes. Fact: The Mayor apartment, water, sewer, ignores the public and relies on staff for advice, often incorrect or incomplete. Five Pinocchios trash pick up at your door, digital cable TV , monthly 9. The Mayor launched a relentless attack on two pest control, twice monthly light housekeeping, members of the Planning Commission claiming they had a conflict of interest because they were members of a non- scheduled transportation to doctors, shopping, special profit organization. This cost the City $15,000 in legal trips and lots of monthly activities. W e offer single fees. Fact: The two members were exonerated by the story living with community rooms & laundry facilities State Ethics Commission. They had simply not voted the in each building as well as a library with computer/ way the Mayor wanted on a developer’s land deal. internet and beauty/barber salon on-site. Five Pinocchios 10. The Mayor claimed credit for the Rainbow River safety Come visit this beautifully landscaped property program. Fact: The GPS marking of fifty wood duck boxes today. We offer complimentary tours was done by a non-profit organization. The mayor had nothing to do with the project. Five Pinocchios and lunch Monday thru Friday, weekends by appointment.

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LEFT: DHS cheer- leaders fly the Tiger flag at Richard Kennedy Stadium as DHS takes on Belleview on Oct. 2.

RIGHT: Tinnibu Hollis looks for a hole to run through against the Rat- tlers after taking a handoff from Quarterback Trent Townsend.

LEFT: Sam Wryals is ap- proached by a Belleview defender.

RIGHT: New Dunnellon High School band direc- tor Elliot Arpin leads the Tiger band.

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