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Thursday, January 12, 2012 Vol 30 No. 13 75 cents Residents push for boycott of Greenlight members voted 4-0 to ap- normal rate. City manager: We hope that’s not the case prove the purchase of Rain- Most residents felt like bow Springs and Julitte the acquisition of their sys- JEFF BRYAN tack on an additional 25 per- boycott Greenlight Dunnel- Falls’ utility systems, bond tem and higher rates was to Riverland News cent surcharge to their util- lon Communications. $6.5 million to acquire the offset the losses from Green- ity bills, won’t likely put any That was the message they Rainbow Springs’ system light, which has spent more Residents of Rainbow extra money into the city left the City Council with and require residents in than $5 million and has yet Lisa Springs, angered by the de- coffers, not if they follow Dec. 28 as they filtered out that area to pay an addi- Algiere cision of the City Council to through with their threat to of City Hall after council tional 25 percent above the See BOYCOTT page 3 Police: Man found HOMETOWN HERO passed out in bathroom Durham of Morriston faces pair of charges JEFF BRYAN Riverland News

A 53-year-old Morriston man dis- covered passed out, straddling a toi- let with his head resting on the wall of a bathroom Jan. 2 at the Murphy gas station was charged with Pos- session of a Con- trolled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, police reports stated. According to re- ports, officers with the Dunnellon Police Department were called to Murphy Oil Jackie USA shortly after 10 Durham p.m. in reference to a was found white male found un- passed out in responsive in the the restroom restroom. Upon en- of Murphy Oil. tering the restroom, Officer Mike Miley found Jackie R. Durham with his head resting against the wall and snoring loudly. Officer Bruce Arnold confirmed the defendant had a pulse at which time JEFF BRYAN/Riverland News he requested Dunnellon Fire Res- Officer Mike Miley has been with the Dunnellon Police Department for more than 18 months. The Dunnellon High cue respond to further evaluate School graduate says he considers it an honor to serve the community in which he grew up in. Miley was recently Durham, who would not awake after named the department’s Officer of the Year. multiple attempts. Miley stated in his report that he saw drug paraphernalia, including Homegrown officer, Miley, selected as department’s Officer of the Year liquefied blue in color residue on a metal spoon, a syringe while ob- JEFF BRYAN June 2011. The defendant, honor,” Miley, who joined following two years taking serving a black in color belt fas- Riverland News Joshua Dale Larkin, was the agency in June 2010, classes at what is now tened around Durham’s arm. The charged with aggravated said. “I don’t think I De- Central Florida College in report stated Miley photographed He championed the battery using a deadly serve it any more so than Ocala. Miley sensed then the items and defendant as found. Dunnellon Police Depart- weapon. Miley also solved the rest of the crew. That it wasn’t the right fit. According to the report, Arnold ment’s inaugural efforts in a robbery at Circle K in they think highly of me Thats when Miley would and Miley assisted Durham up off the Special Olympics which three people were says a lot about what Chief meet Brian Marra, a the toilet at which time he became Polar Plunge. apprehended and charged Black, Lt. Webb and Sgt. deputy with the Levy more responsive. Durham was se- He organizes the with robbery and petit Gonzalez and everyone County Sheriff ’s Office, cured in handcuffs and escorted agency’s annual bicycle theft. else sees in me.” and forge a friendship that outside for a medical evaluation. rodeo. Now Officer Mike Miley However, the journey would alter Miley’s life. Once he was cleared medically, His arrest rate in- can claim Officer of the into law enforcement was- “I wasn’t sure what I Miley conducted a search of creased in the past year, Year honors as voted on by n’t at the forefront of the wanted to do,” Miley ex- Durham and found a bottle of Aleve including solving a case in his peers at the depart- 2007 Dunnellon High grad- plained. “In the back of brand pain relief pills, a silver in which a person was ment. uate. color tube, which contained a stabbed at Crock’s Pub in See HERO page 3 “It’s a very humbling Miley would spend the capped syringe, two metal spoons

See POLICE page 3 MLK festivities continue Sunday, Monday mental figure in the Civil Special celebration will conclude with walk Rights Movement in the 1960s, those in and around JEFF BRYAN escapable network of what I ought to be until town will embark on their mutuality tied in a single you are what you ought Riverland News own journey Monday to garment of destiny. to be. You can never be pay homage to the 1963 “All I’m saying is sim- Whatever affects one di- what you ought to be Nobel Peace Prize winner. ply this, that all life is in- rectly affects all indi- until I am what I ought to Festivities, which began terrelated, that somehow rectly. For some strange be. This is the interre- last Saturday, continue we’re caught in an in- reason, I can never be lated structure of real- with a tribute to Dr. King ity.” at 3 p.m. Sunday at Union Participants make their way down U.S. 41 during — Martin Luther King Jr. Missionary Baptist last year’s march to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Church in Chatmire. This year’s march will be at 9 a.m. Monday, As the nation prepares The celebration will starting at McDonald’s on U.S. 41. to pay tribute to Martin File photo Luther King Jr., an instru- See MLK page 2

WHAT’S HAPPENING 2008 DHS Valdeictorian DPD selling T-Shirts Annie Johnson Center Tri-County Pregnancy VISIT US: graduates from UF for Special Olympics hosting blanket drive Center has relocated www.riverlandnews.com Meghan Brumby, the Dunnellon The Dunnellon Police De- The Annie Johnson “Cold Tri-County Pregnancy Care CALL US: 489-2731 High School Class of partment finished 13th in the Nights/Warm Hearts” program and Family Resource Center has E-MAIL: 2008 Valedictorian, state of Florida for raising will host a Pajama and Blanket moved to a new location. The fa- graduated Dec. 17. more than $10,800 in 2011. Drive throughout December. The cility is now at 20892 Second [email protected] from the University of The 2012 Special Olympic T- agency is collecting these items Ave., just behind First Baptist Florida with honors shirts and hats are now avail- for the homeless, needy and sen- Church. Tri-County Pregnancy with her Bachelor’s able at the department or iors. Items can be gently used or Care and Family Resource Cen- degree in Animal Sci- Cadence Bank. brand new; all sizes are needed. ter is a nonprofit agency focused ence. She has been ac- For information, contact Dar- If you are able to assist in this on helping women and families Meghan cepted to the College lene Parker at 465-8510 or e- cause, bring the items to the Sen- facing crisis pregnancies with Brumby of Veterinary Medi- mail at dparker@dunnellonpd. ior & Family Service Center. For resources and lay counsel. For cine at the University org. more information, call 489-8021 or more information or to make an of Florida. She will start in the fall. e-mail [email protected]. appointment, call 352-489-9994. 2  Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012

MLK that is important. The Dunnellon Police Department receives parade award march is important to, continued from page 1 marching is great. But it has to be a day of service. conclude Monday, with a We want to build a com- memorial walk slated to munity to be a better start at 9 a.m. at McDon- place. There has to be ac- ald’s on U.S. 41. From tion behind all that.” there, walkers will make The Rev. Cummings, their way south on U.S. who has been the pastor 41, cross onto County at Union Missionary for Road 484 and conclude at the past five years, said Ernie Mills Park with en- Monday’s event is not just tertainment, food and a “black holiday, a black drinks. event.” For the Rev. Eric Cum- “We’d love for every- mings of Union Mission- body to participate, every- ary Baptist Church and one is included,” he said. this year’s chairman of “My vision is to go beyond the event, he said it’s im- people thinking this is portant for Dr. King’s just a black holiday, a legacy to carry on and black event. I want it to be continue to the next gen- a community event. eration of leaders. “In the few years I’ve “For me, it’s extremely been there, I’ve seen important to promote it Dunnellon is a unique community, a diverse JEFF BRYAN/Riverland News in the community, or else we’ll lose it,” he ex- community. Those issues Dunnellon Police Department was awarded first place for Best Themed float by Charlene Williams, of racial, ethnic culture, left, chairwoman for the annual Dunnellon Christmas Parade, and Beverly Leisure, right, executive plained. “There’ll be a part of history that will it doesn’t happen often. I director of the Chamber. Accepting the award for Dunnellon Police Department are Chief Joanne go to the football games, Black, second from left, Lt. Sue Webb and Alexis Williams. be lost in the shuffle in so many ways. We need to different from other cele- make sure we’re teaching brations and it’s a multi- the next generation cultural event. That’s a COMMUNITY BRIEFS about him, because great thing. As small as there’s so many out there Dunnellon is, that’s a S.W. State Road 200. Indi- AARP Driver Safety Master Choir CERT training slated that might not know that great asset. It shows the viduals afflicted with this Class slated holding auditions to start Feb. 16 this great man ever came community in many ways, disease, their family is far advanced in their An AARP Driver Safety The Central Florida A new Community Emer- along. We have to keep it members and friends are philosophy about getting gency Response Team in on our forefront for Class for those 50 and encouraged to attend. Master Choir is hosting along, living in harmony, (CERT) training will begin our kids.” older, which with certain Anyone interested in auditions for the group. being a diverse commu- The Rev. Cummings exceptions, qualifies learning about periph- The ability to read music, Thursday, Feb. 16, at the nity. That’s encouraging, said it’s encouraging to graduates for a discount eral neuropathy is invited harmonize and match Marion County Sheriff ’s Of- very encouraging for the fice, 692 N.W. 30th Ave., him personally that what on their automobile in- to attend. For more infor- pitch are required along younger generation.” Ocala. Dr. King envisioned so surance, class will be mation, call Jack Koehler with prioritizing re- This is an eight-session many years ago is hap- given over two days, three at (352) 861-1630. hearsals and perform- hours each day. ances. For more training, which is available pening today. Cost is $14 per person ‘Horses for Hospice’ information or to sched- either from 1 to 3:30 p.m. or “I wasn’t born when Dr. for all materials, except Trail Ride slated ule an audition, call Hal 6:30 to 9 p.m. The afternoon King was alive,” the Rev. pen or pencil. However, if Hospice of Marion McSwain at 352-237-3035 and evening classes run Cummings said. “But I you are an AARP mem- County Inc. will host its or 352-615-7677. For more concurrently and atten- learned about him from ber, the cost if $ 12 and 12th annual “Horses for information about the dance can be mixed, de- my forefathers, from my bring your AARP card Hospice” Trail Ride Sat- group, visit www.cfmas- pending upon availability. parents, from so many with you. urday, Feb. 18, on the terchoir.com Only one class can be others.” The course, which has Central Florida Green- missed in the eight-session The theme for this Community Thrift Shop year’s festivities is no pass/fail test, will be way at the Florida Horse in need of volunteers series and the CPR and last from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Park in Ocala. This year’s class is mandatory. “Peace and Justice.” Jan. 24, and Wednesday, ride is in memory of The Dunnellon Com- The CERT program is “We want to go beyond Jan. 25, at Rainbow Lakes Wayne Vaught, former munity Thrift Shop is made up of volunteers it being just day off,” the Estates Clubhouse. Cross Florida Greenway looking for a few volun- under the direction of the Rev. Cummings said. Class size is limited. enthusiast and Trail Ride teers to assist us a half a Division of Emergency “These holidays are For information or reser- chairman. day a week or just occa- Management of the sheriff ’s meant to be memorial vations, call 489-1574. Registration begins at 8 sionally in the thrift shop office. The purpose of CERT services; it’s something a.m. and the first ride at 20815 W. Pennsylvania is to train and certify volun- Rainbow Springs Garden Avenue. teers to be first responders Club to meet Jan. 26 leaves at 9:15 a.m. Fol- Answers to Sudoku on lowing the ride, partici- “Snowbirds” are also in their communities in the page 11 The Rainbow Springs pants can enjoy lunch, welcome for the months event of a disaster such as a Garden Club will meet at live entertainment and you’re here. hurricane or tornado. 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, door prizes. For more information, The CERT training in- at the American Legion Proceeds from this call Ellie Rex, volunteer cludes basic skills in disas- ter preparedness, fire Hall, 10730 U.S. 41, across event will benefit Patient coordinator, at 489-9127 safety, assessment and from Jan’s Nursery. Horti- Care Programs. The mini- or visit dunnellonthrift- treatment of life-threaten- culturalist Bruce Ide will mum donation to ride is shop.org. ing conditions, light search be the guest speaker. $30. Wagons are welcome; Annie Johnson of structural and non- Bring your extra plants $30 for driver and $10 per in need of volunteers structural damage, psy- for the Grow and Share passenger. Horse lovers The Annie Johnson chology of the injured and table, and be sure to sign who are unable to ride Thrift Store is in need of terrorism. The training is in to be included in the may purchase a $10 ticket volunteers Monday free. For more information door prize drawings. 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pire Jan. 9, 2015. Non-resident property, business owners could be elgible to serve on planning board  Appointed Jeanie Cowan to a three-year term as a regular mem- JEFF BRYAN business owner must have been drew the resolution to approve next to the Dunnellon Chamber of ber of the owned by them for at least three small business rates for Greenlight Commerce. Riverland News  Historic Preservation Board. years to be eligible. In addition to Dunnellon Communications, telling  Authorized Mayor Ward to sign Her term will expire Jan. 9, 2015. Non-resident property owners that change, the City Council will the Council she would have it for an agreement with Enviro-Masters  Appointed Linda Fernandez as and non-resident business owners, allow for two spots to be filled by them at its next workshop, sched- Pro-Tech for Juliette Falls Waste- an alternate member of the Historic both with three years as owners, are non-residents on the board as well uled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. water Treatment Plant Mainte- Preservation Board. now one step closer to having a say as one alternate, still allowing for 18, at City Hall. Algiere also with- nance.  Appointed Dane Myers as an al- in some form at City Hall. city residents to have a majority vote drew the request for the Council to  Approved an agreement with ternate member of the Historic The Dunnellon City Council on on the Planning Commission Board. approve Joe Renda as a consultant Jones Edmunds for Resident Proj- Preservation Board. Monday approved the first reading Before it can be finalized, the City for marketing and sales for Green- ect Representative and Construc-  Reappointed David Lewis as to change the rules permitting non- Council will have a public hearing at light Communications. tion Administration Services for first alternate member of the Plan- resident property owners and non- 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23. If ap- In other action, the Council:  Wastewater Collection System ning Commission Board effective resident business owners to serve on proved then, the changes will be-  Approved the quote submitted Improvements Phase IV. Jan. 12. His term will expire Jan. 12, the city’s Planning Commission come effectively immediately. by Pittsburg Tank & Tower Mainte-  Appointed Jane Keele to a 2015. Board. Currently, there are no vacant spots nance, in the amount of $12,000, for three-year term as a regular  Appointed Sherry Smith as an The city, in changing the ordi- for the Planning Commission Board. the dismantle and disposal of ele- member of the Historic Preser- alternate member of the Tree nance, requires that the property or City Manager Lisa Algiere with- vated water tower No. 1, which is vation Board. Her term will ex- Board.

BOYCOTT provider is AT&T (Bell- South). City officials have Scally’s Towing an award winner Police: Vehicle continued from page 1 no plans on requiring burglaries reported customers with Green- to begin offering serv- light to sign a contract. Several vehicle ices. Greenlight, which offi- burglaries have been reported in different “It’s not our fault cials had hoped to have locations within the Greenlight has bombed,” up and running last city of Dunnellon Joan Duggins, a Rainbow spring, started installing during the past week- Springs’ resident, told fiber throughout town in end, the Dunnellon the Council. “You haven’t November. Algiere said Police Department seen how upset we will officials expect to begin reported. All of the be. They will not benefit running fiber to Rainbow incidents were in from us using their sys- Springs beginning in open view and items tem.” February. taken were limited to Steve Swett, in a Letter However, the loss of up purses, medications to the Editor, urged his to 1,500 potential cus- and money. fellow neighbors in Rain- tomers could have an ef- “We are asking that bow Springs to boycott fect to the city, though the public be sure Greenlight Communica- city officials would not and secure their ve- tions. say how much. hicles and place all “It is clear the city only “We hope the people items of value and considers our community won’t boycott,” Algiere medications in the a ‘cash cow’ to be said. “However, the serv- trunk or in a very se- milked,” he wrote. “I ice Greenlight provides cure and non-visible would not trust the city JEFF BRYAN/Riverland News location,” Police is a voluntary service; it’s The Scally family, including Scally’s Lube & Go, Scally Towing and the not to raise rates at will if Chief Joanne Black up to the customer if they Front Porch Restaurant were recognized as the parade marshall’s for this you sign up for Green- said. want to subscribe. We be- year’s parade as well as being awarded the second-place prize for Most light. If Greenlight is the If anyone has infor- lieve we have superior Spirited float by Charlene Williams, left, chairwoman for the annual Dun- major provider in Rain- mation about these state of the art services nellon Christmas Parade, and Beverly Leisure, right, executive director of bow Springs, they will burglaries or seen and when they compare the Chamber. Accepting the award for the Scally family is Robert Scally. control the market. rates and combination of anything unusual, “If Rainbow Springs’ phone, internet and tele- they make contact residents boycott Green- vision, that we can be HERO “But as for law enforcece- doing an outstanding job.” the Dunnellon Police light cable, we at least competitive.” ment it’s always been However, it’s not always Department at 465- will show our displeas- Algiere said in Novem- continued from page 1 Brian that’s the one I been easy being a “home- 8510 or Crime Stop- ure and our mistrust of ber they had gotten an would call. I’d call him town cop,” Miley said pers of Marion the City Council that can extension on its first my mind I always wanted and ask him what he’d do “I’ve been in several County at 368-7868. raise our rates ‘because bond payment. No offi- to do go through the acad- in specific situations.” calls where people will they can.’ The City Coun- cial paperwork for that emy and become a police Sgt. Jacob Gonzalez, bring up that we went to cil’s decision to pay top extension has been officer. I started hanging who served as one of school, that we used to be POLICE dollar for a utility to brought to the Council out with my buddy Brian Miley’s Field Training Of- great friends,” he ex- continued from page 1 make money will come for approval. and going on ride along- ficers, said he enjoys plained. “But at end of back to haunt them if “Why did you plunge side. That’s what it was working with Miley be- the day they made deci- and a capped syringe. Greenlight fails.” into Greenlight Commu- that changed my mind.” cause of his humor. sions that put them in jail. According to the re- Not luring customers nications when it should So in July 2009, Miley “He’s very funny,” Sgt. It’s my job to uphold the port, Miley found three from Rainbow Springs have been obvious that enrolled at the Withla- Gonzalez said. “He loves law, and when the make blue in color Roxi- could be damaging to the you can’t compete with coochee Technical Insti- to make others laugh. bad decisions that go codone pills and eight city, especially after offi- the large, well-estab- tute’s Police Academy, That’s one of the many against it, I’m going to do blue in color Xanax cials secured $7.3 million lished communications setting his sights on a ca- reasons I enjoy working my job, regardless of who pills inside the Aleve in bonds from Regions companies?” Burt Eno, reer in law enforcement. with him.” it is.” bottle. Arnold read Bank in Orlando. City of- Ph.D., questioned the While his choice was Police Chief Joanne But his brief career has Durham his Miranda ficials were targeting the Council. “There is less met some resistance from Black praised Miley for certainly been rewarding, rights, which he stated area, because the cur- and less interest in his parents, they sup- both his community ef- especially when it comes he understood and rent options for resi- Greenlight in the Rain- ported and encouraged forts and his commitment to protecting the citizens. agreed to speak with of- dences there are strictly bow Springs community him for his decision. to his home town. “The most satisfying ficers. Durham stated satellite providers. Both as you continue to gouge Miley called his parents “He’s community ori- part is making a differ- he had a prescription DirecTV and Dish Net- us with your utility enter- “his role models for life.” ented, he has a lot of ties ence in the community,” for the Roxicodone pills, work require customers prise and your misuse of “My parents taught me to the community,” she Miley explained. “In that which was confirmed by to sign a two-year con- red-light cameras for rev- between right and said. “He always wanted respect, everything we do contacting a local phar- tract. The lone Internet enue purposes.” wrong,” he explained. to work here. I think he’s our effects the flow in the macy; however, Durham community. (The depart- did not have a prescrip- ment) definitely has a tion for the Xanax pills Sherry Smith’s great relationship with found in his possession, the community. We can nor could he advise come out and put on where or how he ob- Landscape Designs events such as the Bicycle 2 tained them. Voted Best Landscape Designs Rodeo or the Torch Run, Durham was trans- 2 Installations and the folks know who ported to the Marion ING Grooming In NATURA M p PE L 2 we are and they support County Jail. According OO k u T FOO Container & Annual Flower Plantings GGROOMINGR pic y Dunnellon D & ee er SUP 2 Consultations for landscape designs, us. to jail records, his bond FFreer pickeliv up PLIES d 000A94Y “That, to me, is most re- & deliver Grooming 7 Days plant selections & exterior designs was set at $20,000. Jail warding. The things we records stated his is the By appointment only. do, people come together 10th time since Febru- Sat. 9-5 • Sun. 11-4 Please phone 352-445-3877. and support us and it’s ary 2000, Durham has Dunnellon (352) 465-1515 Mon. - Fri. 9-6

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RIVERLAND NEWS “The Newspaper built on Community Pride.” Publisher  Gerry Mulligan Regional Manager  John Provost River views Editor  Jeff Bryan Member of the Florida Press Association OUR VIEW Taking frustration out on businesses will worsen city decisions any have heard the term thing to do with the fact that non-res- ber of Commerce played a role in this a disease. They are not, however, the “Don’t shoot the messenger.” ident property owners and non-resi- decision. We can assure you they did disease. This disease will continue to MWe may need to create a new dent business owners have no vote not. mature and ultimately destroy us, un- term after the sentiments expressed within the city limits, the city’s char- However, boycotting your neigh- less we face the facts and make hard by Rainbow Springs’ residents in ter states the only folks with political bors’ business for the misdeeds of the choices; unless we collectively design today’s and last week’s issue of the sway are those who are residents. City Council is seriously misplacing an economy that both protects our en- Riverland News, “don’t shoot your For many years, most of the busi- blame. One has to ask if we boycott vironment and grows our economy. neighbor.” nesses in town have expressed a local businesses and they go under, We are a city located at the conflu- That’s right. tremendous concern for the direction the coffers of the city will shrink and ence of two special and unique If the messenger had nothing to do the Council has been taking from its then more get rich quick scams, such rivers. This community has a wealth with the bad news, how much less zoning and comprehensive plans to as Greenlight Communications and of eco-resources that should be used does the business community of Dun- retail building moratoriums and red- the purchase of nearby utility sys- to create economy. nellon have to do with the City Coun- light cameras that have incensed our tems, will ensue. Not to mention the If you refuse to effectively utilize cil’s decision to purchase water customer base, the exclusion of per- terrible injustice done by punishing your most valuable assets, don’t be utilities in Rainbow Springs and Juli- mitting for reasonable growth, re- the innocent. surprised when you become low on ette Falls and tack on a 25 percent fusal to realistically address the need One can of course demand retribu- cash. We are rapidly moving toward a surcharge? for a vibrant and diverse economy. tion from wherever and from fly-by of endless containers moving In truth the business community The list goes on and on. whomever they like, but if they feel through Dunnellon from Port Citrus exercises no, nada, zip that is zero in- So how is it that Rainbow Springs’ boycotting business in Dunnellon is to Ocala. fluence over the City Council. residents feel the place to express going to change the minds of Council, In the absence of an economy that The business community has been your justifiable anger is on the local they are sadly mistaken. Tallahassee officials can clearly view not a little, but absolutely ignored by businesses that have absolutely noth- At some point, perhaps, this entire as something that they do not want to the City Council. In fact the busi- ing to do with the decisions made by community will begin to recognize disturb, we will be run over by far nesses community has been ignored the City Council? that red-light cameras, fiber optics worse fates than water rates you can by City Hall. Perhaps that has some- Could it be that they feel the Cham- and utility takeovers are symptoms of be assured. LETTERS THE JERSEY GIRL Utilities purchases are a cash grab Rainbow Springs’ residents have now received their “welcome letter” Columnist has from the city of Dunnellon concerning water and sewer billing. kissed a few frogs So the first year, a 3,000 gallon per month user would only experience a o who were you kissing at mid- $6.74 increase per month. Of course, night on New Year’s Eve? That almost no Rainbow Springs residents Sseems to be a big question every use only 3,000 gallons. year. Dunnellon will bill everyone on a I was kissing the same man that I’ve flat rate for all water usage including kissed for the past 20 years. That’s 20 water for irrigation, which will result years of living together; 1,040 weeks of in enormous bill increases. The letter co-habitating; 7,300 days of saying notes the Rainbow Springs average of good morning; and millions of kisses. 13,000 gallons per month. Russell and I will soon reach a mile- The city’s letter essentially chastises stone, our 20th anniversary. And I Rainbow Springs’ residents for over- hope to be kissing that watering their lawns. In truth, water is man every New Year’s not so inexpensive now as to encour- Eve for a very long age waste. Most residents try to use time. enough water to keep the yard pre- Has it always been sentable and to meet POA standards. easy? Definitely not. It is not at all helpful for either the Did I think we would city or any environmental zealots to make it to this point? suggest that everyone re-landscape so Yes and no. that watering is not necessary. The ini- THE OTHER GUY Chris Rock says if tial cost to change a landscape to one Audrey you love somebody you with almost no water requirement is Beem have thought about staggering for anything bigger than the murder, and although smallest property. A desert landscape he’s a famous comedian and I’m sure is not a cheap thing to create. that joke got plenty of laughs, there is Dunnellon’s management has pro- Officials off to also a bit of truth in it, don’t you think? vided a bogus forecast of a $250,000 We have had extreme highs and ex- per year “profit” from the acquisition treme lows. We have cheered for each of Rainbow Springs Utilities. other through awards and accomplish- First of all, this is not really profit, ments, hugged and screamed through but rather confiscation. It would seem rocky start in 2012 kids and grandkids, and nursed each that the confiscation gains will be at other through all kinds of illness and least several times the phony $250,000 injury. We have also endured the o say the turnout at the final 2011 triple play combo feature Greenlight figure, and perhaps will be sufficient biggest test of all, the long downhill City Council meeting was a sur- recently touted in its rate study, added to bail out the Greenlight losses that trek after losing a child, and then Tprise might be an understate- a couple of features to it and were pay- climbing our way back up somehow. Dunnellon now has to face up to. That ment; however, the same cannot ing on average about $135 per offset may be the real motivational Know what my husband’s best trait be said about the vote. month for services. That would driver, beyond the obvious spillover of is? It’s that he loves me. Knowing full well about the total $202,500 worth of business the city’s utility problems onto the un- As I sit here writing this with tears Dec. 31 deadline to complete the per month, more than $2 million fortunate captive neighbors. in my eyes I know in my heart that that transaction and sign off on $6.5 per year. One has to wonder why a municipal- is the one true thing that has kept us million in financing, the pend- Of course, that’s just gross ity can engage in confiscatory pricing together – not my love for him, but his ing vote to approve the deal was revenue, not net figures. of utilities, while electricity providers, love for me. For there is no greater a no-brainer. Let’s say the 1,500-plus resi- for example, must have rates approved feeling than knowing somebody truly That the City Council ruffled dents and businesses add the by the state. Over the next few years of loves you. That somebody thinks you the feathers of 1,500-plus folks to same features, minus the busi- Dunnellon fleecing its neighbors, will Jeff are the best and would do anything for the north of the city line is no ness rates established by the the city stand up under an audit of its Bryan you. Everybody deserves to feel that at surprise either. City Council. That’s another $2- books? least once in their life. However, this isn’t a decision plus million in net revenue The Florida Supreme Court relied He was the one that said the right that affects the folks in Rainbow flowing in. on the American Water Works Associa- words when I lost my job. He was also Springs. It would certainly make it easier for tion in ruling on rate differentials for the one that gave me the confidence to This is going to have an impact on the city to pay off its $7.3 million in non-city customers. That Association pursue new dreams and goals I the residential and business taxpayers bonds a lot quicker; perhaps enabling supported a surcharge so that in-city wanted. He thinks I look like J-Lo – inside the city limits. city leaders to lower taxes because of investment would be compensated love is most definitely blind. It might not come quickly, but it will the potential profits coming in. through surcharges to outside users. I don’t believe in fairy tales or the come. Take away the revenue steam from “Investment” is all about real prop- stories we tell as young girls about the If those who live in Rainbow Springs the potential Rainbow Springs’ resi- erty, facilities and equipment acquired princess waiting for true love, but follow through on their promise to boy- dents and it paints a bleak picture. and built to provide service to in-city Lord knows I’ve kissed a few frogs cott Greenlight Dunnellon Communi- Two questions not brought up at the and outside customers. That is the in- along the way. cations, it’s going to make for a tricky Council meeting regarding the fate of tent of the law. There was the guy who pursued me situation when it comes to the finan- the pair of utilities the city agreed to It should never be applied to a city’s for months and then once he got me, cial obligations the city locked itself purchase, I found interesting. purchase of an existent utility system, he decided he didn’t want me. There into in November 2010. You know, the First, and foremost, when the City when that purchase is for the purpose was one time I had the best first date $7.3 million in financing for a system took over the Rio Vista system, those of generating revenues on the backs of ever, but then never heard from the that has yet to launch. folks were required to pay a deposit to the customers of an existing utility jerk again. The time I thought the guy Hypothetically, let’s say those 1,500 network. was hitting on me, but he really folks would have signed up for the See OTHER GUY page 7 The actions by the city of Dunnellon wanted my best friend. Of course, are an immoral disgrace, a naked grab there’s the man I dated that lived in a travel trailer and had two DUIs. Yeah, he was a real keeper. Oh, and the time See LETTERS page 5 I thought I was in a great relationship, only he was also in a relationship with OPINIONS INVITED his wife. Run, Forrest, Run! Oh those were the good ‘ol days – ● Riverland News The opinions expressed in not! editorials are the opinions of the editorial Until my handsome prince came board of the newspaper. along and saved me or maybe I saved ● Viewpoints depicted in political cartoons, him. It doesn’t matter. All that matters columns or letters do not necessarily repre- is that both our lives are better for it. sent the opinion of the editorial board. I was a single mom, working three jobs and living in a tiny apartment. ● Groups or individuals are invited to express Russell was a drifter, going from one their opinions in a letter to the editor. job to another and never worrying ● All letters must be signed and include a about the future. But boy, look at us phone number and hometown, including let- now. ters sent via e-mail, Phone numbers will not Have I mentioned how totally oppo- be printed or given out. We reserve the right site we are? We both love our home and our family. And the oppositeness to edit letters for length, libel, fairness and has seemed to work. We actually com- good taste. plement each other, he encourages me ● Letters to the editor must be no longer than to clean and I encourage him not to 550 words, and writers will be limited to two letters per month. See JERSEY GIRL page 5 Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012  5 LETTERS distress call” in what can And last but not least, I nellon’s Turner House, in Need of Dunnellon, the stuff like this? only be interpreted as an will not be stupidly polite Dunnellon Square Resi- Ladies Auxiliary of Post 58, All the mayor can do is continued from page 4 effort to intimidate our to other drivers to encour- dents Association, Dunnel- members of Post 58, Ca- crow in the Riverland family for merely exercis- age them to make illegal lon Marine, Dunnellon dence Bank, Dunnellon Po- News about what a wonder- for cash that cannot be jus- ing our First Amendment turns. Christian Academy, lice Department, Front ful deal this was for all and tified by either cost or en- right. Sincerely, D’Arville & Company, Dun- Porch Restaurant, A to Z how everyone benefits. vironmental Sadly, this insistence Patricia C. Hess nellon Pawn, Dunnellon Liquors, Grandview Everyone but the people in considerations. These ac- upon political correctness Dunnellon Auto Upholstery, Dunnel- Church, Greater Dimen- Rainbow Springs. tions may not violate the at any cost and attempted lon Plumbing, Dunnellon sions Christian Assembly, We have all been treated letter of the law, but they resort to government au- Enough already Presbyterian Women’s Ex- Volunteer Thrift Store, to the Greenlight cable fi- certainly violate the intent. thority for its enforcement, with surcharge ercise Group, Dunnellon LLC, The Riverland News asco and the consequent Beyond strictly legal con- either officially or unoffi- The elected officials of Mulch, D & D Custom Cabi- and many anonymous cash rescheduling of the first siderations there is consid- cially, is one reason our flag Dunnellon have made their nets, H. Michael Evans At- donors. payment in the debt bond eration of the hangs in distress. decision. Come hell or high torney at Law, Eastern Star Without any of you, these repayment schedule. This administration of utility Mr. Taylor, both you and I water they are going to No. 235, Electric Beach events could not take place. doesn’t bode well for the pricing, which the state swore an oath to “support charge a 25 percent sur- Salon, Epoxy System, Fero The donations of food, pas- rest of the project. needs to address as it and defend the Constitu- charge to Rainbow Springs & Sons Allstate Insurance, tries, soft drinks, and At first, I looked forward should any pricing by a mo- tion against all enemies, Utility customers. FUMC Harmony Preschool, hands-on help are what to the possibility of fast in- nopolistic provider. foreign and domestic.” At All of the letters to the Fryes Tool Rental, Genesis made this the best year ternet cable service, but Ted Apple present, I hang the Ameri- newspaper and comments Hearing, Grumbles House ever for these holiday now I think I’ll stay away Dunnellon can flag upside down be- to friends and neighbors Antiques, Gigi Hunter State meals. from Greenlight Communi- Boycott Greenlight cause the Constitution is about how unfair this is Farm Insurance, Go for It is with great pride in cations and stick with under attack. will not change their Donuts, Gary’s Nuts, The our community that we AT&T and DishTV, even if it Communications minds. Being typical politi- As residents of Rainbow What do you consider Historic Village of Dunnel- thank all of you, for your costs more, just to keep my cians they will hunker Springs, we deeply regret more important – a symbol lon, Hometown Auto Mart, kind and generous efforts subscriber money out of down till the fury dies the mayor’s attempt to bal- – or the foundation upon Knights of Columbus No. to help. It is because of all Dunnellon’s coffers. down and then they will ance his budget by pur- which our nation defines 8510, Neal Lumapas, MD, of you, that more than 570 Then we were enter- proceed as if nothing hap- chasing Rainbow Springs limited government of the Medical Center, Mike Scott people were able to par- tained by the red-light cam- pened. Well this time, there Utilities and adding an people, for the people, and Plumbing, Myriam’s take of these wonderful era boondoggle in which will be a price to be paid extra 25 percent to our by the people, and thereby Restaurant, Dr. Dane Thanksgiving Day and the installation is report- for arrogance. water bill. safeguards our liberty? Myers, DDS, Nichol’s Lum- Christmas Day Dinners. edly supported by accident — A petition will be We had signed up to be a Although you have my ber, Olsen Insurance, Dr. With Heartfelt Thanks, reports that bear little or mailed to every home- customer of Green light sincere apology because Oliverio Family Medical, John L. Taylor no relation to those condi- owner in Rainbow Springs Communications, but be- our protest offends you, I Personal Mini Storage/U- Commander, tions the cameras will sup- asking them to pledge not cause of the mayor’s ac- cannot and will not end it Haul, Paradise Nail & Spa, Wall Rives Post 58 posedly improve. to purchase anything from tions, our only means of simply for that reason. The Perkins Dentistry, Penn I’ve changed my driving Greenlight Communica- Letter writers will spend protest is to boycott Green- freedom to speak one’s Station Deli & Grill, Rox- habits to avoid the punitive tions between now and the light Communications and mind is a precious right, es- anne Caraway DBA Allstate our money elsewhere fine; again, not because I next election. If the 25 per- I’m a resident of Rain- keep our current cable and pecially when that speech Insurance, Rainbow wish to be an ultra-safe cent surcharge is still in bow Springs and I strongly television providers. disagrees with conven- Springs Golf & Country driver, but simply to keep place, we will proceed to oppose the purchase of our I hope there are other tional wisdom and majority Club potential fine money out of step two. water and sewer system by residents in Rainbow opinion. You and I both Rainbow River Club, the city’s grubby little — It is not our intent to the city of Dunnellon. Springs who will join us in served and sacrificed for Roberts Funeral Home, paws. I can put up with the hurt the businesses or resi- The city has graciously this boycott. that right. Rainbow Jewelers, River- red-light cameras, because dents of Dunnellon; how- offered to sell the water Nelson and Sheila Would you now deny us land News, Rainbow River I can avoid their financial ever, they must take back to us, albeit at an ini- Hildreth liberty by using govern- Animal Hospital, Riverland affect by driving differ- responsibility for electing tial 32 percent increase in Rainbow Springs ment to intimidate and si- Trading & Loan, Repeat ently. Not so with the water lence us? these people to office. Boutique, Red Fox Gallery, cost (6.75 percent, first-year and sewer grab. Adopt-A-Class program Sincerely, Therefore, if this group is Scally’s Lube & Go, Singing rate increase, plus 25 per- As if these two question- ready to launch Dave Sams elected again and the sur- River Tour, Two Sisters, Tri cent surcharge), in a naked able financial adventures The Adopt-A-Class Pro- Dunnellon charge has not been re- County R/C Club, United attempt to increase their aren’t enough, now the city gram is ready to launch. We funded, we will boycott all Methodist Women Group, revenue and thereby make residents will have another are looking for 40 busi- Wake up Rainbow Springs, Dunnellon business. This Walmart and Ye Olde Subs up for several of their egre- bond issue to swallow – this nesses, individuals or or- boycott Dunnellon will also include the many & Pizza. gious financial blunders. time for $6.5 million – to ganizations to adopt a In reference to Dunnel- volunteers that give their Bill Wetmore I guess the water com- pay for the purchase of the class. lon Council acquiring time to make Dunnellon a Dunnellon Fire Rescue pany’s $250,000-a-year Rainbow Springs water and As of now, we have 20 Rainbow Springs Utilities, better place to live. profit, plus the rate in- sewer system. I’m left to sponsors ready to go. The this is just another exam- We have no problem with Legion Post 58 says crease wasn’t enough, be- wonder why Dunnellon meet and greet for the ple of Dunnellon Council your purchase of Rainbow thanks to community cause the greedy city avoided having this bond sponsors and teachers to looking for more revenue to Springs Utility. It is a pri- On behalf of the Ameri- administration then de- rated by the ratings agen- get together is set for Jan waste on meaningless proj- vate company and is avail- can Legion Wall Rives Post cided to tack on the op- cies. 19. Sponsoring a class is a ects. able to the highest bidder. 58 of Dunnellon, I would tional 25 percent All this ugliness and its great way to give back to First the traffic cameras, However, the surcharge is like to offer our heartfelt surcharge. attendant financial bur- the community. After all, then the fiber-optic cable another matter. Quite thanks and sincere appre- The residents of Rain- dens have been foisted on a the next generation will be and now repairing Dunnel- frankly you are ripping off ciation for your support of bow Springs can’t vote in seemingly complacent and running the country in the lon sewers. the residents of Rainbow the annual Thanksgiving city elections, so who cares uninterested citizenry that future. Let’s give them the Wake up Rainbow Springs to cover your own Day Feast and Christmas if they get upset? Easy pick- hopes to go about its busi- education they need to Springs! Rainbow Springs’ incompetence. Dinner at the Post on ings, for sure. ness unmolested by the ad- excel in their dreams of residents get nothing from There is an old saying Thanksgiving Day and Mayor Fred Ward and ministration it elected. what they want to be when the increased utility costs. “Don’t kick the dog or it Christmas Day 2011. Giving City Manager Lisa Algiere No chance of that, given they grow up just like we Either initiate a lawsuit will bite”. You kicked, we back to the community is didn’t even have the good this track record. did 20 or 30 years ago. against this action or, at bite, your move. one of the leading reasons manners to respect the for- The city administration, Helping a teacher can be least, boycott Dunnellon Lynn Black the American Legion ex- malities – aren’t you sup- from the mayor on down as simple as supplying a stores and force the stores Rainbow Springs ists. posed to say something (and abetted by a compliant few students in the class to help vote out all of Dun- Praise for Children’s Many, many thanks go to like, “Hands in the air, this you adopt with the basic nellon City Council. If this the Volunteers of Families is a stick up” when you do See LETTERS page 6 learning tools like paper type of activity continues, Christmas Party 2011 was a spectacular and pencils, calculator or Dunnellon will try to annex year for the annual Needy folder, or as much as help- the Rainbow Springs prop- ing keep the class room erties for tax revenue. Children’s Christmas party. stocked. Then Rainbow Springs We were expecting be- You can give the teacher property will be just an- tween 250 to 300 children, but were pleasantly sur- Great News! a gift card each month to other Citrus Springs type help curb the cost of the place to live. Don’t laugh at prised when 480 children supplies needed or work this. Keep in mind the came to meet Santa and Hello from beautiful Rainbow Springs, where warm greetings with the teacher on an as question; how did Dunnel- Mrs. Claus. They enjoyed a are being sent your way! need bases. It will be a per- lon get permission to run wonderful baked ziti din- sonal choice between you cable on Rainbow Springs ner, with all the fixings, and the teacher of the class roads? provided by the Dunnellon We the Agents are “NOW” Owners you adopt. You will be Pete Creighton Bingo Hall before being working directly with the Dunnellon greeted by Santa. OF OUR “NEW” Real Estate Business, teacher, no middle man. Accidents in area are Dunnellon Fire Rescue If you are interested in can’t say enough about the signing up to help or need disturbing trend generosity of the business Does the number of acci- RAINBOW SPRINGS information, call Viola community and the resi- dents in this area bother Soffe at 465-8000 from 10 dents of Dunnellon area. you? a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday Their donations and sup- I am totally astounded by through Saturday or call port make this event possi- REALTY GROUP, INC. the number of stupid acci- 445-0728 anytime. ble year after year. Truly a dents that take place daily; The Grumble House, Cre- lot of these children may however, I am not sur- ations by Clovis, Carol not have had a Christmas if prised at why so many acci- Same location but with NEW phone numbers. Scott, Doris Magursky, it weren’t for this event, dents occur. Joyce Bergeron, and Sue which has been held con- The No. 1 reason: People Carpenter are ready to go. tinuously for more than 20 Office (352) 489-6595 are preoccupied with cell Also Coldwell Bankers, years. phone conversations, Toll Free • Fax (352) 489-6623 Jack’s Cool Treats and the We at Dunnellon Fire (855) 877-6595 snacking, putting on make- Insurance Center of Dun- Rescue would like to ex- up, chatting, reading, etc. nellon. tend special recognition to With Keith Caton as our Broker, and your Realtors: Janet Pigeon, The No. 2 reason: They We would like to thank the Dunnellon Bingo Hall, Yulee Commander, Sharon Graley, Carole Caird, Rosalie Adler & do not allow enough space them for their support. Tri-County RC Club for co- Dale Ravens have cultivated many great friends in our area Viola Soffe between vehicles or are so sponsoring, Personal Mini Dunnellon far behind the vehicle in Storage/U-Haul and, of through their “Real Estate” transactions front of them it endangers Flag flying upside course, Gary’s Nuts for lo- and when combined, bring YOU almost other drivers. cating Santa at the North down is disgrace The No. 3 reason: Trying Pole for this special event. 200 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL REAL Art Taylor writes in the to be over polite by think- ESTATE Jan. 5 issue that he was We would also like to thank ing they are doing drivers a the residents for their do- “very upset to see an Amer- big favor by wanting them EXPERIENCE! ican flag flying upside nations and time wrapping to turn illegally. When driv- the gifts for Santa and to down at a home on Camp ers try to wave me on ille- Drive.” Moreover he goes recognize all of the busi- gally, I totally ignore them nesses listed below for on to say “this is a slap in or wave my arms to dis- The the face for all Americans.” their generosity. courage them. — Ace Hardware, A to Z office I own the home to which he The No. 4 reason: People refers and respectfully, es- Beverages, Aunt Bobbys who speed up at merge will pecially considering Mr. Antiques, Anglers Resort, areas and expect everyone Taylor’s 30 years service, Avonelle Mackerell, attor- continue disagree. else to allow them to pull in ney, Badcock Furniture, to have There are specific rea- ahead of other folks. Please Blue Gator, Bentley’s sons our flag hangs upside take your turn like every- Restaurant, Blue Run Bicy- access to down and, had Mr. Taylor one else. cle, Born Again Country, Multiple Listing Service cared enough to ask, I My advice to drivers: Just Community Thrift Shop, which provides YOU Exposure to Marion & would have been more than follow the rules of the road! Crock’s Pub, Coast to Coast willing to discuss those rea- I moved here from Pennsyl- Heating & Air, Captain Citrus Counties + 39 additional Counties. Our Website remains unchanged, sons over a cup of coffee. vania and drove most of my Bob’s Airboat Tour, Curt still bringing National and International inquiries. Our flag hangs in protest, a life in rain, sleet, snow – Bond Signs, C.J.’s Trans- form of political speech, you name it I drove in it. mission, Cross at the River We welcome your call and look forward to serving you. We hope that you describing our family’s But here in Florida with Cowboy Church, China will feel free to spread the “Good News” that we are now the new owners view of our nation’s current such beautiful weather Wok, Clean Cut Barber state of affairs – and its im- most of the time, with no Shop, Central Florida Ar- of Rainbow Springs Realty Group, Inc.! We are excited to bring our mediate distress. snow or freezing rain it mory, Creations by Clovus, office to “Greater Heights” and Deliver the “Ultimate Results” for You! But, rather than ask why amazes me that there are Coldwell Banker/Riverland a fellow veteran would re- so many stupid drivers on Realty, Dunnellon Tires & Please know that we are here to serve you with Pride and Integrity! sort to such protest, Mr. the highways. Auto, Dunnellon Bingo Warmly, Taylor reacted emotionally How about making this Hall, Dunnellon Garden and without thought. In- your No. 1 New Year’s Res- Club, Dunnellon Moose The Entire Group here at Rainbow Springs Realty Group, Inc.

deed he calls upon Dunnel- olution: I will drive safely. I Lodge No. 2308, Women of 000A8RC lon police officers and will be considerate of other the Moose No. 1662, Dun- www.myrainbowspringsflorida.com firemen to “respond to the drivers. nellon Chiropractic, Dun- 6  Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012

LETTERS in its elections. But there is could add up. as a new customer. I cannot the subscribers who live Now the city has pur- a way I can vote. I can vote As much as it pains me, respond in kind because within the city limits have chased a free standing util- continued from page X1 with my wallet. The Rain- I’d rather spend the money her actions prevent me their rates increased and a ity just for revenue bow Springs water and on gas than give it to a city from trusting or believing 25 percent surtax added to generation. The role of the city council), is now sitting sewer grab is going to cause that treats its neighbor – her. It is a win-win situa- their bills. city government is to gov- on a financial burden that me – like a cash cow, or When we drive to Ocala ern, not to generate rev- may well lead to bank- me financial harm, so I’ll tion for the city of Dunnel- worse, like a rube on a car- or Inverness, we can buy enue, backed by borrowed ruptcy. Unthinkable, you return the favor. lon and a lose-lose our groceries, fill our vehi- money. It’s placing the city say? It happened to Central I can choose where I nival midway. situation for the residents cles with gas and purchase in great debt. Falls, Rhode Island (refer- spend my money. I don’t Sincerely, of Rainbow Springs. whatever else we need. We Unless you do not have ence online at wsj.com/arti- have to spend it in Dunnel- Al and Marti Spalmacin When I crumbled the let- must all remain together to cable, phone or Internet cle/BT-CO-20110801-709370. lon, though, I have up until Rainbow Springs ter and threw it in the send our message: “United service now, I would not get html) and to many other now because I favor sup- trash, I thought of “Les Mis- Rainbow Springs needs to we stand, divided we fall.” Greenlight as you know cities that took on too much porting local businesses. erables.” Residents of disconnect from city The letter I received your rates will skyrocket as debt during a declining No more. There’s very little Rainbow Springs, we can if anything inside the city Throughout history, gov- either roll over and play stated: “There is a 10 per- it is only for revenue gener- economy – it might well ernments have abused cent late charge if the bill happen here. limits that can’t be found dead accepting the abuses ation. elsewhere. their power until the peo- and dictates that will cer- is not paid by the 15th of Based on the red-light What happens if Green- ple got fed up and took a that month, and the ac- light Communications can’t Let’s see now, grocery tainly come when the city cameras, Greenlight and shopping? There’s Winn- stand. coffers need replenishment count is scheduled for dis- now the quick utility pur- deliver its expected sub- During the Middle Ages, connect if not paid by the scriber base? What if all Dixie and Publix. or we can stand together chase ($2 million more than Plumbing and hardware the lords of the manor dic- and send a clear message. end of the month.” Resi- appraised value), who will Dunnellon drivers wise up tated what was best for the dents of Rainbow Springs, and avoid the red-light supplies? I’ll trek to Lowe’s Our strength is in our num- trust the city? serfs without consulting we need to disconnect the cameras and the right-turn- or Home Depot. bers and our actions. We What the city has done is them. Their decisions were city of Dunnellon for their on-red gotchas – does the Auto parts retailers, per- will be only as strong as our taxation without represen- based on what was best for greed and imperialistic at- monthly equipment rental haps? Plenty on State Road weakest link. If you are not tation. A quote from an the Lords. titude. cost go away if nobody gets 200. with us, don’t whine about Ocala Star-Banner article Dry cleaning? Not in History had just re- Walter Urbanek Oct. 15, 2011, is as follows fined? What if the Rainbow the consequences. We are Rainbow Springs Springs residents refuse to Dunnellon. peated itself. The lords on the victims of a money “The little town along the water their lawns? What if Prescriptions? I’ll use the Dunnellon City Council grabbing scheme by the Resident urges boycott rivers is making a big bet a sizable number of those the pharmacy in Winn- have decided to use the Dunnellon City Council. of Greenlight on the internet worthy of a same residents decide to Dixie or Publix. residents of Rainbow The main goal of the city I believe the City Council riverboat.” I believe it is a not shop within the city Restaurants? There are Springs as a tool to pour purchasing Rainbow has made very bad decisions bad bet as people should limits of Dunnellon in loads on State Road 200. more gold into their cof- Springs Utilities was based on bad assumptions. boycott the unrealistic protest? Who’s gonna pony The list of businesses I’ll fers. They recently in- money, which they expect If I had wanted the Greenlight operation. up the cash to cover the avoid could go on, but no stalled red-light cameras to get from us. We must use amenities of a “big city,” I The City Council paid a shortfall? And who loses if need. You get the idea. that would achieve the the same strategy against would live there. private company $2 million heaven forbid the city does If there’s anything I can same goal. them. When Greenlight This small, money-chal- more than the appraised have to declare bank- do to keep my money from Now, the “Fathers” have cable system is ready to lenged city has borrowed value on the utility. Only a ruptcy? flowing into the city of Dun- purchased Rainbow Springs come on line simply refuse $7 million to compete government entity could Certainly not the consult- nellon, I’ll do it. I’ll re- Utilities, and informed the to subscribe. When you re- against private enterprise. purchase the utility and do ants with their power-point arrange my shopping trips people who live there of ceive a brochure in the Why? In a free market soci- what they have done. Not slides or the city adminis- to get what I need on West their plan to at least double mail telling you about ety, if it was economically good government manage- trators who put forward Dunnellon Road or in the water rates. I am sure Greenlight throw it in the viable, private money ment at all. these ideas and embraced Ocala or on State Road 200. the knights sitting around trash. When a telemarketer would finance and run the You make your decisions them with open arms. For me, the city of Dun- the Round Table are al- calls simply tell them you business. based on past perform- Sigh. A line from the old nellon will now become just ready planning their next do not wish to subscribe. 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BRIEFS JERSEY GIRL continued from page 4 American Legion activities slated spend every penny we American Legion Wall-Rives Post 58 will host its earn. It’s a give and take regular meeting of the post and auxiliary at 7 p.m. relationship. What’s mine the first Wednesday monthly. Dinner will be served is mine and what’s his is at 5:30 for members, spouses and prospective mine. I joke of course. members. So I’d like to say Happy The Dunnellon Young Marines meet at 6 p.m. Anniversary to my hubby. Tuesdays. No, the vacation to Bingo will be at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Doors open at Hawaii that we planned 4. Smoking is not allowed. Refreshments are avail- is not going to happen but able. I’d be happy with you in a The Third Saturday Outdoor Flea Market and motel in Ocala. We can Pancake Breakfast will be from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. save the big trip for our Jan. 21 The public is welcome. 40th. See you there!

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000A7TZ RIVERLAND EDUCATION 8  Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012 DHS earns ‘B’ from state for FCAT (1,135), and West Port (1,191). her staff and the students are School tops all county schools for graduation rate According to state officials, working hard. Schools must earn at least “We are very proud of suc- JEFF BRYAN other making it head of the make the required “adequate 1,050 points on the 2010 FCAT cess,” Lewis exclaimed. “We’re Riverland News class in the district. progress” in various cate- (Florida Comprehensive As- working hard to achieve suc- Officials with the Florida De- gories, they’re automatically sessment Test) and other grad- cess, and our overall score in- Dunnellon High School has partment of Education an- cut one letter grade. Here’s the ing criteria for an “A” grade. dicates we’re doing that.” gotten a dose of good news nounced last week Dunnellon breakdown of Marion County’s Despite the loss of a letter Yet it was the news Lewis from state officials in the past High had earned enough points public high schools: Belleview grade, Dunnellon High Princi- and district officials received few weeks, one putting them in to be classified as an “A” (1,182), Dunnellon (1,068), For- pal Michelle Lewis was prior to Christmas break that good company with other school. est (1,199), Lake Weir (1,137), pleased with the outcome and schools in the district, the However, if schools don’t North Marion (1,121), Vanguard said the overall results show See FCAT page 9

Town Hall meetings Boys & Girls Club ready for big year scheduled to present Four-Day School Week Special to the Riverland News p.m., and take place at schools representing geo- Superintendent Jim graphic areas throughout Yancey hits the road this Marion County: month and next to share  Jan. 23 – Dunnellon El- information about a four- ementary (10235 S.W. 180 day school week coming to Ave. Rd., Dunnellon) Marion County classrooms  this August. Marion County Jan. 26 – Marion Oaks School Board members ap- Elementary (280 Marion proved the plan last June. Oaks Trail, Ocala)  The series of eight iden- Jan. 30 – Lake Weir tical “town hall” meetings Middle (10220 S.E. Sunset provides a budget history, Harbor Rd., Summerfield) steps the school board and  Feb. 6 – Belleview Mid- district have taken over the dle (10500 S.E. 36 Ave., last five years to cut over Belleview) $51 million from the oper-  Feb. 13 – Howard Mid- ating budget, and alterna- dle (1655 N.W. 10 St., Ocala) tives to the four-day week.  Feb. 16 – Maplewood Open to the public, the Elementary (4751 S.E. 24 meetings also provide St., Ocala) those attending the oppor-  Feb. 23 – Oakcrest Ele- tunity to offer budget-cut- mentary (1112 N.E. 28 St., ting suggestions not Ocala) already considered by the  Feb. 27 – North Marion Special to the Riverland News district. School board Middle (2085 W. Hwy 329, Boys & Girls Club members Paige Cecere and Ashely Nagele enjoy making “edible aquifers” at Rain- members will also attend Citra) bow Springs State Park as part of field trip in which members learned about our water supply and various meetings with For more information, pollution. Yancey. contact the Public Rela- All meetings start at 6:30 tions Office at 352-671-7555. Club kicks off new year with trip to state park; readies for new building BETTE NAGELE holes. independent reading Store for their very gen- For the Riverland News Using gummy bears, and other educational erous donation of $3,500. lemon-lime soda and ice activities. At the end of The donation will be Distric’s annual Magnet Happy New Year from cream, members built the month, members will used to maintain impor- the members of the Boys “edible” aquifers to learn trade in points for items tant programs and im- & Girls Club in Dunnel- how fertilizers and pollu- at the club store. prove our current Expo scheduled today lon! tants filter down into our On Friday, Feb. 10, the facility. Special to the Riverland News nologies) and IB Programs, It looks like 2012 will water supply. What a Boys & Girls Club of Mar- The Dunnellon Unit North Marion Middle’s Cam- be the year everything great activity! We look ion County will host “Roc of the Boys & Girls Club What is a magnet school? bridge Checkpoint Program, comes together for us. We forward to our next visit with the Docs,” a dinner of Marion County serves What’s a magnet program? Belleview and North Marion look forward to a new fa- to the park and another dance and auction to children in the greater Can your child attend one in High’s AICE (Advanced In- cility and new program lesson from Ranger raise money for all three Dunnellon area and is Marion County? What are ternational Certificate of offerings that will come Aiken. clubs in Marion County. currently at Ernie Mills the qualifications? Why do Education) Program, Forest with our larger building. Members at the club Table sponsorships are Park on Bostick Street. they even exist? High’s EMIT (Engineering, We closed out 2011 are also earning points still available, as well as For more information If you’ve ever wondered Manufacturing Institute of with a special program at during Power Hour, the individual tickets. Please or to make a donation, about or considered such a Technology) Program, Lake Rainbow Springs State homework and educa- contact Bette Nagele if drop by the club from 3 program or school for your Weir and Vanguard High Park. Ranger Nicki tional program available you would like to donate to 6 p.m., or call direc- child, come learn what’s so schools’ IB Programs, Dun- Aiken, park services spe- each afternoon. Points to this cause or purchase tor James Corne at 208- attractive about these nellon High’s Power Gener- cialist, directed a won- are earned for complet- tickets. 4812 or contact Bette highly-competitive pro- ation Academy, and West derful lesson about the ing homework, helping Our special thanks to Nagele at bnagele11@ grams at a special Magnet Port High’s MCCA (Marion Florida aquifer and sink- younger students study, the Community Thrift bellsouth.net. Expo set from 5 to 7 p.m. County Center for the Arts) Thursday, Jan. 12, at Marion and Early College Programs. Technical Institute (MTI) at These are all magnet schools 1614 S.E. Fort King Street in or programs in Marion PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE Ocala. County. MTI will also display See exhibits from Dr. N.H. its by-application-only pro- Jones Elementary and grams to potential students Madison Street Academy, and parents. Romeo students buzzing State offers online help for Oakcrest Elementary’s In- No advance registration is ternational Baccalaureate required, and anyone from with ‘World of the Week’ students to prep for FCAT (IB) Program, Reddick-Col- the public is invited to at- lier Elementary’s Cam- tend. Romeo Elementary is vocabulary. Dunnellon Middle FCAT Explorer is a free, bridge Program, Howard For more information, call back in the groove as Monday, Jan. 16, is a School students and staff online practice program. Middle’s AAIT (Advanced Expo Coordinator Julie school resumed Jan. 3. school holiday with no are happy to be back in It features four practice Academics Integrated Tech- Shealy at 236-0550. Students are school for stu- school after our programs created continuing to dents or staff. restful Winter especially for mid- learn vocabulary Tuesday, Jan. 17, Break. We are all dle school stu- weekly as we all is a teacher train- ready to meet the dents. All four strive to stretch ing day with no challenges and re- programs offer Junior Honor Society inductee our knowledge. school for stu- wards as we soon practice for the This week’s words dents. Wednes- end the first se- skills tested on the are math related day, Jan. 18, is a mester and move FCAT and features in an effort to in- teacher workday into the second. tips to help stu- crease math vo- Kathy as we prepare for Parents, DMS Jane Ashman dents get the most cabulary. Hultman report cards, so students are of- DMS out of their study Students learn Romeo students will not fered free tutoring Principal time. The four pro- the words, then Principal have class on that daily from 7:30 to 9 grams offered for share with an ad- day either. a.m. in the Media Center. middle school students ministrator or reading Classes resume Thurs- Our certified instructors are: coach during the day in day, Jan. 19. are here to help any stu-  Reading Island offers order to have their Report cards will go dent with the desire to 37 reading passages with names put in a drawing home with students Fri- learn to overcome any over 250 practice ques- Friday. The program has day, Jan. 27. Please re- difficulty they may be ex- tions. been exciting and the view grades and periencing with their  Reading Boardwalk new vocabulary is being comments carefully since school work. Dunnellon contains 60 reading pas- used throughout the day. this marks the mid-year Middle School is very sages and over 500 prac- Be sure and ask Romeo point, and we want to happy to be able to offer tice questions to help students what the word stay on the same page this tutoring program and students do their best on of the week is so that you with student academic we welcome our students the FCAT. can share with our new progress. to take advantage of this  Math Navigator con- opportunity to receive tains 140 math questions EDUCATION BRIEF this free tutoring assis- and features an online tance or just enhance calculator and a handy Special to the Riverland News Containers for these with their current skill formula reference sheet. Twelve-year-old Emily Bowne of Dunnellon, Church collecting box  tops for education labels can be found at levels. Science Voyager con- a seventh-grader in Howard Middle School’s Winn Dixie (ask for box FCAT testing will be tains 190 practice ques- gifted program, was inducted into the Na- The Altar and Rosary at cigarette counter), here before we know it tions, along with tional Junior Honor Society. She has main- Society of St. John the Ace Hardware, To Your and we are reaching out vocabulary exercises and tained Straight A’s in Howard’s Magnet Baptist Catholic Church Health Spa and in the to our DMS parents and 8 lessons on each of the Gifted program since sixth grade. She grad- is continuing to support Narthex of St. John’s students to remind you of areas tested in the Sun- uated from Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary Mag- Box Tops for Education Catholic Church. the free FCAT learning shine State Standards. net School, participating in its Millennium and Campbell Soup For more information tool from the Florida De- The FCAT Explorer is Gifted Program. She is the daughter of Jeff UPC labels for one local about this program, call partment of Education – and Dawn Bowne; and the granddaughter of school. 489-5954. the FCAT Explorer. The See ASHMAN page 9 C.B. and Nita Bowne and Kathy Claffey. Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012  9 ASHMAN today. Dunnellon Middle We’ve got spirit, yes we do, we’ve got spirit, how about you? continued from page 8 School also offers the fol- lowing “Be There” tips to online, it is free, and you help improve your stu- can use it on any computer dents learning: connected to the Internet;  Talk to your child at school, at the library, about school. Make it a even at home. Student per- habit to ask questions formance on the FCAT can about what is going on in benefit from the extra time your child’s academic and spent studying math, read- social setting. Find time ing, and science on FCAT when your child wants to Explorer. Please sign-on talk, such as driving in the today at www.fcatex- car or late at night. En- plorer.com. courage your student to be Student sign-on direc- open-minded and meet tions are: new people.  Sign-in: full last name  Stress the importance and first letter of first of education. Let your name; child know that their edu-  Password: 42, first four cation is important to you letters of last name and the and why it should be im- month and day of birth (in- portant to them as well. clude “0”)  Help your child to  Student Example: build and use time man- Johnny Smith born on agement and organiza- 09/10/95 tional skills. Assist them in  Sign-in: smithj establishing a daily routine  Password: 42smit0910 for doing homework and Parents/guardians wish- provide an ideal environ- ing to speak with their ment for them to work in. child’s teacher(s) may set-  The second semester up a parent/teacher con- will begin Monday, Jan. 23. ference through the DMS Dunnellon Middle School JEFF BRYAN/Riverland News Guidance Office. invites everyone to take Cub Scout Pack 574 was awarded the first-place prize for Most Spirited float by Charlene Williams, left, We also encourage and advantage of all the learn- chairwoman for the annual Dunnellon Christmas Parade, and Beverly Leisure, right, executive director of recommend our par- ing tools offered to them the Chamber. Accepting the award for Cub Scout Pack 574 are Mike Morgan, second from left, Brad Hart ents/guardians sign-up for for success now and in and Ian Drillick. “We’d like to thank Scott and Dora Robinson and their children, Scott II and Kenzie, for the access to the Parent Portal. their future lives. Let’s use of their truck as well as CTA Audio in Inverness for helping us out,” Morgan said. Cub Scout Pack 574 The Parent Portal is of- build a strong foundation is now preparing for their annual Blue and Gold Dinner in Feburary. For more information, see the River- fered throughout the Mar- together! land News in the coming weeks. ion County School District. Finally, our DMS sched- This is a real-time applica- uled after-school activities tion to review how your for next week are: FCAT High are the only other and our staff works hard our students, teachers, child is doing in school Band: Monday, Jan. 9 – two Marion County dis- to make the content rele- parents, and community. right now. The Parent Por- Percussion Band Practice, continued from page 8 trict schools to finish with vant and meaningful to A graduation rate of 94.9 tal is a priceless tool cre- 3:40 to 5 p.m. a graduation rate 90 per- students. percent is most certainly ated to assist our parents Basketball Practice: has the school’s top offi- cent or better. The state “Even as the state con- something we should all help their student stay on  Tuesday, Jan. 10 – Boys cial and her staff on average is 80.1 percent. tinues to raise the bar, celebrate. As a commu- task and alerts parents to and Girls Basketball – 3:40 Cloud Nine. “I am very proud of the our students rise to the nity, we’re doing some- any issues that may de- to 5 p.m. The school’s graduation hard work and effort challenge and meet those thing right.” velop before a report card  Wednesday, Jan. 11 – rate, which is 94.9 per- shown year-in and year- increasing expectations. The figures, the report is issued. If you have not Girls Basketball – 3:40 to 5 cent, is tops in the dis- out by the staff and stu- Earning a diploma is ex- stated, does not include signed up for the Parent p.m. trict. It’s almost 15 points dents at DHS,” Lewis actly what our students students who obtain their Portal we invite you to stop  Thursday, Jan. 12 – higher than the state av- said. “Our students un- spend 12+ years in school General Educational De- by our Guidance Office in Boys and Girls Basketball erage. derstand the importance to do. It’s the culmination velopment (GED) diplo- Building No. 1 and sign-up – 3:40 to 5 p.m. Lake Weir and Forest and value of education of many years of work for mas.

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For the Riverland News “Our minds weren’t fo- cused,” he explained. “We The Dunnellon High didn’t make smart choices School Boys started off 2012 with the ball, we took too with a tough test, facing the many chances and couldn’t fifth-ranked Eustis Panthers, finish the game.” Jan. 6, proving they are one Other players thought the of the top-10 teams in the major issue was “team chem- state with a 65-37 victory istry,” two of the proponents against the Tigers. for increasing teamwork “We played really well the were Willie Robinson and first quarter, but the second Denziel Thomas: “We didn’t quarter we didn’t play as play so well, because we did- well,” Dunnellon coach Eric n’t have team chemistry.” Hayes said. “We had dug our- Dunnellon played Tues- selves into a deep hole by day against Tavares. Results halftime and played better were not available at press the second half, trying to dig time. The Tigers play at 7:30 ourselves out.” p.m. Friday at home against The players know the rem- Belleview and at 4:30 p.m. edy for improvement now Saturday against Lake Weir. though. Dunnellon will celebrate “We weren’t taking care of Parent Appreciation Day Special to the Riverland News the ball, we need to practice against the Hurricanes. Former Dunnellon High School football coach Richard Kennedy flanked by former DHS football play- harder and play hard from The Tigers return to the ers at his Hall of Fame induction ceremony. the start,” Ngqabutho Sigogo road Tuesday, Jan. 17, when said. they travel to Brooksville to Jordan Loyola was an- face Hernando in a district Former DHS coach, Kennedy, Inducted into Hall of Fame other varsity player to recog- contest. Tip-off is scheduled nize mistakes the Tigers for 7:30 p.m. Riverland News burg Times, and in 2006, Richard Kennedy, for- he was named one of the mer Dunnellon High state’s winningest high School head football school coaches by the Or- coach, was inducted into lando Sentinel. the Florida Athletic Kennedy’s overall Coaches Hall of Fame Sat- record was 230-81-1 in 28 urday, Jan. 7, at the Hilton years as a head football Oceanfront Resort in Day- coach at Dunnellon, Tren- tona Beach. ton, Crestview, Leesburg “Needless to say, I’m to- and Liberty County. tally humbled by it,” he Thirty-five of his players said of the honor. “It was received college scholar- just awesome, mind bog- Special to the Riverland News ships and three (Ernie gling the support I re- Coach Richard Kennedy shares memories with Mills, Vito McKeever and ceived from the former Dunnellon High football players, from left, Ricky Easmon) went on to community. It just blew Al Miller, Roger Sibbald, Ricky Easmon, Tom play in the NFL. me away, it was incredi- Boss, Kennedy and Vito McKeever, at the Hall of Richard and his wife, ble. There were more peo- Fame Banquet. Gayle, currently reside in ple from Dunnellon than Marianna, Fla. They are all of the rest of them to- right there among other the state’s longest win both retired from Liberty gether.” great coaches who have streak at 36 games. County High School. More than 50 former been inducted into the “We loved it,” he said of “Totally the greatest Dunnellon football play- FACA Coaches Hall of his time living here. “It’s a memories of our life, my ers and friends attended Fame. great place to live. I’ve got life, our daughters’ lives, the ceremony to honor the “Coach Kennedy has to say, just great, great even though they were former coach for his out- touched the lives of a people there too. young, very young,” he standing contribution to number of people in a “My wife and I were said of his tenure in Dun- high school athletics and number of towns through- talking about it the other nellon. “It was an awe- the coaching profession. out the state of Florida; day on our way home. some experience. I’m the JULIE MANCINI/For the Riverland News “It was a special day for however, none more so We’ve been gone for 26 luckiest person in the Jerrell White shoots over a Eustis defender during Coach Kennedy, as well as than the town of Dunnel- years and we both have world. I’m so, so thankful the Tigers’ contest against the fifth-ranked Panthers. the players who were for- lon. He will always be ap- such fond memories of to a lot of people, a lot of tunate enough to play for preciated and will always our time there, that maybe people in Dunnellon.” him and be there to sup- have a special place in the we need to move back. Their daughter, Marie, Tourney to benefit Boys & Girls Club port him during the induc- hearts of those who The community was so teaches Language Arts at tion ceremony,” said played for him.” good to us. It’s a very ex- Liberty County Middle The sixth annual Rotary includes a deli buffet lunch Roger Sibbald, who Of his 35 years of coach- tremely special place. I School, while their Club of Ocala Sunset Golf and complimentary bever- played for Kennedy from ing experience, 10 years think about Dunnellon a youngest daughter, Julie, Scramble, benefiting the ages. For more information 1977 to 1979, including the were spent at Dunnellon lot, it’s home to us. coaches college softball at Boys & Girls Club of Mar- about sponsorships or to back-to-back state cham- High School where he In 1979, Coach Kennedy Southeastern Louisiana. ion County, will at 12:30 register for the tourna- pionship teams. “It was a won back-to-back State was named the North Jeff Bryan, the editor of p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the ment, contact Nicholas well-deserved honor and Football Championships Suncoast “Coach of the the Riverland News, con- Golden Ocala Golf and Blaser at 352-427-9804 or e- his accomplishments rank in 1978 and 1979 and had tributed to this report. Equestrian Club. Entry fee mail nicholas.blaser@ Decade” by the St. Peters- is $125 per player, which td.com.

DHS girls’ soccer drops two games ‘Race for the Kids’ scheduled Feb. 11 The Covenant Chil- zation would like expand dren’s Home of Dunnel- its site to include five lon will host a 5K houses with a total of 40 Run/1-Mile Walk/Kids children being served. Fun Run Saturday, Feb. The event will help pro- 11, at Spruce Creek Pre- vide the funding required serve Community on for operation of the State Road 200. The race Covenant Children’s’ will start at 8 a.m. for run- Home. ners and 8:30 for walkers. The entry fee is $20 for The event will be held those who pre-register rain or shine. and $25 the day of race. Covenant Children’s All pre-registered run- Home is located on a 20- ners and walkers are acre site in Citrus County, guaranteed a T-shirt and approximately 1-mile gift bag. Awards will be south of Dunnellon. Cur- presented to the top fin- AMANDA ORTMAN/For the Riverland News rently, there is one home ishers in each age group. Dunnellon High School soccer players Chloie Tiger Stadium, and on Jan. 5, Belleview racked up all capable of housing eight All participants in the Kuhlmann and Paige Volker attempt to clear the ball their goals in the final 16 minutes to post an 8-0 vic- resident children and the Kids Fun Run will re- from against a pair of Belleview offensive players Jan. tory against the Tigers. “We are really looking forward house parent family. ceive a participation 5 at Tiger Stadium. Even though the Dunnellon High to growth and improvement for seasons to come,” There is also a private medallion. School girls’ soccer team didn’t win either of their Dunnellon coach Becca Burton said. The Lady Tigers school for the children at Register at www.cchfl. games this past week, they are still keeping their played Tuesday at West Port and Wednesday at Crystal the home. org or www.drcsports. heads up. On Jan. 4, Forest beat the Tigers, 10-0, at River. Results were not available at press time. Eventually, the organi- com.

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Annie W. Johnson needs items for Methodist church to host spaghetti homeless program dinner The Annie W. Johnson Senior and The Women of the First United Family Center is in need of items for its Methodist Church of Dunnellon will Project Homeless program, which is de- host its annual spaghetti dinner Satur- signed to help the homeless with food, day, Jan. 14, at the Friendship Hall of tents and coolers. All three items are the Church at 21501 W. State Road 40. There will be two seatings, the first at needed at this time. If you are able to as- 4:30 p.m. and the second at 5:30. Adult sist us in this matter, contact the Annie tickets are available in advance for a do- W. Johnson Center at 489-8021. nation of $6, children 10 and younger Penno VFW Post plans events are $3. Adult tickets at the door will be a Edward W. Penno VFW Post 4864, $7 donation. There will be a limited 10199 Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus number of tickets for each seating. It is Springs, announce the following events. an all-you-can-eat event. For more in- Join us for Darts at 1 p.m. Tuesdays formation or advance tickets, call the church office at 489-4026. and Bingo at 1 p.m. Mondays. $1 Hot Dogs are available for lunch on those Dunnellon Garden Club to meet days. The Dunnellon Garden Club will meet Please plan to join us for dinner from at noon Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Dun- 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays. Tickets are $8 nellon Women’s Club, 11756 Cedar St. JEFF BRYAN/Riverland News each. Jewel Pontius will be the guest speaker The Woman’s Club of Dunnellon was awarded the first-place prize for Best Dec- and will talk about Lasagna Gardening. orated float by Charlene Williams, left, chairwoman for the annual Dunnellon The canteen is open Sunday through Saturday at noon; and closes at 8 p.m. or All guests are welcome. For more infor- Christmas Parade, and Beverly Leisure, right, executive director of the Cham- mation call Bobbi Shaw at 489-8554. later Monday through Saturday except ber. Accepting the award for the Woman’s Club of Dunnellon are Annie Laura Tickets for the annual fashion at 11 Dickens, second from left, and Holly Fisk. for meeting nights, and 6 p.m. Sundays. a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the First For more information, call (352) 465- Methodist Church on West State Road, 4864. are on sale for $15. This year’s luncheon RIVERLAND GARDENER Creative Calligraphers to meet today will be prepared and served by students The Creative Calligraphers of Citrus of Dunnellon High School’s Culinary Springs will meet at 12:30 p.m. today, Department. Jan. 12, at the Citrus Springs Library, The fashions and jewelry will be pro- vided by “La Te Da” of Crystal River and 1826 W. Country Club Blvd., Citrus Hydroponic gardening modeled by members of the Dunnellon Springs. Following a practice session on Garden Club. the Foundational Hand, the group will Tickets may be purchased from gar- have a brief business meeting and Show den club members or call Erline Likens taking root and Tell session of last month’s projects. at 465-4656 or Sandy Robinson at 489- For more information, call the Citrus 2785. rowing plants hy- tank filter can make the Pests are generally less Springs Library at 352-489-2313. Christian Women’s group to meet droponically in- required bubbles. of an issue as the soil is Woman’s Club of Dunnellon The Dunnellon Christian Women’s Gvolves growing in a The fertilizer must be removed. One must watch slates events Connection will meet at noon Wednes- liquid filled with nutri- specifically for hydro- for wilt due to the high The Woman’s Club of Dunnellon will day, Jan. 25, at Springs Banquet Hall ents rather than the con- ponic growing as this mix moisture levels that will meet at noon Thursday, Jan. 12, for their (Springs Presbyterian Church), 1060 W. ventional soil will contain the be present, and good General Meeting at the Woman’s Club. Withlacoochee Trail, (County Road 39), gardening. You as correct amount of plant hygiene and water This will be a potluck. The donation for Dunnellon. “Pack up and Hit the Road” the grower will macro and micro changing will be required the month will be the “Homeless Chil- is the theme this month. Julie Mariner control the nutrients the plant to prevent plant deaths. dren and Youth Center.” They are in and Janet Baker will be the guest speak- amount of oxygen, will need. The ph If you suffer from a bad need of boys’ sizes 5 through 10 under- ers. and nutrients that level needs to be back and find bending an Tickets are $12 per person. RVSP by wear, socks in medium and large; coats, the plants are 6.0, so purchasing issue then this may be a Thursday, Jan. 19. Call Dot at 465-1150 or jackets and sweaters, plus men’s size given. a ph kit will be way to help you harvest Maggie at 465-6153. Tickets must be hon- small for older youths. If you wish to do- Vegetables such needed. your crops as you can ored if canceled after Jan. 19. as lettuce, cucum- Tracy The fluid will nate money, make check payable to the place the tanks at a level bers and peppers Jenner need to be Woman’s Club of Dunnellon. Retired Nurses to meet in January to suit you. are good choices changed every two The Citrus Marion Chapter of The I have seen some won- The Woman’s Club will meet at 1:30 to be grown. Tomatoes weeks, and I have been Florida Registered Nurses Retired derful easy ideas for p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, for Game Day at will enjoy this growing told that allowing the the Woman’s Club. Bring your favorite (RNR) will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. units, and will get in- 23, at the West Marion Medical Building, method. These systems fluid to drop to the base game(s) for all to enjoy. If you wish to can range from very pro- of the lowest root will structions to pass on. Room 240. Monica Beaton, a physical I understand that a hy- bring snacks or drinks, please do. For therapist and certified vestibular thera- fessional expensive se- help promote the oxygen more information, call Joan Cothern at tups to homemade. take up. droponics shop can be pist, will be the guest speaker. The char- found in Homosassa, and 465-0782 or Gerry Hess at 465-8195. ity for January is Kids Central and When you have chosen Here in Florida this The annual Soup-A-Thon will be at 11 your plants look for a style of gardening could another in Floral City. cash-only donations can be made. RN’s a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. For more informa- double walled pot, ce- be good as the watering Tracy Jenner, the wishing to attend should call Gladys at tion, call Holly Fisk, chairwoman, at ramic, or glass container. job has been replaced by Riverland Gardener, can 352-854-2677 or Mary Jane at 352-726- Plastic buckets can be the water the plant sits be reached at tracyjen- 465-8305. 6882 by Thursday, Jan. 19. used, and one lady told in. [email protected]. me she has even tried mason jars. This method is known as static solution culture. 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000A5VI 12  Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012 American Legion Mural Ernestine Thomas: ‘Rough on the outside, sweet on the inside’

NANCY KENNEDY schools were still segre- For the Riverland News gated back then. After high school, You didn’t mess with Ernestine worked as a Ernestine Thomas. teacher’s aide and then You’d say, “Hello Miss as a housekeeper and a Ernestine. How are you babysitter while raising doing?” She’d put on her her daughters, Sheri gruff face and say, “Like I (Beeler) and Valerie want to.” (Williams). Later, she Then you’d think, worked as a certified “That’s one mean lady,” nursing assistant for Hos- but you’d be wrong. pice of Citrus County for That was just Ernes- 10 years. Ernestine Thomas tine’s joking side. If you “It was my grand- Special to the Riverland News continued the conversa- mother, my mom, my sis- ately nicknamed “Trou- The American Legion Post 58 recognized the artists who helped contribute their tion you’d know that she ter and myself in this ble.” She came armed time and talent to painting murals on the north side of the building at Post 58s was probably one of the house,” Beeler said. “She with a joke or two from recent meeting. Those recognized for their contributions by Post Commander nicest, most caring ladies and my grandmother the album where she kept John Taylor, right, from left, are: Jon Sharkey, Amy Sharkey, Doris Magursky, you ever met. lived in Marion County a collection of them. Michael Wilmshurst, Diane Sellner, Kourtni Budy and Sue Ellen PeCord. Not pic- Ernestine Thomas died and then in 1957 they She told the Chronicle tured are Lois Brauckmuller and Mitch PeCord. peacefully Dec. 30. She built this house, the only in 2010, “I’m always say- was 81. brick house in the neigh- ing something funny. I Born and raised in borhood at the time, out- like to keep people Dunnellon, in her early side of Miss Annie laughing and having a Obituaries years Thomas grew up Johnson’s house.” good time. I’ve always during the days of segre- Ernestine and Annie been that way. I have a gation, attending grade Johnson were friends. To- gift for talking.” Sue A. family home, traveling, Kaylee, Spencer, Cory, school in the old Second gether, the two women She had also admitted and if not those, she was Kaitlyn, Keegan, Nicko- Bethel Missionary Bap- brought food all over to being nosy, watching Seitz, 69 fishing. las, Serena, Alex, Cody, tist Church building on town to the homebound. everything and informing Sue A. Seitz, 69, of Dun- Linda was the amorous Jacob, Justin, and Alli- West Test Court — now In her later years, Ernes- the staff and others what nellon, died Sunday, Jan. wife of John Lyon; dedi- son; loyal sister of Larry the Annie Johnson Cen- tine continued helping was going on — like if 1, 2012 at Legacy House, cated mother of Nicholas Register; and the devoted ter. those in need as a daily someone came in and Ocala. Survivors include (Margaret) Winn of Den- daughter of the late Cleo The high school she at- volunteer at the Annie wanted to take more than her husband, Walter; ver, Colo., committed and Marion Register. tended burned down dur- Johnson Center, the next two loaves of bread. sons, Walter Seitz and step-mother over the Her memorial will take ing her senior year and street over from her “She was our ‘bread Barney Wilkes both of years to Margaret Anne place at Roberts Funeral the students finished house. Nazi,’” said Linda Dunnellon. Services (Erik) Johnson of Smyrna, Home 19939 E. Pennsyl- school wherever they Every day Ernestine Rutherford, center staff were at 11 a.m., Friday, Ga., James (Anita) Hall of vania Ave, Dunnellon, FL could find room, usually would walk to the center Jan. 6, 2012 with Rev. Buford, Ga., Warren (An- 34432, Friday, Jan. 13, in churches, since where she was affection- See THOMAS page 13 Terry McKee presiding at drea) Hall of Woodstock, 2012 at 11 a.m. In lieu of Roberts Funeral Home of Ga., Deidra (John) Martin flowers donations can be Dunnellon. of Davenport, Iowa., sent to the Marion County www.gruffsontheriver.com (352) 465-2881 Ernestine David (Jolene) Lyon of Humane Society, 701 N.W. Idaho Springs, Idaho, and 14th Rd., Ocala, FL 34475. Thomas, 81 Michelle (Chad) Troska; Ernestine Thomas, 81, loving grandmother of OBITUARIES page 13 died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 12084 S. Williams St., Dunnellon, FL 34432 in Lecanto. Survivors in- Offers good thru 1/31/12 clude two daughters, Jan- ice Beeler and Valerie Williams both of Dunnel- On SEAFOOD FEST lon; step-daughter, Seven Days A Week Friday the 13th Tracey Gray of Alachua; ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT two sons, George Thomas from 5pm-9pm Jr. of Arlington, Va., and Rain or Shine SEAFOOD BUFFET Rev. Herbert Thomas of Tallahasee. Services • Live Maine Lobster (not included in buffet) were 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at 1st Bethel • Prime Rib Dinner Every Friday Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Nathaniel • Biggest Salad Bar in Town Rawls Jr., and Rev. Michael Warren All Day, Every Day, includes soup presided. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home of Dunnellon, www.RobertsofDunnel- The Feast - Family Style lon.com. Saturday is Family Day at Gruffs Linda A. Enjoy the best BBQ around - slow smoked to perfection Winn-Lyon, 63 Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Ribs, Smoked Chicken Linda A. Winn-Lyon, 63, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Fries, Rolls of Dunnellon, lost her $ 99 battle to cancer on Thurs- 39 (Feeds 6-8) day, Jan. 5, 2012 at the

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000A9GC 000A650 Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012  13 OBITUARIES Florida; six grandchil- dren and 19 great grand- CHURCH BRIEFS continued from page 12 children. number of tickets for ner’s class. The study will free-will offering will be A memorial service will Methodist church to host spaghetti dinner each seating. It is an all- be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. asked at this event. For be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Thursdays, starting Jan. more information, con- The Women of the First you-can-eat event. For Jan. 28 at Holy Faith 12, at the church at 20831 tact 352-854-4509, ext. United Methodist Church more information or ad- Episcopal Church, 19924 Powell Road. Cost is 221. of Dunnellon will host its vance tickets, call the W Blue Cove Drive, Dun- $13.50 plus a few other annual spaghetti dinner church office at 489-4026. nellon. In lieu of flowers, one-time supplies. For Church to host annual Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Proceeds from the dinner donations can be made to more information, call flea market Friendship Hall of the will be used for UMW the Holy Faith Episcopal Debbie Coradi at 445- Dunnellon Presbyte- Church at 21501 W. State Mission projects. Church. 9528. rian Church will host its Road 40. There will be Roberts Funeral Home, Church to host annual flea market from two seatings, the first at Lutheran church to host Thomas T. Dunnellon, provided in- bible study 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, 4:30 p.m. and the second Coolidge, 98 formation. First Baptist Church of Gospel music event Feb. 25. The church is at at 5:30. Adult tickets are Dunnellon will host a se- Arizonans Dave Ander- Thomas T. Coolidge, 98, the corner of Ohio and available in advance for a ries titled, “Precept son and Kelly Patten will of Dunnellon, died Mon- Lynn Chestnut streets in the day, Dec. 26, 2011 at donation of $6, children Upon Precept,” a commu- perform at 7 p.m. Tues- Historic District. For Legacy House of Ocala. Bickers, 64 10 and younger are $3. nitywide, interdenomina- day, Jan. 24, at Joy Born in Hudson, Mass. Lynn Bickers, 64, of Adult tickets at the door tional study of Abraham: Lutheran Church at more information, call on Jan. 1, 1913 residing in Dunnellon, died Satur- will be a $7 donation. Becoming a Friend of the Southwest State Road 200 the church office at 489- Massachusetts and Maine day, Jan. 7, 2012. There will be a limited Faithful God, a begin- at 83rd Place, Ocala. A 2682. until he and his wife She was born July 25, Ruth moved to Dunnellon 1947 in Chicago, Ill., and from her was to look out operas and “Jeopardy!" wild cats, about 15 of them. in 1979. He was a dedi- is the loving wife of Gayle THOMAS for others and to give to loved bringing the “girls” Every day she would sit at cated member of Holy Bickers; mother of Janet continued from page 12 others and not be selfish,” at her doctors’ offices little her kitchen table and fix Faith Episcopal Church Murray and Dena Sade of Beeler said, “and to be gifts. She liked to shop and their food, cutting up left- and affiliated with VFW member. “She was strict Champaign, Ill.; grand- strict on your kids.” keep up with fashion, and overs to mix with dry food 4864 of Citrus Springs. about that, but she also mother of 6; also sister of Her sister, Valerie and then set out on her Tom graduated from liked people and liked to always chose Golden Cor- Bruce Hollinger of Red- Williams, said she appreci- back porch. She’d yell, Bowdoin College, ral when she went out to ington Shores. help out — and she would- “Sarah” (the name of the Brunswick Maine in 1936. ated the way her mom al- eat. Her pride and joy were n’t let anyone do for her. original stray cat) and all He was a decorated offi- ways kept good records She liked to curse and her children, grandchil- She’d say, ‘I’m slow, but I’ll the cats in the neighbor- cer in World War II and get it.’ She was a real and was a good provider “take a little drink on the dren, and caring for her hood would come running. retired from the Army fighter.” for them. side” (gin) and play cards, family and friends. “She was rough-looking Reserves as a Lt. Col. Her daughters remem- “That’s one thing I took and she was becoming a bit Memorials may be on the outside,” Beeler 1962. Tom was an Archi- ber her as being strict, but from her, to keep things in of a hoarder, but she would said. “People would say, tectural Engineer in made in Lynn Bickers also letting them have fun. good order. I appreciate do anything to help anyone Worcester, Mass. until his name to Legacy House The life of the party her- learning that from her,” — and she made good bis- ‘Your mama looks so retirement the late 60’s. Hospice of Marion self when she was younger, she said. cuits. mean,’ but she was a He was preceded in County, Inc., 9595 S.W. she let her girls have par- Another thing they “She liked to change sweetheart. People who death by his wife, Ruth 110th Street, Ocala, FL ties at the house. learned from watching cars a lot and take trips knew her would say, ‘Your Jackson Coolidge who 34481 or The First United But if you stepped out of their mother — not to see with her friends,” Williams mom’s the nicest lady I’ve died in 1999. He is sur- Methodist Church, 21501 line, or if you were out the color of a person. said. “It didn’t matter if it ever known.’ That was her vived by three sons, W. Highway 40, Dunnel- playing and it got dark and “People are just people,” was late in the day or not, way.” George A. Coolidge of lon, FL 34431. she had to call for you, you she believed. they’d get in the car and go Nancy Kennedy can be Massachusetts, Jack J. Arrangements are by knew you were in big trou- Ernestine Thomas loved to Miami or Atlanta or reached at Coolidge of Arizona, and Roberts Funeral Home of ble, Beeler said. doing her puzzles and Sarasota or the Carolinas.” nkennedy@chronicleon- Thomas S. Coolidge of Dunnellon. “I think what I learned quilting. She watched soap And she loved her cats — line.com or 352-564-2927. CLEANMASTER TTRANSFORM TRRAANNSSFFOORRMM YYOURYOOUURR GARAGEGGAARRAAGGEE CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING N EW Y EAR ’ S S PECIALS Our commitment to personalized eyecare... $ 15 24 Years Need a NEW Optometrist? 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FAMILY FEATURES ports-hungry fans need some serious eats to fuel their game-day fun. When MVP Chili friends and family get together at your place to take in the big game, make Makes: 12 cups, 6 to 8 servings sure you have great food ready to keep them satisfied all the way until the clock runs out. 2 packages (19 ounces) Johnsonville Hot Italian Sausage Links, casings S removed (use mild links for a less spicy chili) These Italian Sausage Sliders, Sausage Dippers and Sauces, Chipotle Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas and an all-star MVP Chili from Johnsonville are packed 1 large onion, diced with flavor that will score big with fans of all ages. To get more game-day recipes 3 cloves garlic, minced to feed your hungry crowd, visit www.johnsonville.com. 2 tablespoons chili powder (use mild chili powder for less spicy chili) 1/4 teaspoon cumin Sausage Dippers 1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer (can substitute with light beer Makes: 18 servings Chili Station or 1 cup beef stock) 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 3 packages (13.5–14 ounces Be a true chili champ by setting up a crowd-pleasing chili station with some of 2 tablespoons tomato paste each) Johnsonville these winning ideas: Salt and pepper Smoked Sausage (such as  Give guests the option to top brats or baked potatoes with chili. 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans Beddar with Cheddar, 1 can (15.5 ounces) red kidney beans Jalapeño & Cheddar,  Serve it in large mugs so it’s easy to manage. 1 1/2 cups corn (frozen or fresh off the cob) Turkey with Cheddar or Chipotle Monterey Jack  Serve in mini bread bowls — just hollow out small, round sourdough loaves, Decase sausage and sauté in a large pot; use a wooden spoon to crumble sausage as Cheese Chicken Sausage) toast them in the oven for a few minutes to firm up the inside of the bowl, it cooks. then fill with chili. Once sausage is nicely browned, stir in onion, garlic, chili powder and cumin and Cut sausage links into 1-inch pieces. continue cooking until onion softens, about 5 minutes. In large skillet, cook sausage over  Set out a variety of toppings and sides guests can use to customize their chili: Add beer and allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes, scraping up any medium-high heat until lightly Sour cream Sliced jalapeños Cornbread/corn brown bits from bottom of pan. browned and heated through. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and allow it to simmer, uncovered for an additional Serve with toothpicks and dipping Scallions Cheeses, like cheddar, muffins 10 to 15 minutes on medium-low, stirring occasionally. sauces. pepper jack or queso Crackers Chopped red onion Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. blanco Tomatoes Tortilla chips Finally, stir in beans and corn. Spicy Hot Buffalo Sauce Cilantro Let this come to a simmer and it’s ready to serve. Makes: 2 cups buffalo sauce Can be prepared a day ahead. plus 2 cups blue cheese dressing 1/2 cup butter, cubed Italian Sausage Sliders 1 bottle (12 ounces) hot sauce 1 bottle (16 ounces) blue Makes: 16 sliders, 6 to 8 servings cheese salad dressing 2 pounds Johnsonville In microwave-safe bowl, combine All Natural Ground butter and hot sauce. Cover and Sausage or links, decased microwave on high for about 2 1 pound ground beef minutes or until butter is melted. 16 slider buns or mini Stir until smooth. sandwich rolls Serve buffalo sauce in one bowl Condiments and blue cheese dressing in another In large bowl, combine sausage and bowl. beef. Using your hands, blend meats together and form into one large ball. Use a spoon or a small measuring cup Orange Bourbon to gather up about a 3-ounce ball and Barbecue Dip press into patties. Makes: 1 1/4 cups servings In large skillet over medium-high 1 cup original or bourbon heat, pan fry 4 or 5 sliders at a time. barbecue sauce Cook for about 3 minutes, then flip 1/4 cup orange marmalade and continue cooking for another In microwave-safe bowl, combine 3 minutes. barbecue sauce and orange Test for doneness. Internal tem - marmalade. perature should be 160°F. Cover and microwave on high Slice buns and top sliders with for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated your favorite condiments. through.

Chinese Dipping Sauce Chipotle Monterey Jack Cheese Chicken Makes: 1 1/2 cups 1 jar (7 ounces) hoisin sauce Sausage Quesadillas 1 jar (7 ounces) plum sauce Makes: 6 servings In microwave-safe bowl, combine 12 flour tortillas (8 inches) hoisin sauce and plum sauce. 1 package (12 ounces) Cover and microwave on high Johnsonville Chipotle for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated Monterey Jack Fully through. Cooked Chicken Sausage, chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely Creamy Mustard Dip chopped Makes: 1 1/3 cups 3 green onions, chopped 1 cup spicy brown mustard 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded 1/4 cup sour cream Colby Jack cheese 2 tablespoons horseradish Salsa (optional) In bowl, combine mustard, sour Place 3 tortillas on a large greased cream and horseradish. baking sheet. Sprinkle each with sausage, red pepper, green onion and cheese. Top each with a tortilla. Cajun Mustard Dip Place baking sheet on the center Makes: 1 cup oven rack. Broil for 2 minutes on each 1 cup spicy brown mustard side or until golden brown. 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning Cut into wedges. Repeat with re- Hot pepper sauce, to taste maining ingredients. Serve with salsa. In bowl, combine mustard, seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012  15 Out to pastor Parade Winners Some amazing words for the New Year opping the list this politician two legs to ally, at someone else’s ex- year of words not to stand on, they are always pense. If I could go to a Tbe used is the word switching from one leg to party with somebody else “amazing.” Allegedly the next. Now I know why paying for it, I guess I (which I think is a politician has a would go to. one word that left foot and a right Whenever somebody should not be used foot. asks me which political this year) 1,500 “Earmarks,” is party I belong to I usually people voted to another word I respond by saying, “The ban the word would like to see birthday party.” At a birth- “amazing.” banned for this day party, at least you get JEFF BRYAN/Riverland News Dunnellon Christian Academy was awarded the second-place prize for Best Of all the words I coming year. A to eat cake and sometimes Decorated float by Charlene Williams, left, chairwoman for the annual Dunnel- would like to see politician without in the excitement get a lit- lon Christmas Parade, and Beverly Leisure, right, executive director of the canceled during his or her ear- tle bit on your face. At po- Rev. James Chamber. Accepting the award for Dunnellon Christian Academy is Principal this year, “amaz- marks is like a litical parties, everybody Snyder Kristy Nelson, second from left, and Katey Fontaine. ing” is not one of skunk without his is eating their own words them. stink. If you take a skunk, and ending up with egg on One word I would like you are going to have to their face. CHURCH BRIEFS to see banned is, “cau- put up with his stink. I suppose there would cus.” I have no idea what I guess the politician be a whole lot of other Church to host monthly nan and her helpers. Ad- If childcare is desired, this word means. Sure, I needs to do something words I could add to my fish fry vent is 1.2 miles west of call the church office for can look it up in the dic- with his or her ears for list. One word I am not St. John the Baptist State Road 200 on County arrangements. LIFT tionary and find out what they certainly are not em- going to ban and that is Catholic Church at the Road 484, across from the meets at 7 p.m. the first it is supposed to mean, ployed in hearing any- God’s Word. There is corner of U.S. 41 and Fire House. For more in- Wednesday monthly. but when used in the po- thing from their nothing more amazing to State Road 40 East in formation, call the For more information litical arena, I am all con- constituents. If a politi- me than the relevance of Dunnellon hosts a fish fry church at 465-7272. about this ministry, e- fused. cian insists on earmarks, I God’s word in my life the first Friday monthly. Rainbow Springs church mail Cindy Greaves at Yet, this word is em- think we ought to do some today. One word I love is, Cost is $7 for adults; stu- women@caringpeople. ployed in the process of marking of their ears. “Trust in the LORD with to host LIFT ministry dents and children are org. determining who will be When I was a youngster all thine heart; and lean Join the ladies at the free. The fish fry is open Rainbow Springs Vil- the nominee for the polit- in school, my teachers not unto thine own under- Rainbow Springs Village to the public and is in the Church for Ladies in Fel- lage Church is at 20222 ical office of President of found a wonderful use for standing. In all thy ways church pavilion. the United States. I think my ears. Whenever they acknowledge him, and he lowship Together (LIFT) S.W. 102nd St. Road, Dun- it is interesting that in wanted me to do some- shall direct thy paths” Advent Sunday school fellowship. The goal is to nellon, south of Winn order to get to the White thing, they would grab me (Proverbs 3:5-6). programs slated LIFT one another in en- Dixie and west of U.S. House every politician by the ears and jerk me I am quite content to The Episcopal Church couragement, LIFT our 41). For more informa- needs to start with a Na- into the right direction. allow God have the last of the Advent has started missionaries in prayer tion, contact the church tive American caucus. Where are those teachers word in my life. I have a series of Sunday school and LIFT the name of at 489-0249 or at www.car- Another word I would when you really need found it to be amazingly classes for children ages Jesus Christ. ingpeople.org. like to see banned for the them? I would like to help true. 3 to 12 from 10 to 10:45 year is the word “polling.” them with their ear jerk- The Rev. James L. Sny- a.m. Sundays. Immedi- It seems no politician can ing operation. I know. der is pastor of the Family ately following Sunday do anything without first Let’s call it the Ear Jerk- of God Fellowship, PO School, the children may doing some polling. They ing Operation. Box 831313, Ocala, FL participate in the Cele- will spend millions of dol- One final word I would 34483. He lives with his bration of Holy Eucharist lars doing this polling. like to see obliterated is wife, Martha, in Silver with the congregation. Contemporary politi- the word “party.” Espe- Springs Shores. Call him Children do not need to cians would not know cially when associated at 352-687-4240 or e-mail be church members to at- what day of the week it with something political. [email protected]. tend. was if it was not for the Let’s face it. The political The church web site is The curriculum is That’s when you can count on State Farm ® . latest poll. 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FUTON AND BAR 3 AUCTIONS WANT TO BUY HOUSE or Riverhaven Village, MOBILE Any Area, PUBLISHER’S Homosassa, FL STOOLS Futon, full Residential SA • THURS. Jan. 12 209-0119 RIV Estate Adventure Condition or Situation. NOTICE: GREAT LOCATION, size, $100 Tech - Pool All real estate advertis- Ostrander, Elaine G. 2011-CP-1430 (F) Notice to Cred. Auction Call (352) 726-9369 GREAT HOUSE, PUBLIC NOTICE 4 metal and wood ing in this newspaper is counter height bar Prev:12PM Auction 3PM GREAT NEIGHBOR- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, The Centers is seeking 2007 Camry 14K mi. WANTED subject to Fair Housing HOOD! 2147 sf, 3/2 + FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION stools with uphol- Residential Cement Block Houses Act which makes it ille- stered, swivel seats. Estate car, hand & lr/dr comb, den, sun- FILE NO.: 2011-CP-1430 (F) Substance Abuse mech. tools. Quality & in Citrus Springs gal to advertise “any room, inside laundry, IN RE: ESTATE OF ELAINE G. OSTRANDER, Very nice. $200 Call Techs - Pool or Rainbow Lakes preference, limitation 812-881-7773 leather furn., Hall full, all appliances. blt. by Deceased. (as needed) for our surprises- New-Antiques $35K maximum or discrimination based Rusaw in 1989, well NOTICE TO CREDITORS Citrus County ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ must be in good on race, color, religion, maintained, upgrades, The administration of the estate of ELAINE G. OSTRANDER, deceased, whose date Adolescent Residen- • FRI. JAN. 13 condition sex, handicap, familial move in ready. of death was November 8, 2011 and whose Social Security number is XXX-XX-4023, is Child Care tial program in ON SITE ESTATE Auction (352) 445-2975 status or national origin, Asking $160,000 pending in the Circuit Court for Marion County, Florida, Probate Division, the address of which is 110 NW 1st Avenue, Post Office Box 1030, Ocala, Florida 34478-1030. The Personnel Lecanto, FL. Duties 111 Cabot St., Inverness or an intention, to make all offers considered. focus on reducing or such preference, limita- Realtors 3% names and addresses of the Personal Representative and the Personal Prev:8AM Auction 9AM Pets Representative’s attorney are set forth below. minimizing the effects Entire contents of home tion or discrimination. “ See visual tour: of substance abuse, Familial status includes All Creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands TEACHER incl. Whole House LP www.visualtour.com/sho against decedent’s estate on whom a copy of this notice is required to be served a 12-Step recovery Gen. Loads- Fun&Value children under the age w.asp?t=2656780&prt=10 must file their claims with this court WITHIN THE LATER OF THREE (3) MONTHS AFTER THE process, assisting the ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ ✬ Pet Care of 18 living with par- 003&sk=13 TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATON OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE Pt, Exp. Req. professional staff in • SAT., JAN. 14 ents or legal custodi- Frank or Helen Harris, OF SERVICE OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON THEM. CDA Preferred the assurance of In Your Home ans, pregnant women LIVE & ONLINE Antique Animal Lover, 352-628-1434 All other creditors of the decedent and other persons having claims or demands TADPOLES EARLY quality client care & Collectible POSTCARDS and people securing email: hharris3 against decedent’s estate, must file their claims with this court WITHIN THREE (3) LEARNING transporting clients. Former Nurse, custody of children Prev:11 Auction 1pm 352-465-8660 @tampabay.rr.com MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. (352) 560-4222 Exp with troubled under 18. This newspa- ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED WITHIN THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN S/S733.702 OF THE 100+ lots- vintage & Bonded adolescents reqd. antique, Linen, silk, per will not knowingly Sumter County FLORIDA PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Must be available for Embroidered, Holiday, accept any advertising NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Land YEARS OR MORE AFTER THE DECEDENT’S DATE OF DEATH IS BARRED. shift work & week- adv, 52nd Canadian Mobile Homes for real estate which is Medical ends. Background in violation of the law. The date of the first publication of this Notice is January 12, 2012. Military-WWI, For Rent Personal Representative: screenings reqd. Ham radio cards+++ Our readers are hereby Pool is $9.25 - $9.75 hr informed that all ROBIN FRANCES PEVONKA DudleysAuction.com INVERNESS 19251 S.W. 60th Street, Dunnellon, Florida 34432 plus 10% shift diff for dwellings advertised 4000 S. Fla. Ave. RENT SPECIAL: Sec. dep, 10 ACRES FOR Attorney for Personal Representative: ICCD 2nd/3rd shifts. (US 41-S) Inverness pro-rated over 3 mo. in this newspaper are /s/ AVONELLE R. MACKERELL, Florida Bar # 521980 AVONELLE R. MACKERELL, P.A. Coordinator DFWP/EOE/We (352) 637-9588 period in the INVERNESS available on an equal SALE - SANTERRA 20743 W. Pennsylvania Ave., P.O. Box 717, Dunnellon, FL 34430 352-489-2264 E-Verify. Fax or e-mail AB1667-AU2246 WATERFRONT 55+ Park opportunity basis. To RANCHES - SUM- January 12 and 19, 2012. resume to HR, the 12% BP-2% ca.disc w/5 piers for fishing & complain of discrimina- The Centers is seeking Centers, Inc., tion call HUD toll-free at TER COUNTY a Coordinator for the enjoyment, clubhouse, Beautiful 10 acre vacant (352) 291-5580, onsite shuffleboard, and 1-800-669-9777. The Lighthouse in Inver- [email protected] Furniture toll-free telephone property in deed re- ness. The ICCD much more! 1 BR home stricted neighborhood Foreclosure Sale/ Foreclosure Sale/ Foreclosure Sale/ For more info visit $325 plus. 2BR home number for the program is based on www.thecenters.us hearing impaired is of Santerra Ranches in Action Notices Action Notices Action Notices the clubhouse model $450 includes H20. 2 BR, Sumterville, Sumter FUTON AND BAR 1-800-927-9275. of psychosocial 1.5 bath, Park Model County for Sale - Ma- STOOLS Futon, full rehabilitation that $500. Pets considered. ture Oak trees and size, $100 210-0126 RIV serves adults in our Section 8 accepted. open pasture make a 4 metal and wood Vs. Sylvia, Robert A. 2011-2310-CA O Notice of Action. community who (352) 476-4964 perfect atmosphere for PUBLIC NOTICE counter height bar have mental illness. Professional your future home and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MARION COUNTY, stools with uphol- More details at Mobile Homes barn..start living the FLORIDA stered, swivel seats. www.iccd.org . Florida country lifestyle CASE NO.: 2011-2310-CA O Very nice. $200 Call For Sale Duties include asking $110,000 Call EDWARD E. TELLE, Plaintiff 812-881-7773 program manage- Youth Care INVERNESS George (954) 383-7109 vs. ment, network with ROBERT A SYLVIA, et al, Defendants Worker Waterfront 55+ Park NOTICE OF ACTION public agencies & Garage/ w/5 piers for fishing & Recreation community groups, Cypress Creek enjoyment, clubhouse, Inverness Vehicles TO: ROBERT A SYLVIA last known address 127 Alsada Rd., Swansea, MA 02777 capacity to work in a Juvenile Offender Yard Sales onsite shuffleboard setting that insists Homes Correctional Center, BIG YARD SALE! and much more! YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Foreclosure of a mortgage, has been filed upon the inclusion of a residential program Single wide 1 & 2 BR, Infinity 99 M/Home against the following property located Marion County Florida; 10081 SW 97th Ave., members & staff in Fri Sat Sun 9-5 by 4 Winds, 35’ Triton for maximum risk Refrigerator, micro- starting @ $6,900. Lot Ocala, FL 34481 Lot 2, Block N, PINE RUN ESTATES III, as per the plat thereof in Plat program develop- males committed to rent $274/mo. H20 V-10 gas, 44K mis. front Book W, Pages 1 and 2, of the Public Records of Marion County Florida ment & implemen- wave, 2 curio oak cabi- FOR SALE OR LEASE rear a/c, Onan Gen. the Dept. of Juvenile included. 3 mo. free 2/2/1 Parcel ID 35323-014-02 tation. Masters nets, 2 dressers, Indian , enclosed porch, back up camera, Justice is recruiting for collection, gas cast rent with purchase. Central Heat and Air degree in Human 352-476-4964 leveling jacks, TV, fully and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Services or related iron grill, 2 roll away All Kitchen Appliances equipped incl tow bars Plaintiff’s Attorney LORENZO RAMUNNO, ESQ., whose address is 7500 S.W. 61st Ave- Youth Care Workers $95.K (352) 742-2770 field, and exp with beds, tv and much Mobile Homes & hitch + brks buddy, nue, Suite 100, Ocala, Florida 34476 on or before 30 days after the first publication of • Must be over 21 more! the notice and to file the original of the defenses with the Clerk of this Court either the mentally ill adult years of age, have assisted for tow vech. population reqd, Co Machinist tools, gas In Park all manuals for coach before or after service on the Plaintiff’s attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail High School Diploma compressor, radio arm to do so, a Default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Com- paid Training at ICCD and be able to pass & appls. NON Smoker sponsored base saw, chop saw, collec- INVERNESS incls hoses, sewer & plaint for Foreclosure. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, a Level 2 back tion of grills, Craftsman Waterfront 55+ Park are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office, 110 NW 1st Avenue, Ocala, FL reqd. Submit Salary ground screening electric hook-ups, 34476. Req. Full benefits pkg lawn mower, ‘97 Cad- w/5 piers for fishing & 7 new NEW Goodyear • Must be able to die Sedan Deville and Dated: December 30, 2011 DFWP/EOE/We enjoyment, clubhouse, Have it all! Inverness tires, See at Oak Bend com plete self- de- more! 352-465-1892 DAVID R. ELLSPERMANN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT E-Verify Fax or e-mail onsite shuffleboard, and Highlands, S.Carol Village Route 40 W. fense and physical 3837 SW Pompano Rd By: /s/ N. Hernandez, Deputy Clerk resume to HR, The much more! 2 BR, 1.5 BA Terrace. Huge 1 Fam- Dunnellon call for tour intervention training. Rainbow Lake Estates Centers, Inc., (352) for $2,000. must be ily. Major updates (352) 465-6335 Was January 12, 19 and 26, 2012. • Ability to tolerate approved 352-476-4964 291-5580, verbal and mental you’ll enjoy only in a $22,500 Now $19,750 [email protected] CITRUS SPRINGS new home. Owner abuse while main- A Church Wide Sale Condos/Villas For more info visit down sized, will ne- Campers/ taining a professional to Benefit Missions For Rent Misc. Notices Misc. Notices Misc. Notices www.thecenters.us demeanor. Sat. Jan 14, 9a-2p gotiate. In nature’s Travel Trailers • Ability to perform paradise this 4 bed- Springs Presbyertian room 3 bath on 2.8 appropriate crisis in- Church RAINBOW I BUY RV’S, Residential SA tervention, including acres fits a family with 207-0112 RIV 1060 W.Withlacochee SPRINGS children who love to Travel Trailers, Educator physically breaking Trail. 2 Bedrooms 1½ Bath, 5th Wheels, PUBLIC NOTICE up fights. play explorer. Own NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CR 39 Dunnellon 1,400 sf, newly deep well (no water Motor Homes The Centers call me 352-201-6945 ORDINANCE #ORD2011-13 is seeking furnished, $900. bills!), plus new QUALIFICATIONS OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS an Educator to Pick up an Utilities Included application at whole-house water The City of Dunnellon proposes to adopt the following Ordinance: provide educational On Golf Course, treatment system, Vehicles services to adoles- 2855 W Woodland (352) 489-5439 Ridge Dr. Lecanto, 16x34 in-ground Wanted ORDINANCE #ORD2011-13 cents in our 24/7 screened pool with AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA; AMENDING, CHAPTER residential substance Florida, 34461 RAINBOW Drug Free Workplace Rental fountain and lights. 94-PLANNING, ARTICLE II-PLANNING COMMISSION, SECTION 94-32–QUALIFICATIONS abuse treatment BUYING JUNK CARS OF MEMBERS, OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO ALLOW SOME MEMBERS OF THE New 2-zone energy Running or Not • facility in Lecanto. / EEO SPRINGS Houses • PLANNING COMMISSION TO BE PROPERTY OWNERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS AFTER Thurs 12th -Sat 14th efficient heat/cool; Teach lesson plans CASH PAID - $200 & UP THREE YEARS DURATION OF SAME WITHIN THE CITY OF DUNNELLON; FOR RELATED PRO- 8a - 3p. Entire new full attic R-30 in- according to each BEVERLY HILLS (352) 771-6191 CEDURE AND PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; CONFLICT; REPEAL OF IN- househld, incl. late sulation; new attic so- county’s require- 2/1, 20 S. Osceola, CONSISTENT ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR 1800’s bedroom set lar fan; new ments, i.e., math, $525. mo. 352-697-1907 AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Rally scooter, bruno ducts/vents; updated Boats social studies, Sales Help lift, reese cargo bathrooms, 2 new science, English, etc. Rent: Houses A public hearing is scheduled for the Regular City Council Meeting on January 23, carrier. from AirMaster air cleaning 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Drive. Assist individuals with Dunnellon take 41 N. Unfurnished units to remove dust, Affordable Mobile special and specific turn Right on 88th Pl pollen, mold spores. mechanical, electrical COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE AT DUNNELLON CITY needs, interactions Account Reps Rd. follow sighs CITRUS SPRINGS Majestic trees. Extra fiberglass , OB/IO/IB. HALL, 20750 RIVER DRIVE, DUNNELLON, FLORIDA 34431, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY and goals. MA or BA •Competitive Pay & Newer 3/2/2, tile flrs, long concrete drive- WE BUY BOATS 8:00 A.M. UNTIL 4:00 P.M. THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND COMMENT. Degree in field of Edu Bonus Structure nice area, across rails way. Watch the deer 711 NE 6th Av . Cry Riv or Human Services, •Training Provided General to trails $825. no pets play from the lanai or 352-795-5455 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, ANY PERSON REQUIR- with a Middle School •Advancement (352) 598-0235 living room window. ING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THIS HEARING BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY OR or High School level Opportunities Newer (2002) Timber- PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (352) 465-8500 AT LEAST DUNNELLON Care For the THREE CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. IF A PERSON DESIRES TO APPEAL State of FL teaching •$2,000 Commitment A HELPING HAND line roof, ridge vents, certification reqd Bonus 2/2, Riverbend Rd. near Elderly ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE ABOVE MEETING Need help cooking plant$650 727 631-2680 7 solar tubs thru out OR HEARING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PUR- (two or more certs Career minded and meals? Cleaning the house. Two hot desired). Full benefits POSE, HE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS clean business Homes? Take shopping DUNNELLON water heaters. Wired Are you in need MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE pkg DFWP/EOE Fax appearance a must! or doctors? Call for generator. Com- APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. or e-mail resume to 3/2, Near City Beach of a Home Call 352.436.4460 and Donna. Good refer- and Shopping, pletely chain link HR, The Centers, Inc., ask for Janice ences. 325-270-5078 or fenced. Corral your Companion/ January 12, 2012. (352) 291-5580, No Smoking, No Pets 352-897-4135 $750 Mo., $700 Sec. horses, park your Personal Assistant [email protected] boat or RV. ON Kenmore Refrigerator (352) 538-5795 For more info visit property 7 palm trees to help with your 16 cu ft. $100. www.thecenters.us value $10K each. everyday needs? 6 Seat Spa DUNNELLON 3/2/2 Employment Occupancy at fund- 208-0112 RIV No Motor $250. RENT TO OWN ing. Approx. 2700 sq Available PUBLIC NOTICE Info (352) 465-1533 Close to Rainbow River RUBLESRENTALS.COM ft under air. $209,900. full or part time NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Therapist (561) 719-8787 (Price below Estimate ORDINANCE #ORD2011-14 AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Sporting (561) 575-1718 aftr 7pm Zillow.com) Contact Call Cindy at OMITTING GUN REGULATIONS The Centers is seeking Train for hands on Goods owner, 352-556-1510, The City of Dunnellon proposes to adopt the following Ordinance: Aviation Maintenance Rainbow Lakes Changes of Life Licensed or Masters LOVELY 2/1/1 352-238-6274 email: Career. FAA approved [email protected] Home Services, ORDINANCE #ORD2011-14 Level Therapist for BROWNING SWEET 16 Lanai, Laundry Room AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUNNELLON, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY positions in Citrus program. SHOTGUN made in Bel- Inc. DELETING CHAPTER 22, CIVIL EMERGENCIES, ARTICLE III, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, Financial aid if qualified NO PETS Non Smoking County. Must have a gium mint condition $650. mo. 1st/Last SECTION 22-36 – POWERS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR DURING min 1 yr exp working - Housing Available. 90% or better $1200 (352)208-0802 STATE OF EMERGENCY WITH REGARD TO FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION AND CHAPTER Call Aviation Institute Of /$500 dep with adults, children obo SERIOUS INQUIR- (352)465-0683 to schedule an 42, OFFENSES, SECTION 42-2 – DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCE- & adolescents Maintenance. IES ONLY MUST HAVE appointment MENT; PROVIDING FOR RELATED PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR IN- providing individual, (866)314-3769 FL DRIVERS LICENSE Rooms CLUSION IN THE CITY CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EF- group & family ther- 352-598-5934 For Rent INVERNESS FECTIVE DATE. apy in outpatient set- Waterfront 55+ Park Handyman ting. Full benefits pkg A public hearing is scheduled for the Regular City Council Meeting on January 23, Wanted to Buy w/5 piers for fishing & 2012 at 5:30 p.m. at Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Drive. DFWP/EOE/We DUNNELLON HIS- enjoyment, clubhouse, E-Verify Fax or e-mail Appliances TORICAL DISTRICT onsite shuffleboard Andrew Joehl COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE AT DUNNELLON CITY resume to HR, The 1 bedroom. 1 bath. Cable and much more! HALL, 20750 RIVER DRIVE, DUNNELLON, FLORIDA 34431, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Centers, Inc. HOWARDS FLEA MKT. Handyman. included. Off street park- Single wide 1 & 2 BR, Gen/Maint/Repairs 8:00 A.M. UNTIL 4:00 P.M. THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND COMMENT. (352)291-5580 Frigidaire, Ceramic Top G-WING, I Buy GOLD, ing. Shared kitchen. I starting @ $6,900. Lot jobs@the centers.us Stove, White, SILVER, COINS, Pay have 3 bedrooms to rent $274/mo. H20 Pressure cleaning. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, ANY PERSON REQUIR- For more information excellent condition $24.50 Gram, G-Wing choose from. $400.00 included. 3 mo. free Lawns/Gutters. No job ING A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION AT THIS HEARING BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY OR visit www.thecenters $200. 7 Days - Phone Joe per month. Call rent with purchase. too small!Reli able ,ins. PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (352) 465-8500 AT LEAST .us (352) 489-3584 for Prices 697-1457 352-489-5955 352-476-4964 0256271 352-465-9201 THREE CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROCEEDING. IF A PERSON DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THE ABOVE MEETING OR HEARING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING, AND FOR SUCH PUR- POSE, HE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE Add Up The APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. SAVINGS with a January 12, 2012. Lien Notices Lien Notices Lien Notices Name CLASSIFIED AD 206-0112 RIV 9:00 am at 36 NE 8th St., cover vehicle by posting Address 1/27 sale Ocala, FL 34470, pursuant bond in accordance with PUBLIC NOTICE to subsection 713.78 of Fl Stat 559.917. Proceeds UNCLAIMED the Florida Statutes. of sale exceeding lien City State Zip VEHICLE AUCTION Superior Towing/C&M amount will be deposited The following vehicle(s) Towing reserves the right with the clerk of court. In- will be sold for charges to accept or reject any terested parties, contact Phone due on 01/27/2012, at and/or all bids. State Filing Service 8:00AM 1FTCR10A9RTA48187 772-595-9555. 1997 JEEP VIN# 1994 FORD Jan. 12, 2012. 10 Words • $8.20 Per Week • 44¢ For Each Additional Word • Pricing Includes Online • All Ads Must Be Prepaid • All Credit Cards Accepted 1J4FY19S1VP473394 Jan. 12, 2012. 2002 BUICK VIN# 213-0112 RIV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1G4HP54K02U241913 1/30 Sale Address where vehicle(s) PUBLIC NOTICE are stored and will be 212-0112 RIV NOTICE OF SALE 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. sold: Scrambletown 1/31 sale THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES Wrecker Service, 15679 PUBLIC NOTICE WILL BE SOLD FOR NE Hwy. 314, Silver The following vehicle will CHARGES DUE AT PUBLIC 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Springs, FL 34488 be sold at public auction AUCTION FREE OF ALL 352-625-2444. to satisfy a lien, per Fl Stat PRIOR LIENS PER FL STAT- Scrambletown Wrecker 713.585, at 10:00 AM on UTE 713.78 AT 9:00 AM ON Service reserves the right January 31, 2012 at JAN. 30, 2012. VEHICLES 10 WORDS $8.20 + 44¢ A WORD (Includes Online) = TOTAL to except or reject any Turner’s Transmission Serv- ARE AS IS. CASH ONLY. and all bids. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RLN_CLASS_AD_FORM_3_9_11 ice Inc, 531 NW 10th St, Jan. 12, 2012. Ocala FL 34475, phone REFUSE ANY AND ALL For your convenience, mail with payments to Riverland News 352-732-3355. No titles, as BIDS/SALES. VEHICLES ARE office at 20441 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Dunnellon, FL 34432 or call... Call Toll Free 211-0112 RIV is, cash only. STORED AND WILL BE 2/2 Sale 2003 Ford Taurus 4D, VIN AUCTIONED AT: ROBERT’S PUBLIC NOTICE 1FAFP55U23A127917. TOWING & RECOVERY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Cash sum to redeem ve- 1004 NE 95TH STREET Superior Towing/C&M hicle $2111.04. Notice to OCALA, FL 34479. 1-877-676-1403 Towing gives Notice of owner or lienholder as to 1992 GMC Foreclosure of Lien and right to a hearing prior to 1GKEC16KXNJ707253 intent to sell these sale date by filing with 1985 CHEV vehicle(s) on 02/02/2012 clerk of court and to re- 1G1BN69H5FX138227 Jan. 12, 2012. A18  Riverland News, Thursday, January 12, 2012 000A9H9