The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - December 12, 2007
Community Events & Meetings
Dunnellon "controlled" burn
Responsible for Delays and Accidents
Dunnellon Christmas Parade
Dunnellon's Christmas Parade, "Jingle Bell Holiday," will be held in downtown Dun-
Three traffic accidents involving nine vehicles in Dunnellon on Dec. 6, appear to
nellon on Sat., Dec. 15, at 6:00 p.m. Come bring your sleigh bells for a jingle bell good time! For
have been caused by a mixture of smoke and fog causing poor visibility on C.R. 484, from S.W.
additional information or an application to participate in the parade, call or stop by the Dun-
140 Ave. to S.W. 180 Ave. There were injuries form the accidents that occurred from 7:50-8:20
nellon Chamber office located at 20500 E. Pennsylvania Ave. or call (352) 489-2320 or 1-800-
a.m., but none were considered serious. However, that area of Hwy. 484 had to be closed for
830-2087 (toll-free).
about an hour until visibility improved. The delay stalled about a dozen school buses loaded
10th annual "Nights of Lights" holiday celebration
with students headed for Dunnellon Middle and High Schools, until about 9:15 a.m.
Thousands of holiday lights will highlight the tenth annual "Nights of Lights" celebra-
The smoke appears to have been caused by a controlled burn by the Southwest
tion at Fort Cooper State Park, Dec. 7 through 13, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. The park will be deco-
Florida Water Management District in the Halpata Tastanaki Preserve, about 1.5 miles south-
rated with hundreds of luminaries and thousands of lights and ornamental holiday regalia.The
east of the intersection of SW 180 Ave. and CR 484. The wetland area did not burn, but
Friends of Fort Cooper State Park, Inc. will provide park visitors with cookies, hot cocoa,
smoldered, instead. The drier conditions earlier in the week apparently increased the smolder-
mulled cider and s'mores.For additional information, please call Diane Otten at (352) 726-0315.
ing into flames that then mixed with fog, greatly reducing visability in the area. Firemen
Wilderness Circle Winter Solstice Ceremony
doused the fire, and the Marion County Sheriff's Office cautioned drivers in the area to be
December 22, 2007, Saturday at 11:00 AM, a FREE, local Ceremony in the spirit of
cautious, because visibility can go from clear to zero in a matter of minutes.
Native American traditionswill be held. Indian blood is not required, just the Indian heart. All
Drug Raid  - Continued from page 1
who come in a good way are invited.
A pot luck dinner follows. Please bring a dish to share, and your drinks. Afternoon
and anyone with information on drug activity can call Commander Duane Dyksta at 352-486-
music, songs, flutes, guitars and drums with Michael "White Wolf" Serio in charge. Your
5111 or if you would to like remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477.
instruments and guests are welcome. Call Betty Berger (352) 447-2736 or e mail
Those arrested included: Paul Lavelle Alexander,Williston; Eddie Daniel
bberger@bellsouth.net for details and location.
Graham,Williston; Lee Clarence Lewis,Williston; Derwin Homer Williams,Williston; Quadrell
Henry Robinson,Williston; Donnie Lee Wesley Jr.,Williston; Derrick Wesley,Williston; Rob-
Christmas Celebration of Lights at Homosassa Wildlife Park
ert Lee Gaines,Ocala; Calvin Jackson,Williston; Courtney Cordelroe Harvey,Williston; Harold
December 20, 2007 through December 24, 2007 with a Bonus Night on December 29,
Monroe Dallas,Williston; Gerald Lavern Ross,Gainesville; James Rudolph Williams,Williston;
2007 5:30 p.m. ­ 9:00 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults $2.00 and Children 3 ­ 12, $1.00 The
Jerry L. Graves,Ocala; Diamond A. Robinson,Williston.
Friends present their annual Christmas Celebration of Lights over five evenings starting
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December 20th through Christmas Eve, with a bonus night on December 29th. The park is
illuminated with thousands of lights and holiday decorations and a variety of entertainment is
Waccasassa River basin has poor quality water from deep down rising to the upper level.
featured on different evenings. Refreshments are also available.
Inglis has the most to lose and would be the first affected if anything should go wrong in the
Key Center Annual Christmas Caroling Program
construction or operation of any project that could affect the ground water supply. The full
Join over ninety Key Training Center program participants for an evening of old
text of the letter brought before the commission at its Dec. 11th meeting can be read on our
fashion Christmas caroling on Monday, December 17th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chet Cole
websites: www.thenewscaster.com and www.newscasterarchives.com. "If the town won't do
Life Enrichment Center. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
this I will send it as my concern", said Berger. "They will send us their polution in the process
"We are inviting our loyal supporters to share this holiday season with those that
of washing this rock, because the aquifer is higher at their location."
truly have the love for Christmas in their hearts," said Melissa Walker, Key Center Director of
One other item on the Tuesday night agenda was the annexation of Florida Power
Development. Singing practice has been held on a weekly basis for over a month with much
property inside the town limits of Inglis. Because of our press deadline, we will have that
anticipation of the big affair.
report next week.  Read full text of Commissioner Berger's letter     click  here
The event is free. The Chet Cole Life Enrichment Center is located off State Road 44,
Santa & Mrs. Claus Settle In
5 miles east of Crystal River behind the Key Training Center Garden Center. For more infor-
mation call the Key Center Foundation at (352)527-8228.
It was an amazing first weekend with hundreds of thousands of lights and decora-
The Key Training Center, a non-profit organization, provides 300 adults with devel-
tions at "Santa Over the Rainbow" at Rainbow Springs State Park. The merriment continues
opmental disabilities with year-round services including education, day training, vocational
this weekend, the Park will be open from 6 pm to 8:30 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
training, life sustaining care, residential, and community living support.
Music starts at 6 pm and Santa and the Mrs. arrive in a decorated pontoon sleigh-
January Safe Driving Classes
boat at 7 pm. The entertainment for Friday the 14th will be "Al King" on the Wind Synthesizer,
Take an AARP Driver Safety class. Completing the two four-hour day course may
Saturday the 15th will be the "Hearts to Hands Deaf Choir" and Sunday the 16th will be "S
entitle you to a multi-year insurance discount. For more information, check with your insur-
& M Music" (Sue Koppler & Mary Mahoney). The gift shop is over-flowing with gift giving
ance carrier.
ideas and the "Crafty Ladies" have once again created marvelous handmade treasures. While
The course fee is $10 per person and to register for a class, call the listed instructor. For
you are in the Gift Shop, don't miss the newly
information regarding future classes, call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
created scale model buildings of old Dunnel-
Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs
lon, decorated for the holidays.
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Jan. 14 and 15: 9 a.m. at Homosassa Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5863 W. Cardinal,
The concession stand has something
Homosassa. Call Arty Appelbaum at 382-3272
for everyone. On December 21, 22, 26 & 27 the
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Jan. 17 and 18: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River.
Park will be open for a lights only event, a quiet
Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
time to enjoy the decorations amidst the natu-
Beverly Hills- Jan. 8 and 10: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle
ral beauty of Rainbow Springs. Entrance to the
Beverly Hills.. Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497
Park is still only $1 per person with free admis-
sion for children under 6. Rainbow Springs
Hickory Island
State Park is located four miles north of Dun- Tucked up under granddaddy oaks, Santa's
nellon on U.S. 41. Additional information at log cabin overlooks beautiful Rainbow
465-8555.
Springs.
"Preserving Florida's Southern Spirit"
Custom Woodworking
Restaurant and Seafood Market
"Your Plans or Ours"
Lighthouse Lounge
Antique Furniture Refinishing
Kitchen Cabinets
Thursday-Ladies Nite
Entertainment Centers
Free Well Drinks 9-12
Drink Specials
Fri.-Sat. South Paw
Hurrincane Shutters
$2 Margaritas
Opening Band for Confederate R.R.
Book Cases
$1 Draft Beers
352-447-2520
Enviro Group of Florida
Pet Caskets
Wood Products Div.
352-447-3894re Service
$1.50 Well Drinks
48 Hwy 19 S. Inglis
Tom Robinson