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Robbery Charges  - Continued from page 1
the store. She stated that she handed a note to pharmacy staff that instructed them to give her
Book Signing Dec 6
oxycodone prescription pain killers, or she would shoot everyone. Pharmacy staff told detec-
Betty Berger's book "Back Roads" will be for sale (autographed) at the Food Ranch
tives that they'd given Dumal approximately 1030 prescription pills. Dumal admitted to detec-
in a few days. You can also get your copy by calling 352-447-2736. It's the history of the
tives that she has a drug dependency problem and needed the medication. Two of the pharma-
Inglis-Yankeetown area and of Levy county, as researched and written weekly over the last
ceutical technicians identified Dumal in a photograph lineup. Additionally, the robbery note
several years. Don't let the old stories get lost and look at this 450-page book when it finally
was recovered, and Dumal's fingerprints were found on it. She was arrested at an Oak St. Crystal
gets here. Poe House Books will host a book signing Sat. Dec. 6, 11-3 p.m. The Food Ranch
River residence on a charge of 'robbery where the offender carried no weapon' and was trans-
will host a book-signing Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 10 - 4:00 PM. You can contact
ported to the Citrus County Detention Facility in Lecanto. Her bond was set at $10,000.
Betty Berger 352-447-2736 or e mail: bberger@bellsouth.net.
Man Arrested For Burglary, Selling to a Pawn Shop
Holiday Decorating Contest
The Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee (RABAC) is sponsoring a
A 27-year-old Homosassa man, Jason Alan Dunham, 6014 W. Green Acres St., was
holiday decoration contest for both residences and businesses.. There will be a first place
arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, Nov. 19, on numerous charges related to
and honorable mention in each businesses and residences. Judging will be held on Decem-
several reported burglaries.
ber 20th from 7pm-9pm. The winners will be notified that evening. We are keeping the theme
The theft of jewelry and two bicycles from a residence had been
along the same line as the Christmas Parade, being "An Olde Fashioned Christmas". Places
reported on Nov. 16. The investigation revealed that the bicycles had been
will be judged on their interpretation of the theme.
sold by Dunham to a Crystal River pawn shop for $50 on Nov. 5. Dunham had
You do not need to be home to be judged. Winners will be awarded a plaque and all
identified himself to the pawnbroker with his Florida Driver's License and a
the bragging rights they deserve. Applications must be turned in by Noon on Thursday,
thumb print. Dunham initially denied his involvement in the theft, then re-
December 18th to be judged. Applications can be picked up at the Inglis Town Hall or call
quested an attorney and made no further statements. He was transported to
RABAC Chairperson, Valarie Davenport at (352) 447-3323 to have one mailed to you.
the Citrus County Detention Facility. The report stated that the victim's jew-Jason Dunham
elry had not been recovered, as of the date of the report.
Kids Christmas Saturday
On Nov. 19, a report was filed with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office of items that
Parson Memorial Presbyterian Church will be holding a special Kids' Christmas
went missing, the previous day, when a resident was away from his home - two acoustic
Saturday on Saturday December 13th , from 9am- 12 noon. It will be held in the Fellowship
guitars and an electric guitar. Guitars matching the description of the stolen ones were
Hall at 5850 Riverside Dr. Yankeetown.
located at a Homosassa pawn shop the same day they were reported as missing. The pawn
Everyone ( 3 and up) is invited to share a fun filled morning of music, Christmas tree
broker provided the original transaction form, which identified Dunham as the person who
decorating, cookie decorating, crafts, Christmas Bible stories, ending the day with yummy
sold the guitars. Again, Dunham refused to speak until his attorney was present. The detec-
snacks. Parents are welcome to join in the fun with their children. For further information Call
tive noted that Dunham had lived at the victim's address prior to the victim purchasing the
: 489-5274
residence, several months previous, but Dunham and the victim did not know one another.
Christmas parade Schedule for This Saturday
In each case, Dunham was charged with of burglary of a unoccupied residence,
grand theft, dealing in stolen property and providing false information to a pawn broker. His
You can get a jump-start into the holiday spirit, on Saturday (Dec. 6),at the Christ-
total bond was set at $14,000 on each set of charges.
mas parades being held in Crystal River and Beverly Hills.
A third set of charges, involving the burglary of firearms from a residence on Nov.
Crystal River's 46th-annual Christmas Parade, “A 50’s Christmas: Rockin’Around
11, was reported to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office on Nov. 12. The report stated that three
the Christmas Tree,” will start at 4:00 p.m., on U.S. Hwy. 19, near the Crystal River Mall area.
firearms were stolen, but the victim had left his house after the burglary and returned to find
Awards will be given to winning entrants in the following categories: Best Commercial, Best
that a fourth weapon had been taken in a second burglary on the same day. The investigation
Non-Commercial, Best Marching Unit, Best Religious, Best School, and Judges Choice.
revealed that Dunham had sold three of the stolen firearms, on Nov. 15, to the Pine Knot Gun
The Beverly Hills Christmas Parade, "Songs of Christmas," has about 35 entries,
Shop, located at Howard's Flea Market in Homosassa. The victim positively identified Dun-
including two marching bands. The (approximately) 90-minute parade will begin at 10:00 a.m.
ham, who was already incarcerated on previous charges at the Citrus County Detention
at Beverly Hills Blvd. (near County Road 491). After the parade, children will have the oppor-
Facility, from a color photo array. The three firearms were recovered by the sheriff's office on
tunity to visit with Santa at the Beverly Hills Recreation Association, where they can also
Nov. 22.
play games and enjoy a bounce house and rock climbing wall until 3:00 p.m.
Dunham was additionally charged with burglary (becomes armed with explosive or
Annual Christmas Parade & Holiday Carol Sing
other dangerous weapon), grand theft from a dwelling ($100 or more but less than $300), and
The Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee (RABAC) is planning the
dealing in stolen property. His bond was set at $59,000. Dunham refused to talk about the
annual Christmas parade this year. The parade will be December 13th, 2008 at 1pm with
additional charges, as well. The report noted that Dunham's place of residence is in close
line up starting at noon. The theme of the parade is “An Olde Fashioned Christmas”. Appli-
proximity to the victim's residence.
cations are available at the Inglis Town Hall. All applications must be turned in by 5pm on
December 5th, 2008. There will be a spot for the judges and all walking/marching groups have
EL Ranchito
the option to stop and complete a 60 second performance.
The evening following the parade we will have a Holiday Carol sing a long at the
Inglis Community Center with Santa Claus for the kiddies to visit. Bring your camera and
Mexican Restaurant
chairs. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact RABAC Chairperson,
Valarie Davenport at (352) 447-3323.
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
Dunnellon’s First Saturday Village Market
Sponsored by the Historic Village Shops of Dunnellon.Dunnellon’s Historic Dis-
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
trict, West Pennsylvania Avenue, Cedar and Walnut Streets,Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9 am
Open 7 Days
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
to 2 pm.
Yes, we have
Lunch & Dinner
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
Nothing beats Christmas Shopping and a Saturday street market for value and fun!
Beer & Wine!
Served
Vendors of every type will be on hand, showcasing their wares, from flea marketeers to
antiques, fresh produce to crafts, food to jewelry, herbs to clothing and so much more. Civic
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm  Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
and fraternal groups are encouraged to participate and help make this event a true community
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm
Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
affair. Rumor has it that Santa will be stopping by the Dunnellon Lions Club for breakfast...bring
your cameras!
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
Convenient off-street parking is available at Datesman Park and the Dunnellon
Middle School (watch for signs). For additional information, please call 465-9200.
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