The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - October 22, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
“Fall Heritage Weekends” Fall Art Show
The “Fall Heritage Weekends,” sponsored by the Friends of Rainbow Springs (FORS), will
continue at Rainbow Springs State Park on Saturday November 1st and Sunday the 2nd when local art
Friends of the Crystal River State Parks Hosts Haunted Halloween
groups gather for their FallArt Show. The event runs both days from 9 am till 4 pm with the following
CRYSTAL RIVER – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Crystal
weekend scheduled as a rain date, if needed. These talented artists represent the Nature Coast Paint-
River State Parks is hosting a Haunted Halloween Event at the Crystal River Preserve State
ers, The OcalaArt Group, Gallery East and the Ocala Digital Art Masters. Live musical entertainment
Park and Big Bend Seagrasses/St. Martins Marsh Aquatic Preserves Visitor’s Center. This
will be provided both days and donated original works of art by Dolores Witt, Linda Ryan and Ray
event is scheduled for Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. Festivities will begin at
Jowers will be up for grabs with winning tickets to be drawn on Sunday at 4 pm. Plein Air painters,
7:00 p.m. and run until 10:00 p.m. each night.
scattered around the headspings always delight visitors to the park. Rainbow Springs State Park is
This year, visitors are invited to join in the fun which will include “Terrifying Tram
located four miles north of Dunnellon on US 41 (The Desoto Trail), admission to the Park is still only $1
Tours” through the “F-f-f-fearsome forest” and “Ghastly Graveyard”, “Beastly Boat Rides”
per person. For additional information, please call (352) 465-8555.
down the “Creepy Crystal River” and of course “Marooned Manor” haunted house featuring
November 4 Election Information - Continued from page 1
“Dr. Evil’s Laboratory”.
Food will be available as the Friend’s group will be cooking up some eerie edibles
LEVY COUNTY CANDIDATES: Property Appraiser: Francis Akins(D) and Osborn “Oz”
which will include “vampire sausages” (hot dogs) and “digits & gruel” (finger bread & chili).
Barker(R); Superintendent of Schools: Jeff Edison(D) and Robert “Bob” Hastings(R);
Admission is $8.00 donation for adults and $5.00 donation for children.
County Commission, Dist. 1: Abraham Blitch(R) and Tony Parker(D); County Commis-
Dial M For Murder at Art Center
sion, Dist. 5: Jerry Robinson(R) and Danny Stevens(D); Representative in Congress,
The Art Center Theatre Presents DIAL M FOR MURDER A mystery/drama by
Dist. 5: Virginia "Ginny" Brown-Waite(R) and John Russell(D); Representative in Con-
Frederick Knott Directed by Mac Harris Play Dates: Oct 31 – Nov 16 Show Times: Friday
gress, Dist. 6: Tim Cunha(D) and Clifford "Cliff" B.Stearns(R); State Senator, Dist. 3:
& Saturday Performances 7:30 p.m. Sunday Performances 2 p.m. Additional Matinee on
Dean, Charles S. Dean(R) and Suzan L. R. Franks(D); State Representative, Dist. 10:
Saturday Nov 8, 2 p.m. Ticket Prices: $18.00 per person – available after Oct 6 Box Office
Leonard L. Bembry(D) and Don Curtis(R); Supreme Court Justice, Non-Partisan (vote
Hours: Mon – Fri 1- 4 p.m. Phone Number: 746-7606
yes or no): Charles T. Wells; District Court of Appeal, Dist. 1, Non-Partisan (vote yes or
Levy County Spooktacular
no): Robert T. Benton; Marguerite H. Davis; Joseph Lewis Jr.; Ricky L. Polston; Clay
First Ever Huge Levy County Halloween Spooktacular to kick off this year. Here's
Roberts; and William A. Van Nortwick Jr.
the rundown! Come to the Williston Chamber's Trail of Treaters to visit the business dis-
CITRUS COUNTY CANDIDATES: Sheriff: Jeffrey Dawsy(D) and Hank Hemrick(R);
trict of Williston for great treats, than come out to the last stop on the trail, the Fair grounds,
Property Appraiser: Geoff Greene(R) and Leonard Navickas(D); County Commissioner,
where your paid gate admission will include more treats for the kids at the gate, followed by
Dist. 1: Dennis Damato(R) and Bernie Leven(D); County Commissioner, Dist. 3: Joe
a huge costume contest with prizes, held in the fair grounds, along with all the FREE rides
Meek(R) and Bud Sasada, Jr.; County Commissioner, Dist. 5: Winn Webb(R) and Kenneth
and entertainment you can handle.
Heimann(D); Representative in Congress, Dist. 5: Virginia "Ginny" Brown-Waite(R) and
The JROT of Williston is hosting a very scary haunted trail along side the Fair
John Russell(D); State Senator, Dist. 3: Charles S. Dean(R) and Suzan L. R.Franks(D);
grounds. The Haunted Trail's admission will be 1/2 price with Fair wrist band.
State Senator, Dist. 11: Mike Fasano(R) and Fred Taylor(D); Supreme Court Justice,
Non-Partisan (vote yes or no): Charles T. Wells; District 5 Court of Appeal, Non-Partisan
Inglis AMVETS Fundraiser
(vote yes or no): Kerry I. Evander; C. Alan Lawson; Richard B. Orfinger; William David
The AMVETS William Crow Memorial Post 447 Fundraiser Bake Sale by the La-
Palmer; and Thomas D. Sawaya; Circuit Judge, 5th Judicial Circuit, Group 3, Non-
dies Auxiliary and Yard Sale by the Sons of AMVETS Squadron 447 on Saturday; 25 October
Partisan: Sandy Hawkins and Denise Lyn.
2008 from 9am until 5pm. Event will be at the AMVETS William Crow Memorial Post 447
Summary of Constitutional Amendments (Vote YES or NO)
at 33 Risher Av, Inglis (one block west of US19; behind the Inglis Police Dept). Sellers
NO. 1: “Declaration of Rights” - Delete provisions authorizing the Legislature to regulate or
tables are only $5.00. Donations are gratefully accepted and are tax deductable.
prohibit the ownership, inheritance, disposition and possession of real property by aliens ineligible for
Rivals
River Retreat Spa
River
citizenship.
6015 Hwy. 40W, Y-Town
6015
NO. 2: “Florida Marriage Protection Amendment” - Protects marriage as the legal
352-447-2505
352-447-2505
union of one man and one woman; no other legal union treated as marriage would be valid or
439 W. Hwy. 40 • Inglis
Cuts • Hair Color • Facials
recognized.
VISA • 447-6147 • OPEN DAILY at 10:00 am
Masques • Peels
NO. 3: “Changes and Improvements Not Affecting the Assessed Value of Residential
WEDNESDAYS Ladies Night
Permanent Make-Up
Real Property” - Authorizes the Legislature to prohibit considering changes or improve-
Mini & Hourly Massage
Half-Off...!
ments to residential real property in assessing the property’s value for ad valorem taxes (1)
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylic Nails
FRIDAY, Oct. 24 Live Music
Tanning • Exercise
devices which increase resistance to wind damage and (2) installation of renewable energy
Barber & Clipper Cuts
source devices .
Featuring “Swamp Stomp”
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
NO.4: “Property Tax Exemption of Perpetually Conserved Land; Classified and As-
SATURDAY Oct. 25 Halloween
sessment of Land Used for Conservation” - Would require the Legislature to provide a
October 2008 Specials WITH THIS AD
PARTY  Featuring Live Music of Breach
property tax exemption for real property encumbered by perpetual conservation easements
•”Workin’ Man” Foot Soak 1/2 Hr $25
of Peace” & Costume Contest
or protections, and provide for classification and assessment of land used for conservation
•Mini Facial - 1/2-hr Steam Massage $25
purposes and not perpetually encumbered solely on the basis of character or use (beginning
SUNDAYS Free Pool & $1 Drafts
•Mini Massage- 1/2-hr Head Neck Shoulders $25
in 2010).
NO.6 : “Assessment of Working Waterfront Property Based Upon Current Use” -
Hair Port
Provides for land assessment based upon use, specifically: land used predominantly for
Coastal
commercial fishing purposes; public vessel launches, public marinas and drystacks; water-
at Plaza 40
dependent marine manufacturing facilities; commercial fishing facilities; and marine ves-
sel construction and repair facilities.
Carting
Shopping Center
NO. 8: “Local Option Community College Funding” - The Legislature would authorize
Hwy. 40E, Inglis
Roll-Off Container Service
counties to impose a local sales tax to supplement community college funding (requires
(352) 212-0405
approval by voters and must be reauthorized by voters after 5 years).
Contractors/Homeowners
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
10-20-30 yd.
Call for Appointment
Walk-Ins Welcome
Dumpsters
Lamar & Big John
Monday - Happy Hour All Day
Construction Debris
Tuesday - Open Jam 7-10 pm
Yard Waste
Wednesday - Free Pool $1.75 Longnecks
Off Hwy 40
Thursday - Dart Tournament 7pm
On Lk. Rousseau
Friday - Karaoke by Charlie 7:30pm
Family Salon
Call 447-2755
Sunday - Football/NASCAR Party
for info
Men Women Kids
Oct. 25th Benefit for Yankeetown School
Perms Color Hi Lites
Hours: Noon-TBD
Live & Play at the Lake
Locally Owned & Operated
Starting at $45
7 Days
Licensed & Insured
Womens Cuts - $12
352-465-5020
RV Rental and RV Sites Available
Clipper Cuts - $8
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day