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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Nov. 2, 2010 General Election Results
Remembering the past
Levy County Commission (unofficial)
Anticipation Builds for World War II Commemoration at the
Dist. 2 Chad Johnson(R) 8160 Nancy Bell(D) 4520
Dist. 4 Ryan Bell(R) 6814 Lilly Rooks(D) 5747
Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, Inverness
School Board Mil Rate No 60W ithsa59o6 chee Area Residents, Inc
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At this time sixty-five years ago World War II was winding down. Germany had
Citrus County Commission (unofficial)
already surrendered to the Allied Forces and concentration camps were being liberated. In
General Meeting
Dist. 2 John “JJ” Kenney 36,573 Phillip F. Mulrain 16,818
early August 1945 the United States unleashed the power of atomic weapons on Hiroshima
Dist. 4 Rebecca Bays 34,510 James A. Brunswick 13,820 Marco A. Wilson 4,742
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and Nagasaki, to hasten the surrender of Japan. August 15, 2010 was the sixty-fifth anni-
Amend 1 Camp Finance Yes 27,536 No 25,175 d
2  Annual
versary of VJ day. These events are surely etched in the memories of those old enough to
n
School Board Mil Rate Yes 31,973 No 18,387
remember.
Turkey Dinner
Crystal River Mayor Jim Farley 530 Phillip W. Price 429 Keith M. Shewbart 206
Among Citrus County s large population of veterans, those who served during
Crystal River Council Seat 2 Mike Gudis 596 David Tagye 530
World War II are now aged in their eighties and nineties. To honor our World War II vet-
Heavy Turnout Keeps Polls  st Speakersin Levy
Gue Open Late
erans, dubbed “the Greatest Generation” by newscaster Tom Brokaw, the Old Courthouse
Heritage Museum, in downtown Inverness, is presenting an exhibition titled, Florida in
A large white sheet hung on the front of thet huildsng at trid a ronaoers Levy County
Sou bwe i t Flo he B W s t n
World II, under the theme: World War II …Before the Memories are Gone. The exhibit will
Supervisor of Elections Office Tuesday night and on ia geshed tthDissrilts as they came in
Man t fla men e retuct
focus on the role of Florida in World War II and highlights the Attacks, the Civil Defense,
of the votes that sealed the fate of 2 long time Levy County Commissioners Lilly Rooks
Volunteering on the Home Front, Shipbuilding in Florida, The Cost of Victory, and How the
Discussion
and Nancy Bell. People anxious to see the results stood around chatting while many sat and
War Changed Florida. Be sure to see this exhibit before or as part of the activities of Vet-
made notes as the ballot results were posted oin imum et.l owts a nTea evrtys for h, this was
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eran s week 2010 in November.
the year to throw out incumbents across tthe LowPeoplet hlaticoocdeeare nvt happy with
he USA. er Wi n a onwi h e Rioer
In October and November, as part of the Museum s monthly “Coffee and Conver-
where their government is going and this was their chance to exercise their right to change
sation” series, there will be two presentations related to World War II. On November 18, Dr.
that direction. Republicans won big in mosNovanmbetr k down t010  y County s
t races e  d they oo 17, 2he Lev
Gary Mormino, a WWII historian will be the featured presenter. He is the Frank W. Duck-
historic Democrat rule.
wall Professor of History and Co-director of the Florida Studies program at the University
Levy County has had a rocky history afier tnerI artest of Commissioners Sam-
D  t n  he FB a r 6:00PM
of Florida.
my Yearty and Tony Parker last year leaving 2 Done 5 oeatsApcantcifteed ey were newly
of th ati sns vapre aat r th
At this time sixty-five years ago World War II was winding down. Germany had
reelected. Governor Crist appointed MarshaSpw akChad “Crtcke:” J0PMto fill those
Dre e  and ers a  a 7r 0  ohnson
already surrendered to the Allied Forces and concentration camps were being liberated. In
seats. In Tuesday s election Johnson left his appointed seat and ran against longtime Com-
early August 1945 the United States unleashed the power of atomic weapons on Hiroshima
missioner Nancy Bell in her district taking Nancy down 7418 votes to her 3967. Ryan Bell,
and Nagasaki, to hasten the surrender of Japan. August 15, 2010 will be the sixty-fifth an-
Chiefland businessman and son of former longtime Levy Property Appraiser Dwight Bell,
niversary of VJ day. These events are surely etched in the memories of those old enough to
beat three term Commissioner Lilly Rooks 6219 to her56th. St, Yankeetown
#5 5058
remember.
Final results of the 20 county precincts were Wo matn’g aClub rs were still in line
late pos ins s vote
The Museum has also partnered with the Citrus County Chapter of the Daughters
in Bronson at 8:30 PM. At 7 PM Connie AsbeNexperoisoFoKnletts nsibrapyd out front
ll Su t t v Ar f Eoctio L stepre
of the American Revolution to collect oral histories of World War II veterans for the Vet-
and announced there were still 100 people in line at tan d rPnssn Offiicet just blocks from
he B o o ot prec nc
erans History Project of the Library of Congress. Veterans interested in being part of this
the courthouse. Donna Coutts and Debbie Robins walked out of the Bronson precinct at 8:27
project will be interviewed by a local project participant about their experiences in military
Questions call 447-5434
PM after being in line 1 hour 40 minutes. Coutts said she is just “glad the negative ads will
service. The original cassette will be sent to the Library of Congress, once copy will be
be over” and Robins stated “it was worth the wait to have my voice heard.”
given to the interviewed veteran, and another will be housed at the Museum.
After the results were posted Ryan Bell s mother LaVerne Bell said “My son will
To be interviewed, mail your name and phone number to the Veterans History Proj-
be an asset to the county. He has ties in every community giving him a whole county vision,
ect, Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, One Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450, or
I think he will be fantastic.” Johnson along with wife and 4 kids were among those watching
contact: Kathy Turner Thompson by phone at 352-341-6436.
for his results after changing districts and running on his own merit not that of a governor
appointment. Johnson s wife said “We are very humble about the turn out. People we did not
even know. came by and honked and waved."
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc
General Meeting & 2nd Annual
Turkey Dinner
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Guest Speakers
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
19 Hwy 40 W.
Discussion
(352) 302-8556 cell
Inglis
Minimum Flows and Levels for the Lower
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Withlacoochee River
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Donations Appreciated
closets.Living room steps down to 14X29 great
Speakers at 7:00PM
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vehicles. Front picket fence,fruit trees,grape
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preserve, equestrian trails.
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