The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 3 - November 28, 2007
Squawk Box
Public Concerns About Water
from page 1
everyone else sees all the time.
As Mine Hearing Nears
One of the strong points at staying at a Crowne Plaza is the full breakfast they serve. We
were able to eat at the hotel. The breakfast is included in the very reasonable cost of the room.
An important PUBLIC HEARING on a Petition For Special Exception for a mine for
We ate and were on our way to Lexington by 8:30 A.M. We figured it was about six hours to
Tarmac America, LLC representing Plum Creek Timberlands, LP is scheduled for December 3,
our hotel.
2007 at 6:30 PM at the Levy County Planning Commission, at the Courthouse in Bronson.
In the northern part of Georgia we saw lakes that had shriveled up to the size of mud
If a 22 million gallon per day water permit is granted from the water management
puddles. Lake Altoona is a visage of what was. There are docks and boat houses on dry land
district on the 4796 acres projected mine just north of Inglis & Yankeetown, this would be of
several feet from water. We saw the same thing in Tennessee and Kentucky. There are bridges
interest to citizens & town water systems. A meeting notice or map of the mine from the
over dry land where water used to flow. It is sad to see what is happening to our environment.
county can be picked up at Tradewinds Realty or call 447-2526 and leave a call back number.
Even if the changes we are experiencing are part of a normal cycle there is no doubt that man
Wilderness Circle Winter Solstice Ceremony
has greatly accelerated the change with growth and development and the disregard we hold
for our natural resources. Paving over Mother Earth is showing consequences and it isn't
December 22, 2007, Saturday at 11:00 AM, a FREE, local Ceremony in the spirit of
good.
Native American traditionswill be held. Indian blood is not required, just the Indian heart. All
One of the places I wanted to visit was Daniel Boone's Tavern. The Tavern is advertised
who come in a good way are invited.
frequently along I-75 and the more I saw the ads the more intrigued I became. We visited the
A ceremonial entry into the Wilderness Circle will occur and prayers will be offered.
famous Red Dog Saloon on our trip to Alaska a few years ago and it was quite interesting. We
A fire will be built in the center.
passed it up this time, but decided that the next time we are on that stretch of I-75 we will check
Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent is in charge and will lead the ceremonial entry.
out Daniels' Tavern.
The Young Marines will raise the colors (flags) and retire them at the conclusion.
This was the first year since our marriage 35 years ago that we would be traveling in the
A pot luck dinner follows. Please bring a dish to share, and your drinks. Afternoon
mountains during the fall. We were anxious to see fall colors decorating the mountains and
music, songs, flutes, guitars and drums with Michael "White Wolf" Serio in charge. Your
hills. We were disappointed. The changing of the seasons was late this year in the part of
instruments and guests are welcome. Call Betty Berger (352) 447-2736 or e mail
Tennessee and Kentucky we passed through. The people we talked to in Kentucky told us the
bberger@bellsouth.net for details and location.
late change was due to the warm weather. They hadn't experienced a hard frost yet and even
Celebrating Chanukah
though the amount of sunlight that the foliage gets is the single most determining factor in the
leaves changing, apparently temperature is a factor too.
Ocala_Temple Beth Shalom of Ocala will celebrate the festive holiday of Chanukah
Our hotel, another Crowne Plaza was about 7 miles off of I-75. We found the location with
on Friday, December 7th, with a catered dinner, program and special Chanukah - Shabbat
no problem and it is a beautiful facility located just a few blocks from the stadium. We checked
service. Located at 1109 NE 8th Ave,Ocala. The cost of the festive meal is Adults: $8.00,
in at 3:15 P.M. and were ready to check out the Lexington area. We were in for a few surprises.
children 12 and under $4.00, under 3, free. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with traditional
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fare and Mediterranean delicacies. Reservations for the dinner, only, are required by Decem-
ber 3rd. Please send your check to Temple Beth Shalom, PO Box 6117, Ocala, FL, 34478 and call
tall, weighing 160 pounds. He has blue eyes and brown hair. Hall also has several distinctive
Robin at 352-629-3586, before 9 pm to confirm.
tattoos on his neck, arms and legs.
At 7:30 pm, a Chanukah skit, program and Chanukah - Shabbat service is free and
The fugitive is facing five active Citrus County warrants, with no bond, for failure to
welcome to all. At the end of the evening there will be an Oneg Shabbat/Chanukah dessert
appear in court at sentencing on charges of sale and trafficking of cocaine. The original
reception. A member congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism, we warmly welcome Jews
charges date back as far as September 2005.
of all backgrounds, interfaith families and those interested in Judaism. Chanukah's first
Anyone with information about 32-year-old Stephen Hall or knowledge of his where-
candle will be kindled at sundown on December 4th and last eight days.
abouts is asked to call Detective John Novy at the Sheriff's Office, 352-726-4488.
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