PAGE 12 - May 20, 2009
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
No More Warnings For
“Taking The Porch” Every Sat. Night
By Newscaster Correspondent Sally Price
Burn Ban Violators
Abigail's Cafe and Coffee House is the best kept secret on the Nature Coast. (Not
Citrus County officials said Friday that as of Monday, May 18, there will be no more
hidden but in plain view across from the Dunnellon Fire House on Pennsylvania Ave in
warnings given in illegal burn cases.
Dunnellon's Historic District) Extraordinary dishes, served daily from 11 AM including quiches,
Citations that carry a possible $500 fine will be issued by sheriff’s deputies, accord-
salads, sandwiches and heavenly desserts are on the menu prepared individually with love by
ing to Citrus County Fire Chief Larry Morabito.
owner Christina Fernandez herself. Healthy fresh food is her forte. A visit into her cafe, coffee
Citrus County is under a burn ban put into effect by the county commission in
house is a step into another world where time seems to stand still while you bask in the aromas
January which bars all outdoor burning. County fire officials have in many cases been issuing
and visual senses challenged by a very talented earthy artsy meticulous lady. She has pride in
warnings to people found burning illegally; however, the extreme danger of the situation has
what she serves, preparing it herself but still takes the time to visit among the guests who
prompted them to change this practice.
have discovered her talents.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist has declared a state of emergency in Florida because
Every Saturday night from 6 to 9 PM you can find free entertainment on her front
of the fire danger in many parts of the state affected by the ongoing drought.
porch. Local talent has the opportunity to do their thing, including, instrumental, vocal or
Morabito said fire officials have been working with ban violators where the fire had
even poetry. Chairs and benches are provided in the front yard or bring your own. It is an
been confined to a small area. Initially officials attempted to achieve compliance through
awesome experience. Become a regular and join the family of new friends who enjoy good
education and warnings; however, the danger has become too high to continue that policy.
clean talent.
He said occasional rain showers do not significantly change the situation because
In getting to know Christina, I learned she has a passion to help all the businesses in
of the extreme dryness. It will take sustained periods of rain to lower the danger, he said,
town who are floundering with the economic crisis that has put so many out of business. She is
adding that officials hope the normal seasonal rain will soon begin and subsequently lower
a truly wonderful person who is interested in human's and their survival in a world that is not
the danger.
easy anymore. I was moved to write this to honor her after feeling the love she puts into life.
Newscaster by the Numbers:
352 447-4588 Citrus: 352-621-4588
Fax: 1-800-385-6736
♦HARDWARE♦
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517 Hwy. 40W • 3/4 mi. W of U.S. 19 • Inglis, FL • 352-447-2600
HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am - 6pm & Saturday 8am - 2pm
Established 1983 • Celebrating 26 Years • Thank You!
Plumbing • Electrical • Garden • Patio • Lumber • Tools • Keys
Nuts • Bolts • Stainless • Thermicell
RV Sewer Parts • Water Hoses
Unique Tank Chemicals
Leatherman Tools • Case Knives
46 U.S. Hwy. 19
BuddyandFreds.com
(352)447-2611
Food Ranch Plaza
Inglis, FL
Tom and Ingrid Ellis, divided by divorce and with new lives as explained by Tom, paired up to entertain
Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm Sat 9am-2pm
at Abigail's Cafe in Dunnellon on open "mic" Local talent can "take the porch" every Saturday night
BBQ Grills•Specialty Garden•Kitchen & Bath•Elec & Gas Fireplaces•Fans•Gifts & More
from 6 to 9 PM. Photo by Sally Price
Graduation
Specializing In Well & City Water Purification
Specializing In Well City Water Purification
&
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RV Awning Lites
k
Lodgeware Cast Iron
Father ’s
& Deco
We Service All Major Brands
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Weber Grills
Sales
vice
MAY SALE 10% OFF
Day
BBQ Supplies
Dimplex
Electric
Kitras
Cards
Water
Fireplaces
Hand-Blown
Mreatment, Inc.
Art Glass
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Vitabath
Gifts
Woodstock
Gift Packs
Reverse Osmosis
Lotions
Chimes
Gelees
Bacterial Testing & Water Sterilization
Iron, Sulfur, Tannin, Chlorine
C l a i r e Burke
Claire
352-257-2597
Ball Canning
& Sediment Removal
Diffusers
Supplies
Serving Citrus,
Candles
Jars • Lids
Scents
Marion & Levy
Mixes • Equipment
Oils
Sea Forest Gifts
Todd Sumlin
Mountains of Shells - Huge Discounts
Plant Manager
20 Hwy. 40 E
Plaza 40 • Inglis, FL
(352) 447-5015
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OPEN at 5:00 am for BREAKFAST-Closed Sunday
Hand Carved Metal Art
Homemade Food • Fresh Ingredients • Daily Specials
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10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.
SPECIALS:
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Phone (352)447-2209
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5 miles north of Inglis on Hwy 19
Fax (352)447-0218
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