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The Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has ap-

The vampire bat survives by stealing and drinking the blood of large

pointed Helen Ciallella as Community Relations Coordinator. This new position will allow

mammals, but has this always been the case?

the Chamber to coordinate efforts with our local business members, the towns of Inglis,

Creation biologists have long wondered how

Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Levy County, and Citrus County. Our intention is to expand com-

vampire bats started to crave and drink blood

munications and enhance coordination efforts between the towns and counties to accom-

when the Bible clearly teaches that there was

plish mutual goals. Formalizing a community relations effort will enhance and support the

no death or bloodshed before the Fall. Some

ongoing Healthy Community Initiative and expand the scope to include our neighboring

scientists have suggested that insect-eating bats

counties who can also benefit from this joint venture. Since we live in a unique rural area of

developed this blood sucking habit accidentally

North Central Florida in mostly small communities, we can accomplish a great deal more

while picking insects off of animals. When re-

by working together.

moving the insect, they may have accidentally

There are opportunities to join together for state and federal grants, eco-tourism

wounded the host animal and thereby tasted

projects, bike trail connections, and infrastructure improvements. The end result is to im-

some of its blood. Eventually they switched

prove our towns overall economy and quality of life. The Community Relations Coordina-

from insect-eating to exclusive blood-drinking.

tor will provide support in promoting the communications efforts with local, state legis-

latures and State of Florida to for better results for local initiatives. Both Yankeetown and

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

Inglis strategic plans clearly identify "Eco-Tourism" asPhone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788 the vampire bats are

the direction necessary

E economic Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: they have certain

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Websi es thenewscaster and assets. This coordinated effort

the practice of drinking blood. Vampire bats already have sharp teeth, which prob-

with Levy, Marion and Citrus counties will help promote Eco-Tourism in our areas and

ably were used for eating fruit and would need just a little modification for piercing

benefit our quality of life with managed growth. We look forward to these opportunities and

flesh. The tongue structure is also well-suited for lapping blood. These vampire

your participation and input.

bats live only in the tropical regions of Central and South America. Another creature

Jack Schofield, President Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber of Commerce

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that once ate insects but now drinks blood is one species of Darwin's finches. It has

been observed attacking other birds and drinking their blood. However, just because

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we live in a fallen world where this type of survival is part of nature does not mean

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 d Ranch Shopping Plaza

46 Hwy. 19 N. INGLIS, FL Phone: 352-447-5595

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andguns,  Shotguns & Ammunition

Hostess Cynthia Holden getting a lesson from Highwaymen artist RLLewis Jr. Hall of Fame

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Concealed Carry & Safety Classes

Highwayman artist RL Lewis, Jr. He returned to Citrus County on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from

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2-6 p.m. hosted by the Center for victim rights. The gathering  Lewis' paint-

Journey ThroughtheEyes of

showcased RL 

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ings for purchase and a book signings of his new book titled A

  

Special Orders & Transfers

an Original Highwaymen Artist, R.L. Lewis, Jr. The finished painting was auctioned off to the

highest bidder to help raise funds for the Center for  in Lecanto. 

Victims rights 

K-9s At Work in Citrus County

Limited Stock, but Orders Placed

During Law Enforcement Week, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office released in-

for Archery Items & Black Powder

formation regarding the accomplishments of their K9 Unit, so far this year: 155 drug finds;

19 catches (suspects who fled, elderly subjects who were lost, or Baker Act subjects, etc.);

7,013 grams of marijuana seized; 222 grams of methamphetamine 188 pills

  seized; and  

seized. Additionallhy, K9 units have also asisted in hundreds   

 of traffic stops, approximately

37 K9 demonstrations for kids, students, churches within  Display Ad - 1/8 page

and other groups the community;

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performed training for K9s and provided assistance with miscellaneous calls for service and

aid to other CCSO units.

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