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    Fireman’s proposal a fairy tale of...

    It might not have been exactly how it’s been written in the fairy tales, but for Jennifer Williams, her Prince Charming arrived.
    He wasn’t fitting her with a glass slipper, nor was he scaling a castle wall, wearing shining armor, fighting off fire-breathing dragons.
    However, he was wearing armor of sorts and doing his best to make sure no four-alarm fires would break out.
    The stallion he rode in upon wasn’t white, instead cherry red with lights and sirens.

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    Student wins national award

    Learn to know the name Taylor Futch.
    The nation is already aware of the Dunnellon Middle School eighth-grader’s name after she learned she had placed third in the network’s annual, national contest, Student Cam, which encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation.

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    Annie Johnson Center unveils new...

    Story by Shemir Wiles

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    Chamber doles out awards at annual...

    The conversation echoed throughout the main room at River River Club and the dinner was succulent Saturday night as the Dunnellon Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards dinner, the “Valentine Stars of Dunnellon.”
    As the 2012 Board of Directors were officially sworn in by Mayor Fred Ward, it marked the end of Matthew Baillargeon’s tenure as president of the Chamber as he passed the gavel onto Valerie Levy, who will serve as president of the Board of Directors.

  • 12/01/2011 The Riverland Gardner,...

    The flowering shrub is great here in the south for helping to mark the seasons, which otherwise would pass almost unnoticed.
    Colors are pink, red, rose, and some variegated, but come in semi-double, double or single flowers.
    Sasanqua camellias have slightly smaller flowers and leaves than the Japonica camellia. Blooms on the Sasanqua appear now or early winter unlike the Japonica, which blooms in winter and spring.

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    PETAL POWER

    Three Dog Night once crooned, “One is the loneliest (number).”
    Scripture states, two is better than one.
    Jeri Gibbs and Martha Vaughn, two area florists, couldn’t agree more.
    So the long-time businesswomen recently merged their businesses – Dunnellon Florist and Turner House Florist – together, creating a bit of flower power at Dunnellon’s Turner House Florist.

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    Wrangle up some grub at Double D ...

    Hungry? Round up the gang and mosey over to the Double D Grill.
    Dunnellon’s newest eatery opened its doors Nov. 1 at 20199 E. Pennsylvania Ave.
    “Tuesday was unbelievable, it was more than what we expected,” Vicky Gonzalez, general manager, said.
    The Western-themed restaurant, the first building prior to Crock’s Pub, offers a variety of appetizers, salads, burgers, wings, pasta, cold sandwiches and its specialty — steak, branded with its Double D logo.

  • 11/03/2011 The Riverland Gardener,...

    Recent gardening fads and fashions have lead to an increase in the popularity of borderline hardy tropical-looking specimens and sun-loving plants, which require a little more tender loving care to get them through the winter months unscathed.

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    Take aim at Robinson Ranch Trap...

    INGLIS — The report of gunfire breaks the silence of a crisp fall morning.
    The smell of gun powder wafts through the air.
    Light chatter abounds, so as not to break the concentration of the shooters.
    That’s how it goes at Robinson Ranch Trap and Skeet Club at 19730 S.E. 127th Terrace in Inglis, nestled off of State Road 40, 1 mile west of Dunnellon.
    The facility features trap, skeet, five-stand and Fitask shooting.

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    Sweet reads

    * Story by Brittany Bennett *

  • Dunnellon High going ‘pink’ for a...

    Dunnellon High School is going pink Friday night when the Tigers host Crystal River at 7:30 p.m. at Ned Love Field.
    And organizers of the second annual “Pink Out against Breast Cancer” want the community to be a part of the event.
    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that means those at Dunnellon High don’t want folks forgetting the most important part is awareness. Last year marked the first time schools countywide hosted an event.
    This year has been no different.

  • 10/20/2011 The Riverland Gardener,...

    Christmas cactus is a popular plant, and now is the time to start planning if you want blooms at the right time.
    It is the shorter day lengths, and cooler temperatures that will begin the plants flowering process, similar to poinsettias and chrysanthemums.
    If the plants are indoors, exposed to artificial lights the plant may not set the buds we want. Natural light will help the plant to do this naturally. Placing the indoor plant in a dark cupboard from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. should trick the plant into setting bud.

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    Annie, or anyone else, get your guns

    The second amendment of the United States Bill of Rights states U.S. citizens have “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
    And as Joe Brown sees it, he’s more than happy to provide the right firearm to those who are seeking to do just that.
    Brown knows weapons. He’s a former Levy County Sheriff’s Office deputy for nine years in the 1990s. He also spent the past nine years working for a private contractor overseas, including eight years in Iraq.

  • DHS selects Teacher of the Year,...

    * Story by Laura Riley *

    Teachers in all areas of the Dunnellon High School campus held their breath as the results of Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year were announced.
    Suddenly Debbie Love and Stephen Ayres appeared at Jennifer Castro and Karen Noffsinger’s doors to congratulate them. Their names were read over the intercom. Castro had been named Dunnellon High School’s 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year, and Noffsinger the Rookie Teacher of the Year.

  • 10/13/2011 The Riverland Gardener,...

    Now is the time to plant annuals such as pansies and petunias, while Snapdragons will add some autumn color. Fertilize sparingly or better still use organic as you plant to ensure good growth. Perennials can also be planted.
    Elephant ears, crinum daylily, and gladiolus will settle and establish for the spring. Watering should be one to two times a week and no more hard pruning. Plants need to settle back for the winter, and any top growth will help protect crowns from any sneaky frosts.

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    Royal tradition

    * Story by Rachel Horne *

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    FFA members set for trek to...

    Kayla Reed and Taylor Kouva, freshmen at Dunnellon High School, are busily preparing for their upcoming trip to Indianapolis, Ind.
    And, in a way, it’s a landmark moment for the former members of the Dunnellon Middle School FFA Chapter.
    The two teenagers will compete at the FFA National Conference, and it’s been at least 15 or more years since anyone from the DMS FFA Chapter has competed at the event, which will be Oct. 18 to 22.

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    Johnny Tacos offers Mexican food,...

    Itching to make a “Run for the Border,” but don’t have the time for a lengthy drive?
    Then perhaps a quick drive to Johnny Tacos is just what those cravings are calling for.
    The newly opened eatery can be found inside the Shell Gas Station at 11867 N. Williams St. And, yes, they specialize in Mexican food.
    For John and Lyn Hartness, owners of the new establishment, selecting the flair for their eatery was simple.

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    Local beauty queen will vie for...

    * Story by Laura Riley & Jade Gardner *

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    SUPREME ENCOUNTER

    This Sunday will mark the 30th anniversary of a significant moment in United States history as the first woman justice —Sandra Day O’Connor — was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
    Today, three women now sit on the nine-member panel.
    However, it was 30 years ago in which President Ronald Reagan made history in nominating the Arizona judge for a position.
    For the next 25 years, O’Connor would be the lone female to sit as a Supreme Court justice.