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Filed Under Country Curtain | Posted on December 15, 2007

DunnellonCity to renegotiate its police union contract

The city of Dunnellon will be renegotiating its union contract with the Dunnellon Police Department represented by the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association.The negotiations are scheduled for 9 a.m. today in Dunnellon City Hall Council Chambers, 20750 River Drive.OCALABlessed Trinity leading Simon Scholars programThe Simon Scholars School Reward Program, sponsored by 98.5 KTK and The Sky 97.3 FM, now in it’s seventh week, continues at Paddock Mall and the latest tally shows Blessed Trinity School in first place with 22,024 points.Simon Scholars is an incentive program that provides area schools the opportunity to accrue “points” to win cash prizes. Shoppers can earn points for their favorite school each time they make purchases. Receipts dated July 21- Nov. 25 can be taken to guest services to be stamped and each dollar spent equals a point for the school. Shoppers receive double points with the purchase of each mall gift card.MARION COUNTYDrivers should beware of road, lane closuresMarion County Transportation Department is advising drivers to beware of road and lane closures.The intersection of Southeast 88th Street and Southeast 58th Avenue will close for a utility installation from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday.The lane closure is north of the intersection of Northwest 110th Street and Northwest Highway 225A and south of the intersection of Northwest 118th Street Road and Northwest Highway 225A. One lane will close from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday.Barricades and signs will be used at both locations.OCALAPanel discussion focuses on county’s work forceCentral Florida Community College will present a panel discussion on “Marion County at Work: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.” CFCC Assistant Professor Darrell Riley will moderate the discussion, which will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Webber Center on the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.Panelists are Pete Tesch, president, Ocala/Marion Economic Development Corporation; Brian Dempsey, president, UAW Local 1821; Margaret Spontak, senior vice president for Business Development, CLM Workforce Connection; and Richard Hancock, executive vice president, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association.The panel discussion is free and open to the public. For more information, call 873-5809.

UPCOMING

THURSDAY”Thoroughly Modern Millie.” The 1920s musical runs at the Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., through Sept. 30. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10-$20. Call 236-2274.FRIDAYTalent Contest. New Star Search regional is having talent contest at 6 p.m. at the Paddock Mall, 3100 S.W. College Road, Ocala. Boys and girls under 8 may participate. The Main Event entry fee is $50. There are also offer eight optional categories to enter at $5 per category. For more information, contact National Headquarters at 877-330-2229.

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