PAGE 10 - October 3, 2007
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Sturgeon Triggers Boating Accident
Killing Chiefland Man
Fishing Tourney October 6
There is a fun time fishing tournament scheduled for Saturday October 6 from the Yankee-
Fowlers Bluff, Levy County- On September 24, 2007 at 6:39 P.M. the Levy County Sheriff's
town Marina and hosted by the Nature Coast Sportsman's Club of Yankeetown, Florida. All of
Office received a 9-1-1 call in reference to a boating accident on the Suwannee River. At this
the money from raffles of sponsor products and food sales will be donated to Hospice of Citrus
time Roderick Michael Page 21 years of age was reported missing. A search was conducted
County for use in their bereavement camps for children who have experienced a loss of some-
by air, land and water throughout the night to no avail.
one in their family.
The investigation revealed that Brian Norris from Chiefland, Fl. was located by
The tournament will be a one day event open to club members, guest and registered partici-
Deputies at 15677 NW 46 Lane Chiefland, Fl. Mr. Norris was wet, muddy and he was passed
pants. The entry fee is $75 per boat including 2 anglers. The entry fee for extra anglers is $25
out in the back of a pickup truck. Mr. Norris stated that he was operating a 12 foot John boat
each..Official entry forms may be picked up from tournament official Bob Webb at 447-0491
with his friend Roderick Michael Page 21 years of age from Chiefland, Florida. They were
Flu shots available at the Levy County Health Dept.
traveling down stream south of Fowlers Bluff when a large fish, which is believed to be a
Beginning Oct. 1, flu shots (influenza vaccinations) will be available at the Levy
Sturgeon, jumped in front of the boat. Brian Norris took evasive action avoiding the large
County Health Dept. main office and other locations in the county for $20. Call (352) 486-5300,
fish which ejected both occupants from the boat. Mr. Norris and Mr. Roderick Page were not
ext. 248, for an appointment or additional information. The health department accepts Medi-
wearing any life jackets at the time of the accident.
care Part A & B and is not assinged to a Medicare Managed Care group. Please bring your
Norris stated that he swam to shore and he never saw his friend. The small John
Medicare card with you. If you know of someonewho is homebound and has not received
boat was located on the shore with the engine still running. Norris was transported by Levy
their flu shot, please call the health department with the information and they will try to help.
County Medic 5 to Shands Hospital and he was treated and released with minor injuries.
Sheffield family reunion, Inglis Community Center, Oct. 6
The Levy County Sheriff's Office Dive Team, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conversation
Commission and the United States Coast Guard searched for the missing adult throughout
The third Sheffield family and friends reunion will be held on Sat., Oct. 6, at the
the night to no avail.
Inglis Community Center from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Take along some some good food and
After 24 hours of search by conventional rescue and recovery means the Citrus
enjoy the fellowship with family and friends. Paper goods, tea and coffee will be furnished.
County Sheriff's Office offered their new side scan sonar. This sonar is a high-tech piece of
Please contact Earlean Sheffield at (352) 528-2124 for additional information.
equipment and has never been used in the field. After 90 minutes of utilizing the sonar an
Amateur radio exam, Oct. 13, Williston
area of interest on the sonar and a request for the dive team to check this area out. Levy
The Levy County-Amateur Emergency Service is offering an amateur radio license
County Sheriff's Office Dive Team, Deputy Tom Martin located the missing adult within
exam on Sat., Oct. 13, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Williston Community Center located at 50
minutes of the dive around 5:00 P.M.
N.W. Main St. Registration is required by noon Fri., Oct. 12. Please bring with you to the
The missing man was identified as Roderick Michael Page 21 years of age from
exam: a photo I.D., your Social Security number or FRN, 2 copies of your Amateur Radio
Chiefland, Florida. Page was transported to the Medical Examiner Office in Gainesville, to
license (FCC form 660) if you're upgrading, the original and 2 copies of your CSCEs if you're
obtain the cause of death. According to the Levy County Shierff's department this case is
claiming credit and the license exam fee of $14 (make checks payable to ARRL/VEC). To
being worked as an accidental death and no foul play is suspected.
register, call (352) 225-0200
Six Candidates Qualify for Yankeetown Election
Yankeetown Flotilla Sunday October 7th - Meet the Candidates
The Yankeetown Flotilla starts at 10 am on the Withlacoochee River at the boundary
The Town of Yankeetown will hold an election on Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 7am-7pm
between Inglis and Yankeetown (check for signs along the river). The float will continue
at Yankeetown Town Hall, located at 6241 Harmony Ln., Yankeetown. There are two qualified
through Yankeetown and end at Yankeetown Marina around Noon where we will enjoy
candidates for the two-year Mayor's Seat: Dawn Marie Clary (incumbent) and James Petrovich.
barbecue and live music. Start with us, join us as we float down the River or just come for
There are four candidates for two, two-year term Yankeetown Town Council Mem-
barbecue and music. Open to all candidates and neighbors. Sponsored by the I-Y Lion's
ber Seats: Eleanor Berkley, Larry Feldhusen (incumbent), Kerry Hayes and Norm Shannahan
Club
(incumbent). Absentee ballot request forms can be obtained at Yankeetown Town Hall. Call
Lawsuit  - Continued from page 1
(352) 447-2511 for additional information.
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illegalities and improprieties to be filed against the duly elected and appointed town officials,
as well as FORUM's representatives and IWI's representatives, knowing full well that they
A.B.A.
would be interfering with the business and contractual relationship of FORUM with IWI
continued with their plan and successfully delayed or stopped the ability of FORUM to
A/C & Heating,Inc.
design the IWI development as called for in the contract between IWI and Plaintiff.
A spokesman for FORUM said the company has suffered great economic damages and
"Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists"
seeks compensatory damages against each individual defendant, both jointly and severally.
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