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Deborah Russell - Editor/Publisher
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Wednesday November 19, 2008
Tom Russell - Consulting Editor
A Publication of
Permit No. 14
Mike Moore - Photojournalist
Newscaster Publishing
Sally Price Correspondent
Inglis Police
Officer
Resigns
Inglis police Sergeant Brandon Rob-
erts will be leaving the Inglis Police Depart-
ment for a job in Kosovo according to Chief
Steve Dixon. Roberts returned to the Inglis
Police Department about 4 1/2 years ago
where he was previously employed.
The financial advantages of serving
in these overseas areas have attracted sev-
eral locals with law enforcement experience.
Joe Brown, who's mother taught Pre-K at
Yankeetown School spent some time doing
this foreign duty.
HOSPICE OF CITRUS COUNTY HONORS ALL VETERANS United States Veterans, Volunteers and Caregivers from Hospice of Citrus
With more than 3 times the yearly
County gather to celebrate Citrus County Veterans at the annual Citrus County Veterans Parade held on Tuesday, November 11 in the City of
pay and tax free, it is a way for experienced
Inverness. Veterans have unique needs and Hospice of Citrus County provides a support system of experienced professionals to assist in
certified officers to get ahead. Brandon had
meeting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of veterans. Hospice of Citrus County is the only local hospice which has been
some specialized training and served in the
awarded the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. For additional information, contact Public Relations Manager Joseph Foster at
transition of chiefs this year. Brandon has a
352.527.2020.
great personality everyone liked and was an
asset to the Inglis Police Department.
Man Arrested
Food Ranch
After
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14th Annual Holiday
Recycling
Window Painting Contest
Saturday Dec. 13,2008
Stolen
8am-12pm
Property
Fun
&
A 33-year-old Homosassa man was
Cash Prizes
arrested on three charges by the Citrus County
for
Sheriff's Office in relation to a complaint from
All Ages
a Homosassa business
The Levy County Commission meeting Tuesday was called to order by Commission Chairman
about the theft of the alu-
Nancy Bell with her stating there was a legal quorum and that business would be conducted
minum frame of a golf cart.
Co-Sponsored
as always had been done. Judge Joe Smith administered the Oath Of Office to re-elected
The victim stated that
Commissioner Danny Stevens. First order of business was to elect a Vice chairman with
when he arrived at the
by Cemex
business, T & G Storage
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in Homosassa, on Nov. 9,
Homosassa Youth Injured in Crash
he learned that the frame
WE
was missing. He said he'd
MOVE
last seen the frame, lean-
A two vehicle crash took the life of a
S. Skyway Ave.
ing against the wall, on
17-year-old Homosassa youth on Nov. 17.
The jeep, driven by 45-year-old Tina
SHEDS
Nov. 6. He said the value Jayme A. Russell
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the
Vertefeuille of Homosassa, struck the rear of
of the frame was approxi-
crash took place around 4:20 p.m. on S. Sky-
the scooter, and Baumgardner was ejected
(352)637-6607
mately $500.
way Ave. in Homosassa, about a quarter-mile
from the scooter onto the road.
On Nov. 11, a CCSO detective
south of W. Highland St., when Stephen
He received critical injuries and was
The Shed Store
learned that Jayme A Russell, 4360 S. Legend
Baumgardner of Homosassa pulled out of a
transported to Tampa General Hospital.
St., Homosassa, had sold an aluminum golf
156 N. Florida Ave.
church parking lot, on a motorized scooter,
Baumgardner
cart frame to Crystal River Metal Recyclers
and was turning onto S. Skyway Ave., into
was not wearing a helmet. Ms. Vertefeuille was
Inverness
Continued on page 3 - Recycling
the path of a Jeep that was traveling north on
wearing a seatbelt and received no injuries.