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Deputies Arrest Inglis Man in Gun Incident
Inglis Commission Special Meeting Thursday
Dunnellon--On April 13, 2009 Deputy Bob Cannon arrested Kenneth
Bertha for aggravated assault and battery. Investigator Roger Bell also
The Inglis Town Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday April 23 at 6 p.m.
filed charges on Bertha for possession of marijuana under 20 grams
to hear a presentation from Scott Modesitt of Summit Professional Services, Inc. The discus-
and possession of drug paraphernalia.
sion will center around the option for remaining funds from the 2006 State Appropriation for
At 7:55 PM Deputies responded to 9751 SE CR-337 in refer-
storm water improvements. The commission will take action at that time if needed.
ence to a man with a gun. Upon arrival the victim stated that the distur-
Businesses Support Fund Raiser for Yankeetown School Trip
bance was over money that he owed Bertha. Bertha knocked on the
Nature Coast Water, Inc is again this year helping the Yankeetown School Marine
front door and asked the victim to come outside and walk to the barn.
Science Program raise money for their annual trip to Pigeon Key in the Florida Keys. The
The victim noticed that Bertha had zip ties in his hand and became
locally owned business is donating (2) $100.00 gift certificates for your choice of either gas
extremely nervous. Bertha started cursing and pulled a pistol and
Kenneth M. Bertha
or groceries. You can win a $100.00 Food Ranch Gift Certificate or a $100.00 Gas Card to your
pointed it at the victim’s stomach. The victim immediately grabbed
favorite “local” gas station. For more information call Yankeetown school or Tammy Vorisek
Bertha’s gun hand and a struggle ensued on the ground. During the struggle Bertha threat-
at 352-447-0345. The Voriseks, owners of Nature Coast Water, Inc. are very excited to be able
ened to kill the victim and his wife and burn the house down. The victim’s wife and small
to help out with this fund raiser. The drawing will be on May 2, 2009.
infant child were home during this incident and hid inside the bathroom.
Selected Middle school students will spend 4 days and 3 nights in the renovated
The victim was able to hold Bertha down and he stated that he would put the gun
buildings that were home to workers in the early 1900’s that built the Overseas Railroad. The
up if the victim would let him go. The victim stated that he was scared to let him go but
students will get to snorkel a reef, visit a sea turtle hospital, and study and experience the
allowed Bertha to put the pistol in his pocket while he continued holding Bertha down.
history and ecology of the Florida Keys.
Bertha then asked for a beer and stated that he would leave if he got a beer. The victim had
Once again we are asking our community to help raise money for the student’s trip.
his wife give Bertha a beer and as he was walking away he stated that he would be back to
Information will be available at the Food Ranch, as well as at other local businesses. Watch
finish what he started. Bertha was seen driving a black corvette and was later located by
the Newscaster for other locations.
Inglis Police Department at 288 Sapp Street in Inglis.
Parsons Memorial Yard Sale
On April 13, 2009 Investigator Roger Bell executed a search warrant at 288 Sapp
On Saturday April 25, 2009 from 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m., Parsons Memorial Presbyterian
Street. Investigator Bell was unable to locate the pistol but he located a small amount of
Church, located at 5850 Riverside Drive in Yankeetown (next to Coast Guard Station), will
marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia inside the residence. Defendant: Kenneth
hold a big yard sale in its Fellowship Hall behind the church sanctuary. For additional infor-
M. Bertha 288 Sapp Street Inglis, Fl. White Male 7-31-50.
mation, directions or to make donations please call 447-2506.
Inglis Fire-Rescue Monthly Report
Also, delicious baked goods go fast so come early. Coffee and donuts as well as a
The Inglis Fire Department responded to 28 calls in the month of March; 19 were
scrumptious lunch will be served and all food purchases are easy on your change purse. All
inside town limits, 9 were outside town limits, and 2 calls were for mutual aid. Of the 29 calls,
proceeds benefit the Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Women's Group's charitable works.
3 were to brush fires, 23 to medically assist or rescue, and 2 calls were classified as other.
Earth Day Celebration
The quarterly report, ending March 31, consists of 78 calls, 53 inside town limits and
Earth Day will be celebrated Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Wilderness Prayer
25 outside town limits; 10 calls were for mutual aid. Of the 78 calls, 3 were for structure fires,
Circle.It is between Inglis and Dunnellon.
8 were for brush or wood fires, 1 was an auto fire, 5 calls were to automobile accidents, 56
Earth Day is celebrated as we share the same planet. Sharing Earth means taking respon-
were for rescue or medical assistance, and 5 were classified as other.
sibility for what we use and how we use it. We think of environmental challenges we face and
The checkbook financial report totals $139.17 in two unclassified categories; one
how to solve them. Earth is every person's and every country's responsibility.
category total was $89.17 and the other category total was $50.
There could be about 100 Girl Scouts there. Yankeetown School invited the whole region.
Citrus Shrine Club - Newspaper Recycling Locations:
Mackie Sanford, of Cherokee Indian heritage leads the prayers. We will have a fire in the
center of the circle. A pot luck dinner follows. Music in the afternoon. It is not necessary to
BEVERLY HILLS:Beverly Hills Community Church, Fellowship Hall (rear), 82 Civic Cir.
have Indian blood, just the Indian heart. Contact Betty Berger for location 352-447-2736
CRYSTAL RIVER:Lake Rousseau R.V. Park, 10811 N.Coveview Ter., off Hwy 488 (Dunnellon
bberger@bellsouth.net.
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
A Family Crusade: David & Rusty in Inglis, April 26-29
The nationally known Gospel singing ventriloquist team, David & Rusty, will host a
Where Customer Service is our Priority
nightly Family Crusade at The Rock Church in INGLIS, April 26-29 - starting at 6:00 p.m. on
Sunday night, April 26, and at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, April
Owned & Operated by Laurence and Tammy Vorisek & Sons
27-29. The Rock Church is located on Hwy 40-W, across from Yankeetown Elementary School.
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947
Local: 352-447-6002
Toll Free:
Local:
David & Rusty travel full-time from Florida to California, performing both live and on TV,
bringing joy and laughter with their Christian humor and Gospel singing.For more informa-
Win $100 Food Ranch Gift Certificate and/or $100 Gas Card!
tion, call (352) 212-9042
Nature Coast Water, Inc., owned by Tammy and Laurence Vorisek, is
Local Republican Club Meeting
very excited to once again help the Yankeetown Middle School raise money
The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP), which recently opened to the public, will
for their annual trip to Pigeon Key in the Florida Keys.
be the site of the next Picnic-Meeting of the Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club, on Sat.,
This is the last fundraiser that will be held for the 40 middle school
May 2, at 12:00 noon. The entrance to the WGP is directly across from 65th St., off Hwy. 40,
students who will be spending 4 days and 3 nights in the historic buildings
in Yankeetown. The speaker will be Larry Feldhusen, the Yankeetown Parks and Recreation
of Pigeon Key. While there, students will snorkel a reef and study and expe-
liaison. The club will furnish fried chicken and drinks, and members are asked to bring
rience the history and ecology of the Florida Keys. If enough funds are raised,
salads, side dishes and desserts. There is no cost to members, but a charge of $5 applies to
they will also visit the Sea Turtle Hospital.
guests. For reservations, call Edith at (352) 447-2622 or Pat at (352) 447-5874.
We are asking our community to help raise money for the students’
CFEC Offers Payment Plan For Fixed-Income Members
trip. For an opportunity to win the gift cards, please visit these locations in
In recognition of customers who are on a fixed income, Central Florida Electric
Inglis: Capital City Bank, Perkins State Bank, Our Pub, Amelia Liquors,
Cooperative is now offering members the ability to apply for the CFEC Fixed Income/Senior
Buddy and Fred’s Hardware, Trade Winds Realty and outside the Food Ranch
Citizen Payment Plan. The plan offers members the ability to be a part of a billing cycle that
Supermarket on Saturday, April 25. The Drawing will be held at 2:00 pm, May
more accurately fits the time in which their income is received. To receive an application for
2, at the Food Ranch Supermarket in Inglis.
the payment plan opportunity, contact CFEC at 352-493-2511.
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