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emembering The Past
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The BOCC highlights the 100th Anniversary of the Woman's Club of Inverness
cated at the Walmart store, a short time later, and taken into custody. According to the report,
Marken stated to a deputy, "I messed up again; I messed up again."
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners presented a Proclamation at
Travis Earl Menefee, 24, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-
their regular meeting on May 9, 2017 proclaiming May 9, 2017 the 100 year anniversary of
fice, May 15, charged with aggravated stalking after an injunction for protection. His bond
the General Federation of Woman's Club of Inverness (GFWC).
was set at none. The report stated that the injunction had been issued on Dec. 9, 2016 (and
The GFWC Woman's Club of Inverness has been working for the betterment of
valid through Dec. 9, 2018), yet Menefee had persisted in calling the victim on the phone
Citrus County since 1917 and has been responsible for many educational firsts in Citrus
and sending her text messages. The report stated that Menefee said, in one recorded mes-
County including the establishment of the first library and Parent Teacher Association
sage, "I want to make your life a living hell like you did mine," even though the victim had
(PTA). The club is also responsible for the first local Meals on Wheels program and work-
first told him that she was recording the conversation.
ing on multiple beautification projects for the City of Inverness. Members of the Woman s
Colton Ruger Smith, 24, Inverness, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's
Club of Inverness provide annual funding for student scholarships and many educational
Office, May 15, charged with falsely identifying himself to a law enforcement officer, and
youth programs, along with support for the homeless and victims of domestic violence. The
possession cannabis less than 20 grams. His bond was set at $2,000. The report stated that
GFWC mission and goals will continue to enhance lives in our community in years to come.
Smith, who was wanted on a Citrus County warrant for violation of probation, was located
The Board of County Commissioners recognizes May 9, 2017 as the 100th anni-
at a relative's E. Mercury St., Inverness residence. Smith gave deputies a false name and
versary of the General Federation of Woman's Club of Inverness and encourages all citizens
a false date of birth, but matched the photographs of the wanted suspect. The relative also
to recognize, applaud and congratulate members of this organization for their volunteer
identified him as Mr. Smith. When he was taken into custody and patted down, Smith was
service to Inverness and Citrus County.
found to be in possession of marijuana and rolling papers. He was also arrested on the viola-
tion of probation warrent (the original charge was possession of marijuana under 20 grams),
with his bond set at none.
Elisse Marie Coan, 54, Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-
fice, May 16, charged with retail petit theft (value $100 or less). Her bond was set at $500.
Ms. Coan is accused of taking $23.21 in food items from the Circle K store, located at 400
S. Suncoast Blvd. in Crystal River, and leaving the store without paying for the items.
Jodi Lyn Desormey, 42, Ocala, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office,
May 16, charged with trafficking or endeavoring to traffic in stolen property, and petit theft
(value less than $100). Her bond was set at $5,500.
Jessica Marie Hanley, 30, Crystal River, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-
iff's Office, May 16, on a Citrus County warrant for obtaining property by means of a worth-
less check. Her bond was set at $2,000.
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Frank John Mancini, III, 35, Homosassa, was arrested by the Citrus County Sher-
iff's Office, May 16, charged with auto theft. His bond was set at $2,000. The arrest report
stated that a 2015 Nissan Altima with a Georgia license plate was parked at a known drug
house in Homosassa, in the area of W. Ost-West St. and S. Can Pt., that had been reported
as stolen from Hillsborough County, FL. As the deputy drove by, a man sitting on the porch
- soon determined to be Mr. Mancini - got up, jumped the fence and started running in a
westerly direction. A deputy caught up to the heavily perspiring Mr. Mancini, and took him
into custody. The owner of the car was contacted and took possession of the vehicle at the
scene.
CrimeStoppers Citrus: 1-888-ANY-TIPS
The Board of County Commissioners is pictured with representatives from the GFWC Woman's
Club of Inverness.
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Florida Federation of Women's Clubs float in Centennial Parade in Tallahassee (1924). A
group involved in many issues (suffrage, temperance, conservation, preservation, welfare),
the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs was the premier political group for Florida women in
the first half of the 20th Century. Photo courtesy Florida State Archives.
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