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Traffic crash in Pine Ridge kills Hernando man

Pet Patrol

A trafﬁc crash in Pine Ridge on June 9, took the life of a Hernando man, when he

lost control of his car and crashed into a bus.

The crash took place at 8:55 p.m. on County Rd. 491 (N. Lecanto Hwy.), south of

N. Deltona Blvd. Jeffrey B. Stele, 61, Hernando, was driving south on C.R. 491 (N. Lecanto

Hwy.) in a 2010 Ford Focus. In the same area, Barney Titus, 55, of Sebring, Florida, was

driving a 2010 Provost Bus, traveling north on C.R. 491. Mr. Stele lost control of his car

and crossed over the painted median into the northbound lane of C.R. 491, into the path of

the bus. Mr. Titus attempted to avoid crashing into Mr. Stele’s car by braking and steering

to the east shoulder of the road, but his attempts were not successful, and the front left of

the car struck the front left of the bus.

Stele’s car rotated counter-clockwise and came to rest facing north in the south-

bound lane of C.R. 491, while Titus’ bus came to rest facing northeast on the east shoulder

of C.R. 491. Mr. Stele received fatal injuries in the crash and expired at the scene. Mr. Titus

received no injuries. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and alcohol was not a factor in the

crash. Neither driver carried a passenger. Estimated damages were $15,000 to the car and

$15,000 to the bus. The crash remains under investigation and details are subject to change.

Yankeetown man charged with violating probation

Rocky is a cute Boxer puppy that was saved

Lawrence “Larry” William Jennings, 57, 4703 Riverside Dr., Yankeetown, was ar-

“Maxine, on the left, and Max are only 3 yo,

rested by the Levy County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, May 24, charged with three counts of violation

from a shelter. He is only about 10 weeks old

white with black spots, are each available to

of probation (original charges of shooting into an occupied dwelling, criminal mischief and

and has the most adorable face and beautiful

brighten your life. They are the cutest and

burglary of a dwelling). His bond was set at $15,000.

brindle coat. He likes children and wants to

sweetest dogs. They were rescued from a lo-

Inglis man arrested by LCSO

play with all the dogs. He will need the re-

cal puppy mill and are ready for permanent

quired puppy training but will make a won-

Chad Edward Thomas, 30, 19460 S.E. 54th Court, Inglis, was arrested by the Levy

homes. A Humane Society of CENTRAL

derfulpet. Adopt A Rescued Pet, Inc. does

County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, just after 7:00 p.m., June 9, charged with driving while license sus-

FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. a small dog and

home visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we

pended or revoked.He is being held for Hernando County for violation of probation (DUI).

Doberman Breed Rescue, does home vis-

can only adopt to the Citrus County and ad-

Lewdness Charge - Continued from page 1

its prior to adoptions, therefore, only adopt

joining county areas. If you are within these

to the Citrus County and adjoining county

having any time alone with the girl. He was also interviewed by a detective on June 7. The

areas, please, phone Adopt A Rescued Pet,

areas. You can see them and their doggie

report stated Webb made inconsistent statements in both interviews. In the second interview,

leave your name, number, at 352.795.9550.

friends at our WEEKLY SATURDAY Adop-

Webb admitted to giving the girl Benadryl for her allergies, on a few occasions, and to mas-

All of our dogs have been sterilized, tested

tion Events, located in Pet Supermarket, In-

saging her legs, three times, but denied any of the girl’s other allegations. He was arrested

negative for heart worm, on heart worm

verness, 10-12 PM. Donation is $150 each.

on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a person under the age of 16, lewd and

prevention, on ﬂea prevention, up to date on

Phone 352.527.9050.

lascivious battery (engaging in sexual activity) of a person under the age of 16, and lewd and

vaccines, ID chipped and vet checked.

lascivious conduct (soliciting) of a person under the age of 16. Webb was transported to the

Lake Rousseau Spraying Schedule

Citrus County Detention Facility and is being held without bond.

Squawk Box

During the Period of June 13 - 24, 2011, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva-

tion Commission will be conducting aquatic weed control operations in Lake Rousseau

Continued from page 1

can. But the rules and regulations and the threat of litigation that hangs over citizens and

using EPA approved herbicides. Water hyacinth, water lettuce and boat trails will be main-

businesses today force us to “get a lawyer”, to settle the simplest deals or conﬂicts. We used

tained using the herbicides, Reward or Glyphosate.

to exercise good “horse sense”: Now we live in fear of being sued. Lawyers advertise to

People using these areas of Lake Rousseau for domestic purposes or for irriga-

entice people to sue their neighbor, their place of employment, their home builders even the

tion are cautioned that treated Water should not be used for a period of ﬁve days in Reward

McDonalds where they bought a cup of coffee that was too hot.

treated areas. No Livestock/ Domestic Animal watering for 1 day in Reward treated areas.

Lawyers have also ruined the sports world because most of the agents that represent

Water shall not be used for drinking (does not apply to tap or well water) for 2 days in Re-

young athletes are, you guessed it, lawyers. Isn’t it a shame the National Football League is

ward treated areas. There are no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas.

currently on strike when the players, coaches, owners and their lawyers are already making

Scheduled treatments may be delayed due to adverse environmental conditions.

ridiculous salaries. Those lawyers want more.

The management and treatment of nuisance exotic vegetation is necessary to maintain rec-

In the old days two men would often settle a dispute with a ﬁst ﬁght. We would call

reational activities and protect native plant habitat in Florida waters.

that barbaric today. But is it as barbaric as having a team of lawyers take you apart and leave

you in ﬁnancial ruin in a court of law? Fist ﬁghts are more humane. Black eyes and scrapped

R&M

knuckles will heal.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS

That being said, I realize there are still many honorable men and women in the law

Rebuilt - Repaired - Resealed

profession. And there are times when a majority of us need a good attorney. There are just

Complete Auto Repairs

too darn many of them. Maybe we should shut the law schools down for 10 or 15 years and

let the population catch up.

A/C - Brakes - Front End - Exhaust - TuneUps

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