The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - August 8, 2007
Too Good to be True? Another Scam
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is
address. After the transaction, the new em-
reminding everyone to use caution when re-
ployee was to call Master Research, Inc., im-
Gas mileage decreases when you drive faster than 60 MPH. Every 5 miles per hour over
sponding to any type of ad where the offer
mediately to alert them that the transaction
60 is equivalent to paying an additional 20 cents per gallon for gas.
sounds too good to be true. Recently, a Cit-
had been completed.
Take an AARP Driver Safety class. Completing the two four-hour day course may
rus County resident answered a classified ad
For her part, the woman was to evalu-
entitle you to a multi-year insurance discount. For more information, check with your insur-
that appeared in a local newspaper. A Cana-
ate the Money Gram staff's performance and
ance carrier. To register for a class, call the listed instructor.
dian-based company called Master Research,
mail the enclosed evaluation form back to
For information regarding future classes, call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
Inc., allegedly placed the ad, which offered a
Master Research, Inc. As it turned out, the
Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs
work-at-home position as a customer service
check was counterfeit. The criminals were
·
Aug. 15 and 16: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal.
evaluator.
counting on their new employee to deposit
Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
The job paid $150 per hour. Master
the check into her personal account, immedi-
Beverly Hills and Hernando
Research, Inc., also sent its "new" employee
ately withdraw the money and wire the funds
·
Aug. 8 and 14: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium,
a check for $2,520, along with instructions to
before her bank determined the check was
corner of Grace and Osceola. Class open to member and non-members.To register call Charlie
deposit the check into her personal checking
bogus. The tip-off phone call would have al-
Sept. 19 and 20: 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1501 S.E. Hwy. 19, Crystal River.
account. The woman was to keep $300 for
lowed the criminals to redirect the money to a
Call Joanne Nesler at 382-5330.
herself for two hours of labor. The remaining
new location. If the transaction had taken
Sept. 19 and 20: 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 8831 W. Bradshaw Ave., Homosassa.
cash was to be taken to a local "Money Gram"
place as planned, the new employee would
Call Frank Tobin at 628-3229.
location where the new employee was to
have been out $2,220. Fortunately, the woman
Whispering Pines Pool extends summer hours two weeks.
"evaluate" the staff on the services provided.
was able to steer clear of any financial loss.
The woman was directed to tell the
Anyone who believes he or she may have
According to Larry Menery, aquatic coordinator for City of Inverness, Whispering
"Money Gram" staff to wire the money to a
been victimized by this scam is asked to con-
Pines pool has extended their operating hours this year to coincide with Citrus County School's
"relative" in Canada. Instructions provided
tact Detective Mike Kanter at the Citrus
return to classes August 20th. The pool, 1700 Forest Drive in Inverness has extended it's
with the check gave the relative's name and
County Sheriff's Office, 726-4488, Ext. 224.
summer season from Aug. 6th to Aug. 19th with open hours remaining the same; Mon-Fri
noon to 4:00pm and evening swimming from 7-9pm MWF, Saturday 10-7pm and Sunday 1-
Checkpoints   - Continued from page 1
5pm. For more information call Mr. Memery at 352-726-2611 extn. 1305.
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meets
people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, representing 41% of the 42,116 people killed in
all traffic crashes. In 2002, 17,970 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, representing
Regular Meeting; August 11, 2007 9:30 A.M. First Presbyterian Church 1501 SE Hwy 19
approximately 42% of the 42,850 total traffic fatalities.
Crystal River, Fl Clif Pottberg of Dade city will present his unique method of developing
"There will be no warnings, said Inglis Police Chief Timothy Bible, "Our message is
bonsai from Crape Myrtle material. As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors
simple - you drink and drive, you lose. Violators can lose their licenses, time from their jobs,
are welcome. Contact:Pres. Sandi Seeders - 352 563 0221 Contact Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156
and lose money in high fines and court costs, as well as possibly face imprisonment for repeat
Nature Coast Republicans Meet
offenses, assault, and vehicular homicide."
Meeting: August 11, 2007 Location: American Legion Post 155, 6585 State Road 44,
Americans consider impaired driving one of the nation's most important social is-
Crystal River Time: 8:30 am--Breakfast Our guest speaker this month will be June Fisher,
sues, ahead of health care, poverty, hunger, racism and education. Nearly 97% of Americans
Citrus County Administrator. She will speak to her responsibilities as County Administrator as
view drunk driving as a threat to the community. As a result, the majority of Americans
they relate to the Citrus County Board of Commissioners. All Registered Republican are
support increased use of enforcement efforts, like saturation patrols and sobriety check-
eligible for membership and newcomers will find this an excellent way to meet like-minded
points, to arrest violators. Furthermore, three-fourths of Americans also endorse the use of
conservatives. If you don't have an interest now regarding the issues please don't complain
stricter and more severe penalties against impaired drivers.
later. That with the Nature Coast Republican Club you will have an excellent way to start
Sergeant Brandon Roberts of the Inglis Police Department reminds drivers of these
being informed.
safety tips, "Don't risk it. If you plan to drive, don't drink. Choose a sober, designated driver
Burglary in Progress  - Continued from page 1
before going out. Take a taxicab, or ask a friend to drive you home. Spend the night where the
activity is being held. Report impaired drivers to law enforcement."
Scheduled checkpoint dates are August 18 and 25, from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., in
report stated, so both admitted to the deputy that they had planned to steal a boat motor from
the areas of U.S. Hwy. 19, County Roads 40 and C40A, and E. Cason Blvd.
Apopka Marine, which is directly across S.R. 44 from the location where their vehicle was
parked.
IPD June/July Activity Log
The youths said they had used a bolt cutter to cut the fence, in order to enter Apopka
Marine. One of the males, a juvenile, showed the deputy where he had left the bolt cutter.
Inglis Police Department's JUNE Monthly Activity Log: 5 miscellaneous, 3 drug, 3
According to the report, a county-owned fence that secures a retention pond had been cut.
warrant arrests and 2 DUI's; 2 traffic crashes, 569 building checks, 180 calls for service; 9
The fences faces S.R. 44 and adjoines Apopka Marine. The bolt cutter was found on the
Trespass Warnings, 1 Sworn Complaint, 149 Citations, 5 Notices to Appear issued; assisted
ground, near the hole in the fence. The boy then showed the deputy where they had entered
the Levy County Sheriff's Office 20 times, Yankeetown 6 times, Emergency Medical Services
through the fence and walked him to the second fence where they had entered the grounds of
twice, Fire & Rescue twice; and worked 943.5 man-hours.
Apopka Marine.
Inglis Police Department's JULY Monthly Activity Log: 3 were taken into custody by
The juvenile also said, that while they were on the grounds of Apopka Marine, they
the Baker Act; 6 miscellaneous, 6 drug, 2 warrant arrests and 1 DUI; 1 traffic crash, 731
saw a deputy near their parked vehicle and they had become fearful, so they had jumped the
building checks, 191 calls for service; 2 Trespass Warnings, 3 Sworn Complaints, 131 cita-
fence behind the business onto Buck St. They decided to walk toward the deputies and give
tions, 4 Notices to Appear; assisted the Levy County Sheriff's Office 16 times, Yankeetown 13
them the false story of needing water for the radiator. The report noted that the deputy
times, Emergency Medical Services 5 times and Fire & Rescue twice; and worked 967.5 man-
checked the water in the radiator and it had not overheated. The older of the two youths, 19-
hours.
year-old Daniel Paul Lewis of New Port Richey, said that he wanted a motor for his boat.
Current Watering Restrictions
Both were charged with burglary and possession of burglary tools. They were transported to
For complete DETAILS, or to ask QUESTIONS about these restrictions, visit
the Citrus County Detention Facility in Lecanto. The juvenile was released into the custody of
the water districtís website - www.WaterMatters.org - or call toll-free at 1-
his parents, and Lewis was held on a total bond of $6000.
800-848-0499 or 1-800-423-1476, extension 4498, during normal business
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