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Motorcycle-Drug Charges  - Continued from page 1
Carved Pumpkin Contest & Fund Raiser
The Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee (RABAC) is hosting a din-
vehicles had new Shinko Raven 009 tires, front and back. The owner told police that nei-
ner fundraiser and carved pumpkin contest on October 25th, 2008 to raise money to pur-
ther of the vehicles was insured.
chase items for activities and other things for the Inglis Community Center. We are look-
"Property crimes seem to be on the rise in the area, and citizens should consider
ing to purchase a large television, DVD player, kitchen items, games and more.
that it is always a good idea to make sure your valuable items are locked inside your resi-
The dinner will be BBQ chicken with your choice of two sides (baked beans, cole
dence or garage at all times," said Sgt. Roberts. "Officers from the Inglis Police Depart-
slaw, green beans and macaroni & cheese), a dinner roll and apple cobbler for dessert.
ment and detectives from the Levy County Sheriff's Office have been working hard to
Dinner also includes your choice of coffee, iced tea or punch. The dinner cost is a $6.00
solve these crimes in Inglis and Yankeetown, and both have done a great job."
donation. We will also have sodas on sale that night. People can choose to eat their dinner
Garrett had originally been arrested on a charge of possession of anhydrous am-
there or take it home. Dinner will run from 4:00 -8:00 pm.
monia in an unapproved container and possession of drug paraphernalia. Anhydrous am-
The Carved Pumpkin Contest will be 6:00 – 8:00 pm. People can bring their pump-
monia is a chemical used in making the illegal street drug, methamphetamine. Cowles and
kins that they have carved or decorated at home. The voting will be a community vote with
Baker were arrested on the same charges.
anyone coming to the dinner voting for their favorite pumpkin. The winner will be an-
According to the Levy County Sheriff's Office, Vincent Baker was driving a car,
nounced shortly after 8pm as soon as all the votes are tallied.
with Cowles and Garrett passengers, and ran a stop sign at U.S. Hwy. 19 and U.S. Hwy. 27-
Tickets are on sale now! You can also contact any RABAC Member or call RABAC
Alt. in Chiefland. Dep. Matthew King stopped the vehicle and noticed that Baker, Garrett
Chairperson, Valarie Davenport at (352) 447-3323 for tickets or information.
and Cowles appeared nervous and their clothing was wet. King asked for permission to
Quilting classes offered at the Inglis Community Center
search the vehicle and Baker said, "No. Call a K-9." Dep. Willie Barnes and his partner K-
Quilting classes will be starting on Thursday, October 9th, 2008. Hours will be
9 (canine) Taz arrived on scene, and Taz alerted for the presence of narcotics in the ve-
6pm-9pm at the Inglis Community Center. Come on, join the fun and learn how to quilt!
hicle. According to Lt. Evan Sullivan, Public Information Officer for the LCSO, needles
First project will be the popular quilted handbag. There is something for every sewing skill
were found under the driver's seat and also inside a camera case. A propane tank containing
level. Never sewn… don't worry, we will start with beginner level instruction. If you know
anhydrous ammonia was also found in the vehicle. According to the sheriff's office, Baker,
how to sew come and join the fun. New projects will follow. Some sewing machines and
Garrett and Cowles all have a past history for drugs. All three were still incarcerated, as of
fabrics will be furnished for class or bring your own. Please call instructor Drinda Merritt
Sept. 29.
in the evenings or weekends at (352) 447-3585 to sign up. Spaces are limited!
IPD Loses 1 Officer in New Budget
Crafters needed for Nov. 1st Fall Festival...!
Calling all crafters...! First Baptist Church of Lake Rousseau is taking applica-
Inglis Police Chief Steve Dixon's position as chief becomes full time effective
tions for crafters who would like to sell their craft items at their Fall Festival, which will
October 1, at the same time the new budget restraints for the Town of Inglis starts Dixon
be held on Sat., Nov. 1, from 11am-3pm. The church is located at 7854 W. Dunnellon Rd.
off with one less officer position. Not filling the vacancy and losing the position will
(Hwy. 488), just east of the intersection of Citrus Ave. in the Crystal River/Red Level area.
jeopardize the 24/7 coverage, according to Dixon. The police gas budget was increased
To reserve a space, call (352) 489-4636. The charge for each space is $25; and crafters
$17,000 for patrols due to gas price increases.
should bring their own tables. This will be a community event, free of charge.
Another change in the department is the commission vote for employees to work
4-10's and close Mondays which not only affects town hall but the Police Department.
That leaves no secretary at the office to answer calls and help with citizens concerns and
needs. DJ Moser has been volunteering to replace Lorraine Barber on Mondays because
she feels a need to keep the office open. Last Monday DJ answered 28 phone calls and had
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Dixon said he was happy to be back in Inglis and came back because he wanted to.
Dixon said his job is to insure safety, improve quality of life, maintain an atmosphere that
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people would want to live here or visit and stay. He believes you have to help people not
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punish them, but if you are bad, you have to pay the price. Dixon said people have nothing
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to fear from the police department unless they are breaking the law. He has an open door
8-inch SUB of equal or lesser value for only 99 4 through
policy to any citizens who need to talk to him about concerns. Dixon said you can't be
October 31, 2008 ----WITH THIS COUPON!----
political but he does tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.."I am straight
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up." Chief Dixon's goal is to bring a positive attitude back for the department so that the
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police department is not a focal point or hot bed of the town.
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About the budget cuts, Police Commissioner Edward Michaels said, no other
employee position was done away with in the budget, just one shift from maintenance to
EL Ranchito
water plant. Michaels also said that Inglis employees got a 4% raise across the board.
(Levy County voted a moratorium on raises this year.) Fire Commissioner Michaels, rep-
resented the Inglis Fire Rescue at the county level and in his normal candid manner got the
Mexican Restaurant
department an increase of $3,600 for the fire department budget.
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Oregon State, Alabama, Ole Miss, Michigan, Maryland and Navy all pulled upsets against
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top twenty teams last week. My prediction of Tennessee upsetting Auburn didn’t happen,
but the Vols nearly pulled it off.
FSU made their fans happy this week and will tackle Miami at their place this
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
Saturday. I think it will be a whale of a game with the Seminoles winning a nail-biter.
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm  Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
My beautiful wife Kathie and I will be traveling to Arkansas this Saturday to see the Gators
get back on track against the Razorbacks. I’ll report to you what we experience in Fayetteville
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