Page 4 October 9, 2013
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Remembering the Past
Dedication of the new Inglis Children’s playground behind town Hall took place Saturday with
Friends of the Citrus County Library System are nearing the million dollar mark as they started
a ribbon cutting ceremony and the presentation of another fund raising check from Darlene
off their 2013 fall book sale, for the 12th year. Over this time frame $748,229 has been
Slattery, representing Capital City Bank of Inglis. Accepting the donation on behalf of the town
earned from this group’s efforts. According to President Sue Haderer, Vice Lynne Boele and
were left to right, commissioner Pat Quick, Mayor Carolyn Risher, commissioner Marvin Allen
Director Sandy Price this year over 1250 banana boxes with 43,750 hard back books were
and commissioner Sylvia Vorisek. Also donating were Florida Power, DAB Constructors, Fire
available for sale with more soft backs, records, tapes, jig saw puzzles, music cd’s and audio
Programs of Inglis, Perkins State Bank, Dr. and Mrs. Patel, Risher’s Auto Parts, Allen’s bait,
books. Six months preparation goes into this sale with books stored at the “book house” in
Jim Daniels, Thrasher’s bait and tackle, Roger Myrick. From Newscaster Archives Nov. 9, 1999.
Hernando. Pictured are the early birds at the Citrus County Auditorium who pay a fee and come
Coming Events at Inglis Amvets
early to find their treasures laid out by the many volunteers. Picture and story by Sally Price.
Meth Bust  - Continued from page 1
We have a TV Sports Package, with 4 TV s and more coming. Happy Hour is
Monday-Friday, 1:00-6:00 pm. Join AmVets - we have Ladies, Sons and Riders groups.
inject.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 10 - All day, ‘Kill the Keg with beer only $1 per mug and $4 per
The process poses a huge risk to those producing meth and anyone nearby the
pitcher; Card Games at 5:30 pm.  THURSDAY, Oct. 10 - Ladies Day (all day) with half-
one-pot cooks due to the buildup of pressure inside the ìpotî and the subsequent exposure
price drinks; at 4:30 pm the Ladies Auxiliary and Executive Committee meet, and the Am-
of some of the ingredients to the air. These reactions cause explosions, fires and potentially
Vets Post meeting is at 5:30 pm. RED SHIRT FRIDAY, Oct. 11 - Wear red and bring two
fatal chemical inhalation. Due to the dangers associated with meth labs, CCSO Fire Rescue
food items (all day long) for our Thanksgiving baskets to receive your second drink free
personnel also respond to meth lab scenes as they are specially trained in the handling of
and “Show Me the Money” at 6:00 pm!
SATURDAY, Oct. 12 - “Show Me the Money
hazardous materials.
with double bonus at 6:00 pm. ***SUNDAY, Oct. 13 - Breakfast is served 9:00-11:00 am,
Locally, most meth manufacturing arrests are made after deputies find one or two
with 4 items to choose from 8 selections only $5; Lunch is served 12:00- 5:00 pm with a
one-pot labs. To date, the sheriff s office has never encountered a meth operation this large.
Special of Wings for only 504 each, plus Nascar & Football on 4 TV s; ***TICKETS for
Sheriff Jeff Dawsy has made arresting meth manufacturers a huge priority for the
QUEEN OF HEART Drawing can be purchased through 6:00 pm with DRAWING at 6:15
agency. Earlier in the year, all deputies were trained on how to spot meth lab materials and
pm.*** MONDAY, Oct. 14 - Bowling Tournament at 5:30 pm; all welcome. TUESDAY,
labs, to increase the safety of agency personnel and residents. Dawsy's commitment to this
Oct. 15 - Bingo at 5:00 pm; all welcome.
initiative has made Citrus County one of the leaders in the state in meth lab arrests.
Squawk Box
Realty
Continued from page 1
a few instances – notably the Great Recession of 2007-2009 – unemployment rates return
Sally Price, Realtor
to or drop below the pre-summer slump levels by September or October. Skinner pointed
(352) 302-8556 cell
out that September through November has historically proved to be the region s strongest
325 S INGLIS AVE REDUCED FROM $175,000 TO $159,000
months for job placements.
Here s the break down for each county:
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home on 4 lots in the
•
Citrus County s labor force decreased by 333 to 57,350, the number of
curve of S Inglis Ave offer more than meets the
employed fell by 70 to 52,773, while the number of those without jobs dropped by 263 to
eye. There is a new mother-in-law apt out back
4,577. The unemployment rate in August 2012 was 10.1 percent when there were 5,795
and a fenced in ground pool. 2 spare rooms can
unemployed.
be what ever you want. Large open family living
•
Levy County s labor force shrank by 89 to 16,362, those with jobs rose by
area has a fireplace and you can escape to a large
411 to 15,068 and the number of unemployed dropped by 130 to 1,294 which is down 325
sunroom with pool table. The place needs a little
TLC and you will end up with a spacious jewel
over the year when the unemployment rate was 9.9 percent.
with plenty of yard for boat, rv parking or toys.
•
Marion County s labor force decreased by 123 to 135,680, the number of
Across the street from the Withlacoochee River
employed increased by 426 to 124,975 and those without jobs fell by 549 to 10.,705, a drop
in Inglis.
of 2,919 over the year when the unemployment rate was 10.1 percent.
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