Page 4 December 4, 2013
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Drivers Escape Firey Crash
Remembering the Past
Ripley P Bullen is shown here at Crystal River Archaeological State Park in March 1954 excavat-
ing prehistoric tools. Bullen was the Archaeologist for the Florida Board of Park and Historic
Memorials and later was the first Archaeologist, Anthropology Department of the Museum of
On Monday, November 2, 2013 Levy County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call for a motor ve-
Natural History, Gainesville. His excavations were the first scientifically documented excava-
hicle collision involving two vehicle with one on fire. Levy County Department of Public Safety
tions at the Crystal River site. Bullen was instrumental in the establishment of the Crystal
Engine 78 (Moriston), Medic 4, and Williston Fire Rescue Tender 72 responded to the area of
River Archaeological State Park. Born in 1902, Bullen died in Gainesville Dec.25, 1976. Photo
County Road 464 just west of Hwy 41. First unit on scene established command and requested
by HH Winter, Florida State Archives/History by Sally Price.
Car Burglaries  - Continued from page 1
additional resources for the incident and found Toyota Tundra on the shoulder of the road
fully involved. After the Tundra and Jeep Wrangler collided the Tundra ignited. Occupants of
both vehicles escaped without any injuries prior the arrival of emergency vehicles. Pictured:
riod of time. Keep any valuables out of plain site.īKeep garage doors down and lock all
Firefighter Chris Henson and Lisa Briggs/Photo from Levy Fire/Rescue.
doors and windows when not home.
Lottery Tickets  - Continued from page 1
Residents in the Citrus Springs and Beverly Hills areas will see an increase in pa-
trols in these neighborhoods. If you see any suspicious activity, you are asked to call 9-1-1
ticket greater than $599 has to be claimed at the lotto office, and this one was the only one
immediately.
that had been redeemed for this large of an amount of money out of all the tickets the wit-
If you have any information about these burglaries, call Crime Stoppers of Citrus
ness had provided him with.
County, immediately. You can remain anonymous, if you d like. Simply call 1-888-ANY-
Due to his cooperation, Mr. Dorton was released on his own recognizance.
TIPS, visit crimestopperscitrus.com or text the word CITRUS plus your tip to 274637.
Citrus Citizens Academy now
Realty
acceptingBoard of County Commissioners for Springspring
applications  Citizens Academy 2014
Sally Price, Realtor
(352) 302-8556 cell
The Citrus County
session which begins in April is now accepting applications.
5941 W GROVELAND RD DUNNELLON MOBILE & 82 FRUIT TREE GROVE
The Academy is a free course designed to educate and inform citizens about the
3/2 SINGLE WIDE FIXER UP 2/1 36 x 24
departments which make up Citrus County government. Classes are held once a week for
mobile home with screen porch on .92 ac (mol)
twelve weeks, and gives residents a hands-on, inside look at what, how and why the county s
has 82 mature and producing fruit trees of all
departments do what they do, from parks & recreation, libraries, utilities, and road mainte-
kinds. Over 12 varieties of citrus, grape vines,
nance to community services. This gives citizens the opportunity to understand the board s
fig and pecan tree. Part of an established older
responsibilities and capabilities and how the taxpayers resources are utilized.
orange grove. Paved street and easement to a
There are no qualifications needed other than being a resident of the county and
lot to access Lake Rousseau included. North of
having an interest in how local government works.
Crystal River on a hill above Lake Rousseau.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Applications are available online
Trees are full right now of fruit. Make an of-
at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us and can be mailed to 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct., Lecanto, FL
fer. Asking $79,000.
34461, Key #5 Attn: Deborah Bloss or by fax to 352-527-5908. For more information, con-
tact call 352-527-5904.
Crystal River House Fire Leaves Family Homeless
A residential rental at 1016 NE 8th Ave Crystal River was reported to be on
was checked for extension. Significant ceiling was pulled exposing the attic space where
fire to Citrus Fire/Rescue on December 1st. The occupant advised her son noticed smoke
fire was smoldering above the wall. All fire was extinguished and operations changed to
coming from the laundry room and the family, herself and two children, evacuated the
mop up. The State Fire Marshall was contacted and is responding to investigate the origin.
home and called 911. Fire arrived on scene to find the home 50% involved. The fire was
Damage was listed as 75% Structure loss, 100% contents loss due to smoke/fire damage.
under control within minutes of the initial attack. Ventilation was initiated and the home
The Pizza JoinT
Carl Roof, Inc.
Brandell Campbell
WOOD FIRE PIES
Quarry Mgr.
Land Clearing - Fill - Septic Installation
Carl Roof, Owner
19371 SE Butler Rd.
St. Catherine Quarry
Inglis, FL 34449
Aggregates Division
Office (352)793-4526
Florida Region
Since 1973
352-447-2733
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
352-257-8250 cell
Cell (352)427-6664
brcampbell@cemexusa.com