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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Felony Charges - Continued from page 1
Community Events
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
several items from the victim’s boat, which Haley then allegedly sold to the Key Largo
Do you have questions about Medicare or Medicare/Medicaid, Supplemental In-
man. Again, Haley was identified by the victim and witness.
surance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE,
In a Sworn Complaint filed against Haley for theft that was reported as taking
a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for one-on-one counsel-
place on Jan. 16, Haley allegedly told his landlord that he’d taken his (the landlord’s) rid-
ing. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a
ing lawnmower to be repaired, but the repair man would not give it back. However, Haley
site or want to know a site close to you, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. SHINE
would not tell his landlord where the lawnmower was, but did tell him that he would call
will be at: Wed, Feb 10th 10:00-Noon AF Knotts (Yankeetown) Public Library.
police and report it as stolen. The complaint stated that Haley did not report the lawnmower
Customer Appreciation Day
as stolen, and when the landlord attempted to contact him the following day, Haley was
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club is having a “Customer Appreciation Day”
gone.
on Wed., Feb. 10th from 12noon to 3 pm. Come on in and browse to your hearts content
According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Inglis Police Sgt. Ballard con-
while enjoying a FREE cup of coffe and cookies with us. We’re located off of Hwy 40 West
tacted them regarding two grand theft cases he was working on in which Haley was a sus-
- #5 56th St,Yankeetown, FL (phone: 447-2057). We look forward to seeing you!
pect. Ballard requested that they check pawn shops within the Citrus County jurisdiction
to determine if Haley had made pawns. No pawn were located in Haley’s name, but three
Italian Feast & Valentine Dance, Inglis VFW
items were located as having been pawned at the Gettin Place in Crystal River in the name
VFW Post 8698 and the LAVFW, invites the public to an Italian Feast and Valen-
of Steven Madden that matched the description and serial numbers given by Sgt. Ballard,
tine Dance on Sat., Feb. 13. The Post is located at 520 Hwy. 40 in Inglis, 1 mile east of U.S.
a Coleman Power Mate generator that had been pawned on Oct. 29, 2009 for $70; an 8 hp
Hwy. 19. The Italian Feast starts at 4:00 p.m. For a donation of $7, you can enjoy baked
Johnson outboard motor that had been pawned on Nov. 25, 2009 for $100; and a Humming-
ziti, lasagna, saghetti and meatballs, stuffed shells; a sausage, onions and pepers dish;
bird depth finder that had been pawned on Dec. 9, 2009 for $20.
salad, and a cannoli for dessert. The band “Chrome” will entertain from 7:00 until 11:00
The sheriff’s office learned that Haley had been arrested by the Citrus County
p.m.. Admission to the dance is $5 for a couple or $3 for an individual. For additional in-
Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 28, 2010 with an out-of-state driver’s license in the name of Steven
formation, please call the post at (352) 447-3495.
Madden with a date of birth of August 5, 1973. During his arrest, Haley had admitted that
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Steven Madden was a deceased relative. Haley was charged with unauthorized possession
Yankeetown Community Church will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake
of an identification card and giving a false name to a police officer.
Supper on February 16th from 5 - 7 pm. We will be serving all-you-can-eat, made from
On Feb. 3, thumb prints of Haley were matched to the thumb prints on the three
scratch, buttermilk pancakes with sausage, apple juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $5 for adults
pawn transaction forms in the name of Steven Madden, and they were identified as Haley’s
and $3 for children under 10 years of age. Proceeds will benefit the church choir dressing
prints. Haley was arrested on additional charges - 3 counts of dealing in stolen property and
room. Do come and join us for delicious food, fun, and fellowship. Our church is located
3 counts of giving false information to a pawnbroker. Haley’s total bond was set at $45,000.
at 4640 Hwy 40 W. Yankeetown, 2 miles west of the traffic light on U.S.19 in Inglis.
Woman charged with battery for grabbing man’s shirt
Valentine's Day Dinner
Jamie Jean Smith, Floral City, was arrested by the Inglis Police Department, Jan.
Valentine’s Dinner Friday Feb. 12th 4:00 to 6:00 PM, $6.50 Donation. Parsons
17, charged with domestic battery. According to the arrest report the report, the victim sus-
Memorial Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 5850 Riverside DR. Yankeetown.
tained no injuries. Smith is accused of grabbing the victim by the front of his shirt during
Baked Steak Dinner includes Dessert and Drink.
an argument and “yelling in his face, ‘Please, just talk to me,’ due to an ongoing bad end to
Hot Stuff – Chili Cook-Off
a (two-year) co-habitive relationship,” the report stated. Smith was transported to the Levy
Whether you like it hot and spicy or mild with chicken, you’re sure to find all
County Jail.
kinds at the annual Chili Cook-Off, on Saturday, February 20th from 11am to 2pm at the
Inglis PD Files Sworn Complaint on Inglis Man
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club on #5 56th Street in Yankeetown. Enter your tasty
A Sworn Complaint was issued against Eric H. White, Vicki St., Inglis, on charges
pot of chili into the contest and you could be this year’s best Chili Chef. Cash prizes will
of theft and criminal mischief. According to the complaint, White was served a foreclosure
be given for the top three tastiest chili’s. 1st place wins $50, 2nd place wins $25 and 3rd
Notice of a property, in October of 2009. The Sworn Complaint stated that White removed
place wins $10. All are welcome to come out and taste the delicious chilis and cast your
and sold items that belonged to the victim, a bank, causing damage to the property in ex-
vote for your favorite. Enjoy all-you-can-eat chili for only $5. Call 352-447-2057.
cess of $1,000. Missing items listed as damage to the property included an air conditioning
Environmental Presentation at A.F. Knotts Library
system, a hot water heater, the roof and side panels of an out-building, a water pump and a
Cynthia Barnett , author of award-winning, Mirage, will present “Blue is the New
well motor.
Green: Water Sustainability and the Future of Florida” on Saturday, February 27 from 1-3
Inglis PD Files Sworn Complaint for Retail Theft
pm at the A.F. Knotts Library in Yankeetown, 11 56th Street . The Friends of A F Knotts
In a Sworn Complaint filed against Kathleen L. Poole of Inglis by the Inglis Police
Public Library, the Inglis/Yankeetown Woman’s Club, Withlacoochee Area Residents and
Department, she is charged with the retail theft of a bottle of non-dairy creamer valued at
the Inglis/Yankeetown Lion’s Club are sponsoring the event.
$1.00 from the Dollar General store in Inglis. According to the complaint, the incident oc-
Ms. Barnett will discuss interesting facts from research for her forthcoming
curred on Jan. 28, when Poole walked toward the food section and returned to the register,
book, Blue is the New Green: An American Water Ethic, to be published by Beacon Press
according to employees, where the clerk began to ring her up, but she became agitated and
in 2011.
walked out of the store. Two witnesses stated that they saw the merchandise in Poole’s
Tenth Annual STARS (Superintendent’s) Gala Set for Feb. 13
purse.
The Levy County Schools Foundation (LCSF) will be hosting its annual Gala on
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
Saturday, February 13, 2010. The event, which includes dinner and local student entertain-
ment, will take place at 6:00 p.m., at Bronson High School.
Where Customer Service is our Priority
The past nine Galas have raised a total of more than $85,000 to support a variety
Owned & Operated by the Vorisek Family
of education-related initiatives and help the Foundation expand its mission. The proceeds
of the 2010 Gala will help the Foundation support the LCSF Levy County Scholarship
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
Program which awarded over $82,000 in the past year alone.
GOLD TABLE PATRONS: contributions of $1,000 or more; SILVER TABLE
Enhance your Health
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PATRONS: contributions of $500 to $999; and BRONZE PATRONS: contributions of
with Reverse Osmosis
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Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
Gold Patrons receive 8 complimentary Gala tickets. Silver Patrons receive 4 Gala
Whole House Systems RENTALS
Odor & Cyanide
tickets. Bronze Patrons receive 2 Gala tickets. Individual tickets are available at $50 each.
To become a PATRON, or reserve tickets, contact the Levy County Schools Foun-
Financing Available • 12 Months Same as Cash • FREE Water Analysis
dation at 352-486-3408
Buddy & Fred’s Hardware
517 Hwy. 40 W • Inglis, FL • 352-447-2600
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