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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Bronson woman was killed inkilled incrash, Feb. 9 in Levy County.
woman a single-vehicle crash
Community Events
A Bronson
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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. when 36 year-
Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs? Can't afford
old Barbara Sue Strickland was driving a 2000 GMC Sierra, traveling south on County Rd.
to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new
334. Strickland failed to negotiate a left curve and left the roadway onto the west shoulder.
to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
Strickland over-corrected while attempting to re-enter the roadway, and the Sierra began
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
to rotate counter-clockwise while crossing the road. The vehicle entered the east shoulder
provides you with free, unbiased and cofidential information. For assistance, please call the
before overturning.
Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us at:
The report stated, "At least two of the occupants were ejected." The vehicle came
Wed, February 12th, 10:00am-Noon, AF Knotts Public Library(Yankeetown). All Citrus
to rest on the east shoulder, on its right side, facing south. Strickland was pronounced
Co sites By appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Center.
deceased on the scene by Levy County Paramedic Jonathan Crawford at 1:02 a.m. The
Church Dinner
crash is still under investigation, but excessive speed appears to be a factor, according to
Need a place to take your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. Come to Parsons Church
the arrest report. Richard Uliano, 35, and Tony Hulon, 21, both of Bronson, received minor
in Yankeetown for a baked steak dinner. The dinner consist of steak, mashed potatoes,
injuries, but each refused medical treatment, the report stated.
Dog diesCounty Sheriff's Office, Division of Fire Rescue responded to a fire
in Dunnellon house fire
green beans, rolls, cranberry gelatin salad, dessert and coffee or tea all for $7.00 donation.
The dinner is on Friday February 14th from 4:30 to 6:30.The church is located at 5850 Riv-
erside Dr. next to the Coast Guard Station. There will also be a drawing for a $50.00 money
The Citrus
tree. Take out is also available 352-447-2506.
at a Dunnellon residence located at 11504 N. Wahoo Trail, Feb. 8, at 7:05 p.m. Engine 71
from Connell Heights arrived on-scene at 7:21 p.m. to find the 3,000 square ft. home ap-
"The Science of Our Aquatic Preserves' Seagrass"
presented by Jonathan Brucker, Environmental Specialist II, St. Martins Marsh and Big
proximately 75% involved in fire. Firefighters were told that the structure was unoccupied.
Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. - WGP
An attack was initiated to the exterior while the home was searched. A dog was found
Ellie Schiller Education Center. Jonathan will discuss the seagrass monitoring programs
who had expired due to smoke inhalation. Fire crews quickly brought the fire under con-
in the aquatic preserves and there importance in keeping an environmental balance for the
trol. Units from Derosa, Kensington, Pine Ridge, Homosassa, Crystal River and Connell
health of our Gulf Shoreline. He will explain sampling at specific locations, monitoring
Heights responded to this incident. Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the residents
methodology, data analysis, and ideas for future monitoring.
with temporary housing. The structure and contents were a total loss, estimated at $61,300.
Yellow Ribbons - Continued from page 4
Woman's Club Spaghetti Dinner
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club is the place to be Saturday, February 22nd.
Their much anticipated Spaghetti Dinner extravaganza will be in full swing from 5pm-
ary 24th 11:30 AM at 3802 E Gulf to Lake Inverness, 34453. Congressman Nugent will be
8pm. Bring your own wine or beer and join us at your neighborhood "Bistro" on 56th
accepting over 3,000 signed petitions with the media present with the understanding he will
St, Yankeetown for a dining experience like no other. A delicious spaghetti dinner with
take the petitions back to Washington and present them to Secretary of State John Kerry
home-made sauce, garlic bread, salad, coffee or tea awaits; $10.00 adults, children under
with the media present. We are asking that as many people as possible be available to be a
12 are $5.00 and children under 5 are free. For those with a sweet tooth, a wonderful Italian
part of this important event. Call 352-344-9327 for directions or to RSVP.
dessertwill finish off your meal. To continue your Italian dining experience at home, don't
Need everyone to contact me that wants to help make February 24th the great
forget to pick up a few quarts of delicious sauce for $8.00 each.
event we know it can be to help bring Bowe home!
For those not able to make it to the "Bistro", take-out orders are always available,
Cynthia Holden, organizer said "we want "Tie a yellow ribbon round the old oak
call the clubhouse 352-447-2057 to place your order. Mark your calendars now for Satur-
tree" to be playing on Feb 24th as well as before, during and until Bowe comes home!"
Plea Deals - Continued from page 1
day, February 22nd, 5pm-8pm, you won't want to miss this extraordinary event. You will
also be able to buy tickets for the "Scrappy Millennium" Quilt.
Hope Foundation Food Distribution
will count toward the time to be served for Davenport and Goldsmith. Rydbom and Alder-
The HOPE Foundation will be having a food give away on Feb. 13 at the Inglis
man accepted a plea-negotiated sentence last year. Rydbom was sentenced to one year in
Community Center from 2-3pm. Please bring a bill or license with your name and address
jail with a six month credit and two years of probation. Alderman is serving five years of
on it. Supplies are limited so it is first come first serve. Hope to see you there.
probation. District Attorney, 8th Circuit spokesperson Darry Lloyd told Gainesville Televi-
sion News Network, "We couldn't prove which one of the four actually administered or
Annual Flea Market
gave the child what would have been an illegal dose of medicine. This is sad, overall. The
Dunnellon Presbyterian Church (corner of Ohio and Chestnut Streets.) Febru-
state attorneys had a very difficult time coming up with a resolution and trying to prove all
ary 22, 2014 8 a.m. - noon.Featuring homemade baked goods, collectibles, jewelry, lin-
the elements of the case and of proving the circumstances of how this baby died."
ens, books, pictures and much more. This popular annual event is Dunnellon Presbyterian
Women's fundraiser for church, outreach and other charitable projects.
Realty
Levy County Candidate University
Tammy Jones, Levy County Supervisor of Elections is pleased to offer a "Can-
didate University" for those seeking to run for the following offices; Board of County
Sally Price, Realtor
Commissioners, Districts 2 and 4 and School Board, Districts 1, 3 and 5. The public is also
(352) 302-8556 cell
encouraged to attend this event in order to learn more about this process. Candidate Univer-
325 S INGLIS AVE REDUCED TO SELL $110,000
sity will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2014 from 9 a. m. to 12 p. m. at the Supervisor of
Elections Office. This program is designed to inform potential candidates of the appropriate
This 3 bedroom 2 bath home on 4 corner lots with
procedures and documents you must file to run for office in Levy County.
neighbors only on one side is looking for a new
Candidate University will consist of a three hour curriculum focused on becoming
owner. There is a guest cottage out back. a small apt
and being a candidate. Those who attend will be introduced to each step involved in the
with separate entrance, a spare room and a fenced in
process including pre-filing, collecting petitions and qualifying. Participants will receive a
ground pool. The large open family living area has
certificate upon completion of the program and there is no cost to attend.
a fireplace and you can escape to a large sun room.
Space will be limited so please contact the Elections Office by Tuesday, February
The place needs some TLC. This spacious jewel has
25, 2014 if you plan to attend.
plenty of yard for boat, RV parking or toys. Across
the street from the Withlacoochee River on a paved
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street in Inglis near bike path, boat ramps and Green-
ways. A lot of home.
Burgers BBQ & More
491 Hwy 40 E.
150 East of U.S. 19 - Inglis
mile
We Now Have Fresh Produce!
Open Tues-Sunday 11am-7pm
352-446-9472
1129 Sterling Rd. Inverness