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Man arrested, several weeks after

"WarmNewscaster by Sherry Geisler

the Soles" Eagle Scout Project

Eagle Scout Eli distributed almost 4,000 pair of new socks for the homeless of Pet Patrol

unusual traffic stop Beverly Hills, was

Special to The

Citrus County. Eli explained, "I received the idea for the project after speaking with James

Nicholas Robert LaTraverse, 29, 3459 N. Honeylocust Dr.,

Sumlin, volunteer for the Salvation Army, who told me that there existed a very specific arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office, April 4, a couple weeks after a deputy

community need. Although shoes and clothing are frequently received, socks are never made an unusual traffic stop involving LaTraverse and his female pasenger, who were both

Pro-Pet Dog Food Recall

donated".

found asleep in heavy traffic.

Bishop Jerry Campbell of the Church in Lecanto, commented " I have had the

According to thePro-Pereport, the incidentrbeganhio7:55 am, March 21, when a

arrest t LLC of St. Ma ys, O at

pleasure of being involved in many Eagle projects over the years, but none have touched so deputy noticed a has announwith a voluntary endall of a lim-

black SUV ced heavy front rec damage in Hernando, parked in traffic in

many. It is exactly what an Eagle project should be. This will bring comfort to hundreds of the eastbound turnelaneumW.rNorvell Bryantnd catatfoodintersection with N. Forest Ridge

it d n of be of dry dog a Hwy. the s for

men, women, and children in need. "I think I've made more phone calls in the past month

Blvd. During just ossible Sallight,ethe contamination. deputy saw several vehicles going

pone green mon lla report stated, the

than I've made in my life so far. I have noticed that it is easier for me now to come up with

around the vehicle

and another rvehicleothate FDA,collided le the SUV as it attempted

Acco ding t th almost a singwith

an idea or solution on the spot, easier to talk to crowds of people without feeling nervous,

to go around it. The deputy drove to the vehicle and found Mr. LaTraverse, asleep in the

and easier to ask someone for help and to grab a box or pick up some socks at some particu-

driver's seat, and a ring a two-day pwhod and onasleep.ame

u female passenger erio was also the s

lar location. I feel that I have gotten better at doing those things since I began the project",

After theine of ppounded n maywindow, the reportastated, LaTraverse awakened

l deputy roductio on the have the potenti l

Eli explained.

and identified himself,nbutnstated bacteria. his ere havelicense at home. The deputy soon

to co tai the he'd left Th driver's been

Over 10 businesses and thrift stores of Citrus County have participated in his proj-

Louey, the Cock-a-Poo, is only a 4 yo spe- no reports of illness related tbeenis product and he had two previous

learned that LaTraverse's driver's license had o th suspended,

ect by sponsoring collection boxes. Although Eli planned the project, he wishes to thank all

cial needs dog who appears tconvictionsnfor drivingewhile thrlicense cted knowinglycsuspended or revoked.

o go arou d to dat . Thehis ee affewas brands in lude:

local volunteers who collected, sorted and boxed and to the generous county residents for

everywhere extremely well, even though theudeputyLife, in the ombo, QC writing a citation for the driving offense,

While H bbard was Joy Cprocess of Plus.

providing the new packages of socks.

Do you know my owner?

he has advanced cataracts. He is so smaabrupty drove away, at a high rate of speed, running a red light, heading north

LaTraverse rt

Originally, Eli's goal was to collect 500 pair, but just under 4,000 were collected

on N. Forest Ridge Blvd. The deputy took up pursuit, with his lights and siren activated,

and distributed to Citrus County needy and homeless families.he moves ato acknowledge se, walks on a A young adult hound

He wishes round the hou

and to give special thanks to these businesses: Rural King, Walmart, Mike Scott Plumbing, but LaTraverse continued,-at speeds uple, 60 mph. Due to the area being a high traffic area,

dog, a tri colored ma to

Citrus County Sheriff's Office, Pete's Pier in Crystal River, BesteWesterneautiful black on white apschool zoneaa shortd in Inverness the deputy cancelled the pursuit.

is a b Fancy Pets, Mini with atched w s foun distance away,

young neutered male, that is house traiAt d, oam,E. Go4,pthe Island contacted LaTraverse at rhis home, Home Project receiv

ne 6:20 n April s el deputy

B ing Bowe but was un-

Storage in Hernando, and Sassified Salon and Boutique.

At 17 years of age, Eli, has been active in scouting for eetyears landnhasaearned a reaablempanion.with d., Fdue to his unspecified "unstable medical status," in recognition of the Brin

sw 9 and ovi g, nd is a g t co to speak R him eb. 5, by Citrus

mation the report stated.

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total of 29 badges. This year he has participated in many meritNo chiactivities,S.uOrwell ocieLaTraverserwas transported ito al ControMemorial Hospital in Invernessrforsmedical evalu- work

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and extracurricular undertakings include short story writing, animation,lgamesprogramingion on Satthenewscaster1@gmail.comry care. The county for donations to continue these

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and the arts. Eli is preparing now to serve a two year mission tfor e ,PDebbieonce ket hasEditor: sdebbienewscaster@gmail.com rovide only mini-

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graduated from high school. Websites: thenewscaster 10-noon. If you have a littel dog looking mal care to keep him comfortable until the

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for a good home, with a rescue that does in- owner is found and he can receive the x-rays

terviews, applications, contracts and home and medical care he needs. He was wearing

visits, phone 352.527.9050 and leave you no collar or tags and has no microchip. Call

name, phone number for a return phone call. the shelter at 352-746-8400 to claim him.

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