THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 8 - April 13, 2011
Crash - Continued from page 1
Returning Crystal River Soldiers Get
chest tube. Just prior to Bayflight lifting off, Mr. Sparks coded and was transported to
A Warm Welcome Home
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center by Nature Coast Emergency Medical Services. The
traffic deputy who handled the crash noted that Mr. Sparks was never airlifted to Shands;
By Correspondent Sally Price
he actually was pronounced at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, according to Sheriff
Celebrated in Crystal River was the “Red, White and Blue” home coming day
spokesperson Gail Tierney.
for members of the 690th Military Police Company who wrapped up deployment of more
Mr. Sparks’ passenger, Ruth M. Sparks, 88, Crystal River, was transported to
than a year with the National Guard in Afghanistan. Family and friends anxiously awaited
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, as well, due to skin tears on both arms and com-
the return of the members to the Florida National Guard Armory to resume their lives with
plaints of pain to her left side.
their loved ones.
Ms. Koziak was not injured and refused medical treatment. Her passenger was a
For some it was not their first duty away from home. With lots of tears mixed
child, almost two years of age, who was restrained in a car seat and had minor abrasions
with smiles and laughter, the reunion was very emotional even for those who came out just
to her neck and chest from the seat belt. Koziak, the child’s mother, also declined medical
to show respect and admiration for this unit doing their part in our great military service.
treatment for the child.
Freedom is not free and our dedicated men and women in the military deserve recognition
Sparks was cited for failing to yield right-of-way. Kuziak was cited for operating a
for their part they play to preserve freedoms around the world. A multitude of thanks to you
vehicle with an expired registration (on 1-31-11) and violation of nonresident requirement.
all, even those who served in prior wars or peace time.
The report stated that no actions by Kuziak contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were
towed away from the crash. The passengers in both vehicle were properly restrained. The
site of the crash was cleared by 11:20 a.m.
Hernando man diesatafter on Fri., April 8, resulted in the
traffic crash
A crash in Hernando, Citrus County, 8:35 a.m.
death of Rex Siglin, 45, of Hernando.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Mr. Siglin was driving a riding lawn
mower, pulling a small homemade trailer, attempting to cross State Rd. 200 (N. Carl G.
Rose Hwy.) from the west shoulder, to travel down E. Brave Lane.
Woodrow Story, 30 Homosassa, was driving a 2005 Ford F-350, traveling north
on State Rd. 200 approaching the same intersection. Siglin failed to yield the right-of-way
to Story, and the front of Story’s truck struck the right side of Siglin’s lawn mower.
Both vehicles came to rest on the east shoulder of State Rd. 200. Siglin was trans-
ported to Citrus Memorial Hospital where he later expired from his injuries.
Jimmy Crowley - Irish music icon Entertains
He draws from Cork’s diversity and musical richness as he fashions his unique
style and repertoire -- collecting, writing and nurturing ballads and stories. On Sunday,
April 10, at 10:30 AM he will speak and sing about our “Planet Ocean” at the Unitarian-
Universalist Fellowship in Citrus Springs. His song My Love is a Tall Ship is an anthem for
sailors everywhere. All are welcome; refreshments and discussion will follow. 7633 No.
Soldiers returning Home - 150 members of the 690th MP Co. Crystal River, were greeted by loved
Florida Ave, (rte 41) Citrus Springs. For more information: 352-465-4225.
ones last Saturday at the Crystal River National Guard Armory, photos courtesy Mike Roberts.
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