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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
From the Police Beat
Inglis Man Arrested at Scene of Accident
Earth Day Ceremony Sunday April 20
An Inglis man was arrested by the Inglis Police Department, April 4, at the scene of
Sunday, April 20 at 11:00 AM Earth Day Ceremony will be held at the Wilderness
a traffic accident. According to the report, the wreck occurred at the intersection of Hwy. 40
Circle. A year ago, on Earth Day, the Girl Scouts planted a pine tree from the Trail of Tears.
East and Vicki St. around 5:00 p.m. The roadway was blocked, and the Inglis Fire Department
This year they will dedicate a plaque for the tree. The Girl Scouts will raise the colors (flags.)
was re-routing traffic around the wreckage. Around 5:20, the report stated, a large white truck
Mackie Sanford of Cherokee descent is in charge of the Ceremony. All who come in
skidded beside the officer, blocking the shoulder of the road that was being used by traffic to
a good way are invited. Prayers will be said in the Circle. Native American spirituality will be
go around the wreckage. The driver, 36-year-old Shawn Donald Huffman, of Inglis, exited the
honored as well as Jesus Christ who prayed in the wilderness. A pot luck dinner follows the
vehicle and walked toward the accident. A firefighter who was re-routing the traffic told
Ceremony and then afternoon music. Call Betty Berger (352) 447-2736 or e mail
Huffman that he could not park there and that he needed to move his vehicle. The report
bberger@bellsouth.net for directions. (It's between Inglis and Dunnellon on Highway #40.)
stated that Huffman took an aggressive stance and cursed the firefighter. Huffman then
walked toward the accident scene and spoke with a person he knew who was involved in the
Artists & Crafters Wanted!!!
accident, for about a minute, the report stated, then he began pacing around the accident
First Annual Mother's Day Arts & Craft Fair, Saturday, May 3, 2008 / 9:00 am - 3:00
scene. He then began shouting obscenities to the other party involved in the accident, in the
pm. Rain Date: Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:00 Am - 3:00 Pm, Booth Spaces: 10' X 10'; Cost: $
presence of approximately 6 children and several adults. Huffman was placed under arrest for
15.00 / Each. Food, Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Will Be Available At A Nominal Cost.
disobeying the lawful command of a firefighter and disorderly conduct.
Location: First Pentecostal Church Of Inglis, Inglis. Contact: Keith @ (352) 503-6422 To
Hernando man arrested on drug charge at Coast Guard Station
Reserve Your Space. E-Mail: Clemclan1929@Yahoo.Com Subject Line: Mother's Day Arts &
A Hernando man was arrested at the Yankeetown Coast Guard Dock, March 18,
Crafts Fair. There will be No Food Vendors!!! Food Will Be Provided Through The Church.
after an inspection of a shrimp boat by the Coast Guard, around 6:30 p.m. The Coast Guard
Yankeetown Fire & Rescue Set For Annual Fishing Tourney
requested that the Inglis Police Department search the boat with the use of their drug-trained
The Yankeetown Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department would like to announce
K-9 officer, Dare, and he alerted the officers to a brown zippered shaving kit bag and a black
their 6th Annual Redfish and Trout Tournament to be held Saturday, May 10th, 2008 at the
shaker-style bottle inside the bag which contained about 5.5 grams of powdered cocaine.
Yankeetown Marina on Hickory Ave in Yankeetown, FL. Every year we have a great turnout
William Ray Gee, 36, was charged with possession of cocaine. He was transported
of not only local fishers but many from outside of our area and other states. Last year we
to the Levy County Jail; his bond was set at $5000.
hosted nearly 300 people that turned out for the beautiful day of fishing as well as the bar-b-
Inglis Police Investigate Returned Check
queue and raffle.
The Inglis Police Department filed a Sworn Complaint, April 5, with the State
"This is our main fundraiser each year that contributes the most to our equipment
Attorney's Office against 44-year-old Robin E. Haley, of Inglis, for giving a worthless check
fund" said Fire Chief Paul Shearer "We really rely quite a bit on the support of our residents
on March 10. According to the incident report, an employee at the Inglis Food Mart had
and business community to turn out and fish or donate for our tournament to help us provide
cashed a check in the amount of $525 for Haley. The check was returned.
for a well staffed and stocked fire department."
Letter to Editor
Fishing starts promptly at 7:00 am with weigh in between 4:00 -5:00 pm. There are
Re: Inglis Police Chief
prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the adult division for the largest Redfish and the largest
The Town of Inglis is in an uproar over the past year that Tim Bible has been Chief
Trout. There is also a special prize for the Redfish with the most spots. A special "free"
of Police. The people have been calling for his resignation and praying for him to go to Iraq,
tournament for children ages 12 and under for largest Redfish and Trout will follow the
Afghanistan - or back up to the lighthouse, where he lives, and stay there.
adults' tournament. All children age 12 and under entered will receive a new fishing pole
He TOLD the Council April 7, 2008, he would be here for good, now that no one else
along with trophies being presented for 1st and 2nd place for their fish.
wants him. Inglis would be his third choice of employment, this month.
The bar-b-queue dinner will consist of pulled pork with all the fixings. Each paid
He has violated his contract on more than one occasion. This commission should
boat entry receives two dinner and beverage tickets as well as five raffle tickets for our prize
release him from the burden of being our chief, before it costs us dearly. He needs to be fired
drawings. Dinner for those too frail to fish is $6.50. Beverage tickets will be on sale as well.
for breach of contract, then he needs to go hire him a lawyer out of his own money and fight
The raffle has been a big hit each year. Prizes in the past have included a limited edition print
for the money that it would take to pay him to leave.
from Guy Harvey, Vacation packages to Lake Buena Vista Resort and Lake Ridge Wineries,
Another way the commission could relieve him of this burden would be, "We are a
Fishing charters from our local fishing superstars, fishing electronics, gear and many other
new commission, and we have reviewed your background and you are not acceptable as
items. We have also received great support in the past from local businesses such as CEMEX,
chief."
Drew White, Inglis
Hickory Island, Buddy and Fred's Hardware and many, many more.
Live music will be provided by Papa Sass from 1:00-5:00 pm. There is an optional
captains meeting Friday, May 9th at 6:00pm at the Yankeetown Marina to go over the rules
and for last minute sign ups. Rain date will be May 17th, 2008. A copy of the rules is available
at Hook, Line and Sinker, Yankeetown General Store, and Yankeetown Marina. Please contact
tournament chairperson, Valarie Davenport at (352) 447-3323
Buddy & Fred's II
46 Hwy 19 - Inglis (Food Ranch Plaza)
(352) 447-2611 Tues-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 9-2 Closed Sun/Mon.
New Delivery! - Lots of Choices!
Gas BBQ
Charcoal BBQ
Smokers
The annual Cedars of Lebanon Cemetery clean up took place Saturday on this historic
site several miles north of Inglis. A lot of work is done with a reward of a great potluck dinner
Electric Fireplaces
to follow. Enjoying the fine foods and talk of old times is the Mashburn family who were
joined by Betty Berger, who has to be talking history with a Mashburn granddaughter.
Venture up Hwy 19 and have a walk around this quiet resting place. Photo by Sally Price
River Retreat Spa
New Bass Club
15 Acres of Off-Leash areas
Citrus County Bass Masters
Small & Large Dog Areas
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Filtered Ponds - Training
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Looking for Boaters
Monthly, Annual, Daily Rates
Permanent Makeup
6 Ft. Chain link fencing
Mary Kay, Biolage, Crew & Redken Products
Free Outdoor Rinse Area
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352-447-2505
Open 7 days a week
Tournament Director
www.barkcentraldoglpark.com Group & Private Training
Call for Information
Gym & Tanning Packages Available
6301 E. Turner Camp Rd. 352-341-2275
(352) 447-3174
Lic. # MM19077
Inverness, FL. 34450  fax: 352-341-2862
6015 Hwy 40 West, Yankeetown, FL.