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Workforce Connection Receives Over Rabid Bobcat Attacks Two People
$3 Million for Unemployed & Youth Inverness --Floridawildlife officials sayConservation attacked two people inthat the County first
State
a bobcat that
Citrus
was
rabid. The
Fish and Wildlife
Commission reports
bobcat
Workforce Connection, the local organization that provides workforce services to employ-
attacked 10-year-old Johnathon Knecht. The boy was hiking Saturday in the Withlacoochee
ers and applicants announced today that it will receive $3,267,204 in funding to assist workers
State Forest with his Boy Scout troupe when the bobcat jumped on his back. The animal ran
that have lost their jobs, disadvantaged adults that require training in order to compete for jobs;
back into the woods when the other scouts came to Knecht's aid it then ran onto 71-year-old
and youth 14-24 years old that are seeking careers. These funds, made available through the
Frank Womack's property and bit the man on the leg. Wildlife officials said Tuesday that
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, commonly referred to as the “Stimulus Bill,”
Womack killed the bobcat in self defense. Both Knecth and Womack were treated at a hospital
are being made available to assist persons in Citrus, Levy and Marion Counties.
for scratches and bites.
Levy Deputy Arrests Inglis Man
The breakout of the new funding includes $455,299 for adult services, $ 918,869 for youth
services, $1,476,922 for services to laid off workers, and $416,114 in employment assistance.
Workers who have lost their jobs because of the economy are encouraged to visit the
For Domestic Assault
workforce center located in their county to begin receiving employment assistance and to
explore training options available through these funds. For directions on the center nearest you,
On April 5, 2009 the Levy County Sheriff’s Office responded to
call 1-800-434-JOBS.
10930 SE 201 Street in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival the
In announcing the funding for youth, Workforce Connection CEO Rusty Skinner said,
victim stated that Terry Lee Cain had been drinking all day and threat-
“This is the first time in over 12 years funding will be available for summer youth employment.“
ened to kill her and break items inside the residence. The victim was in
Skinner stated that information about the summer jobs will be provided by the end of this month.
fear that Mr. Cain would do bodily harm. Cain was arrested and trans-
Youth selected for employment will be paid Florida’s minimum wage, currently $7.21 per hour.
ported to the Levy County Jail.
Jobs are expected to range from 20 to 30 hours per week.
Deputy Breeding arrested Cain for domestic assault and has a $2,500
In addition to the youth initiative, Workforce is also pursuing competitive grant funding for
bond. Mr. Cain is familiar with law enforcement and has been arrested
green jobs training and expansion. Projections show that green jobs are expanding in areas
155 times in Florida. 52 Year old Terry Lee Cain of 10930 SE 201 St, Inglis
such as solar and waste to energy companies, energy efficient building products, and recycled
was charged with Domestic Assault.
product manufacturing. A team has been established with the Economic Development Councils
Terry Lee Cain
Inglis Man Arrestd at
in the three counties, Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Central Florida Community
College and other community leaders to link Workforce Connection’s job training funds with
other stimulus-related economic development Green funding to grow jobs in the region. Compa-
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nies interested in the Green Jobs Initiative should call (352) 873-7991.
Recycle with us - help Shriners help children
On March 31, 2009 the Levy County Sheriff's Office and the
Inglis Police Department conducted a DUI sobriety check point at 135 CR-
The Citrus County Shrine Club of Inverness has 18 newspaper recycling containers,
40, in front of Inglis Town Hall. From 9PM-11PM deputies checked 62 cars
scattered about the county, to help the hundred-plus children from Citrus County receive
and wrote three citations and one written warning.
health care at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. To find a Shriners newspaper
Officer John Dowd with Inglis Police Department arrested
recycling location near you, go to the links page on www.thenewscaster.com or call (352) 860-
Raymond Ramie Gonzales from Inglis for possession of a controlled sub-
0534, or contact a Shriner.
stance (Valium) without a prescription. The charge is a third degree felony. Raymond Gonzales
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