PAGE 4 June 17, 2009
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Real Estate Today
Squawk Box - Continued from page 1
such a popular guy. The fact that he had two very pretty younger sisters, Cin-
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
dy and Julie, both students at CHS, didnOCÖt hurt his reputation either.
2008-09 MORTGAGE INDUSTRY NEWS
Just when it looked like there would be no takers, fearless Ed Martin came out of
February 13, 2008 then President
If you have one of
his seat and entered the ring. Ed was one of those Holder boys attending CHS. We always
Bush signed the economic stimulus act
these mortgages and are at
felt like the boys from Holder were playing with a few cards short of a full deck. But on this
(ESA) which was to be the first step in cor-
risk of foreclosure, or wish
night Ed Martin would etch his name in CHS lore. He was going to take on the Russian bear.
recting the economy. On July 30, 2008 The
to refinance but your loan to
Ed encountered his first obstacle when he attempted to climb into the ring.
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
value (LTV) has gone down
Anyone who has entered a stage of that type knows that it can be tricky. Ed became
became the new agency over Fannie Mae,
you need to see your mort-
entangled in the ropes. He then stumbled onto center stage. The gymnasium was really
Freddie Mac, and the 12 federal reserve
gage broker as soon as pos-
rocking by the time the promoter greeted Ed in the center of the ring. After a few instruc-
banks along with the passage of the Hous-
sible. You may be eligible for help under
tions the promoter backed away and Ed assumed a wrestling crouch. He looked sort of
ing and Economic Recovery Act Of 2008
these programs.
like one would envision a young Daniel Boone about to wrestle a bear. Then a bell rung
(HERA).
Switching gears, next Tuesday 6/
and it was if that was a cue to the bear. The bear rose up on its hind legs and all of a sud-
The (FHFA) was formed by
23 at 6 pm in the Inglis Town Hall there will
den the heretofore docile animal became a monstrous creature that looked ten feet tall.
combining the office of Federal Housing
be a joint meeting of the two Town com-
The beast then let out a bellow that surely was heard on the far side of Citrus County.
Enterprise Oversight, the Federal Housing
missions, and the Mayor, along with several
Ed s moment of fame was short lived. As soon as the bear stood up and grunted, Ed
Finance Board, and the Dept of Housing
Levy County officials to discuss continued
left that ring faster than a scalded bird dog. He ran out of the ring, out of Inverness and it was
and Urban Development (Hud) government-
good communication between the county
said that he didn t stop running until he reached the Holder city limit sign ten miles away.
sponsored enterprise mission team.
seat in Bronson and the Town, especially
Ed Martin s brief encounter with the bear will live in the memories of those who
On Feb 17, 2009 President Obama
during the impending growth coming with
attended that wresting show forever. He took some ribbing about his hasty exit, but he was
signed into law the American Recovery and
the power plant over the next few years.
quick to remind everyone that he was the only one in Inverness who mustered the courage to
Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Under
I encourage all local citizens con-
at least get in the ring with the bear. Some were left wondering if Ed was really brave. Most
(ARRA) any primary home you purchase
cerned with the future of Inglis to attend. If
of us were convinced Ed only confirmed our suspicions about the mental stability of those
as a first time home owner by December 1,
you care about the future of this area, invest
boys from Holder. This squawk box originally ran in The Newscaster in January, 2008.
Grow House - Continued from page 1
2009 will give you a $8,000. tax credit for
an hour of your time to see your town at
this year, and it will not have to be repaid if
work.
you live in this home for at least 3 years.
Diamond Investments Inc. Darryl,
he wanted to speak with his wife, who is in Miami, and that he is currently renting his home
Another benefit of (ARRA) is that
Vicki, and Shirley are “The Diamond Team”
to watch over the plants. When a deputy estimated the number of plants in each room, Gon-
loans limits for most federally backed low
We are seasoned professionals that are
zalez agreed with her, in Spanish, on the number of plants.
down payment loans have been increased.
available for all of your real estate needs. If
Detectives found two rooms that contained numerous marijuana plants “carefully
Also signed into law on Feb 17, 2009 is the
you are a buyer, or know a buyer, we want
being attended to for growth,” the report stated.
Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan
the opportunity to serve them. Please call us
Detectives located 43 marijuana plants in the garage that were 3 to 4 feet tall, “ma-
(HASP) which may help borrowers that have
at 352-447-4442. Iíll see you around “The
ture, in the late stage of the final growth cycle.” Officers also found 36 marijuana plants that
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages.
Campus."
were approximately 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 feet tall, in a bedroom. “These plants were not yet bud-
ding and were in the middle stage of growth,” the report stated. The weight of the marijuana
found at the residence was in excess of 25 pounds.
Numerous materials used in the processing of marijuana were also found in the
residence, including food sealer bags, plastic baggies, scissors used for cutting the buds,
numerous bags of fertilizer, numerous bottles of liquid fertilizer, 1000-watt sodium light
bulbs, scales, and plastic plant pots. Many receipts were found in the residence - receipts
for materials used to build the grow rooms, for insulation and for wiring that also would be
considered paraphernalia, the report stated.
The arrest report made note of separate air conditioning units in each of the mari-
juana growing rooms, in addition to the central air conditioning system in the residence.
Detectives also noted that the conditioning units and lighting systems were supported by
“elaborate wiring and electrical transformers that were intended to bypass the electrical me-
ter and not be accounted for through the monthly billing cycle.” The electricity was diverted
from the outside to the inside of the residence with cable wiring that “went to electrical pan-
els and breaker boxes which transferred to numerous transformers and capacitors that then
fed electricity to the lights and air conditioning units,” the report stated. Employees with the
Withlacoochee Electric Co-Operative were called to the residence to investigate the power
diversion and to ensure safety at the residence.
Gonzalez was transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility in Lecanto,
where he was booked on charges of trafficking in marijuana, possession of a controlled sub-
stance (two types of testosterone, a male hormone) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
His total bond was set at $54,500
Volunteer Drivers Needed
The American Cancer Society is desperately seeking volunteer drivers to drive
Megan Wood received the Volunteer of the Year Award for Yankeetown School at awards day.
cancer patients to treatment sessions in Gainesville from all around the surrounding coun-
Pictured with Megan are teachers Pam Turner, Paula Yaws, Gayle Gatton, and Sandy Watson.
ties. Patients are dropping out of treatment because they cannot drive themselves and this
Newscaster Photo by Sally Price
is not right. In our program, drivers use their own vehicles and gas and the American Can-
ew! email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
cer Socierty trains them in the program and covers them with liability insurance so that in
the event of an accident, both driver and patient have coverage. Volunteers should contact
N
Margaret Shaw by email at margaret.shaw@cancer.org or call 888/295-6787 - Ext. 5063.
Buddy & Fred’s Hardware
FINANCE or REFINANCE with
Lisa VanDeBoe
517 Hwy. 40W • Inglis, FL • 352-447-2600
Broker/Owner
BuddyandFreds.com
See all the listings in Citrus County on our Website
Established 1983
Angela “Bunny” Adams
www.plantationrealtyinc.com
Mon-Fri 8-6 & Sat 8-2
352-422-7925
Phone: (352) 220-8828
Seasonal Plant Sale!
email: lisavandeboe@yahoo.com
Fax: (352) 337-0723
Plumbing • Electrical • Nuts • Bolts • Tools • Lumber
“First Time Homebuyer” Seminar, June 23,
Office E-Mail: aadams@apexlending.com
RV Sewer Parts • Paint • Keys • Garden • Patio
Home E-Mail: bunnyadams@comcast.net
Water Hoses • Stainless • Thermacell • Case Knives
2009. Learn how to get an $8000 TAX CREDIT
Licensed Mortgage Broker
ID LI00000703883
Leatherman Tools • Unique Tank Chemicals
toward a home. RSVP to 352-795-0784.