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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Recent Area Arrests
Levy Tourist Development Council Meets June 25
Levy Man Charged With Sexual Battery
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will meet to Review Grant Pro-
Morriston-On June 21, 2009 Investigator Mike Bell arrested 24 year old David Matthew
gram Applications on Thursday, JUNE 25, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at 625 N Hathaway Avenue,
Goodman of Morriston for sexual battery and he was transported to the Levy County Jail.
Bronson, FL (SR 27)(Levy County Agricultural Office Building). The meeting is open to
On June 20, 2009 the victim was visiting Goodman at 21750 SE 71 Lane Mor-
the public.
riston. While the victim was inside Goodman’s travel trailer he forcibly committed sexual
battery on the victim. There was an adult witness during the incident that heard the victim
Inglis 4th of July Celebration, Fireworks July 3rd
say no to Goodman several times but he refused to stop.
An Old Fashioned Picnic and Patriotic Pageant on Saturday, July 4th at the Inglis
Goodman is known to law enforcement and he is currently on felony battery pro-
Community Center. The day s activities will kick off at 10am with the Patriotic Pageant
bation.
(entrants will need to check in by 9:30am). This year there will be five age groups; 0-1 year
Jason Jonathan McCray, 28, 3015 171st Court, Dunnellon, was transported
olds, Tiny Miss & Mr. Firecracker, 2-3 years old, Mini Miss & Mr. Firecracker, 4-6 year
from Citrus County and arrested at the Levy County Jail on a Levy County warrant for two
olds, Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker, 7-10 year olds, Junior Miss & Mr. Firecracker and 11-12
counts of violation of probation (original charges were burglary of a dwelling and grand
year olds, Miss & Mr. Firecracker. Registration forms can be picked up at the Inglis Town
theft). He was held without bond.
Hall or Food Ranch.
For more information call 352-447-3323. This event is run completely on donations
Vincent Louis Baker, 38, 177 S. U.S> Hwy. 19, Inglis, was arrested by the Levy
from the local businesses and the community. Sponsors will be listed at the event. Fireworks
County Shreriff’s Office, June 17, on two orders to arrest (petit theft and criminal mis-
will be displayed Friday July 3rd at the South Levy Park beginning at dusk.
chief). HIs bond was set at $5000.
Federico A. Nina, 46, 100 S. Hunnington Ave. #607, Boston Massachusetts, was
Artists & Crafters Wanted
extradited from New York and arrested on a Levy County warrant for lewd and lascivious
1st Annual Labor Day Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, August 29, 2009 / 10:00 Am
battery on a child under the age of 16. His bond was set at $250,000.
- 3:00 Pm. Outdoor Booth Spaces: 10 X 10 ; Cost: $ 15.00 / Each; Indoor Tables: Cost: $
15.00 Each. Food, Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Will Be Provided By The Church
At Nominal Costs. Horse Rides For The Children Available At Nominal Costs; Car Washes
Available On A "Donation" Basis; Location: First Pentecostal Church Of Inglis, 220 Route
40 West, Inglis. For more information call(352) 503-6422 To Reserve Your Space.
Computer Course Offered at CFCC
The Central Florida Community College Levy Center in Chiefland has received
the new July-December 2009 Continuing Education schedules. Please stop by the center at
114 Rodgers Blvd. Chiefland. to pick up your free copy. Schedules are also available at the
libraries in Levy County. The following classes begin in July:
Computer Fundamentals I is a course for those with little or no experience with
personal computers. Students will learn how to use the mouse and keyboard, how to create,
save and modify documents, and how to work with files. The six-week course will meet
from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. on Mondays beginning July 13. The course fee of $76 includes the
textbook. Students may register in person at the Levy Center, by telephone at 352-493-
9533 using a major credit card.
Funds Needed for Sea Cadet Summer Training
The Manatee Division of the local Sea Cadet youth program is seeking donations
Food Ranch Supermarket in Inglis held a drawing on June 19 to award some very nice prizes
to implement funds for two-week summer training programs, uniforms and accessories,
to customers. In the picture on the left is Diane Claytor, Assistant Manager (right), present-
and related training expenses. Call 352-216-2342 or email nsccmanateediv@tampabay.rr.
ing a certificate to Karen Fugate (left) for the picnic table she won, and in the picture on the
right is Stephanie Creel, Assistent Manager (right), presenting a certificate to Lori Bohrer
Yankeetown School Teen Driver Improvement Program Set
(left) for the Coors Light grill she won. At Food Ranch, you can always count on a friendly
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office, Community Relations Division, is offering a
smile and a warm atmosphere, in addition to great prices and excellent quality - so shop
no cost, Teen Driver Improvement Program to all Levy County students who have a cur-
local and save gas!
rent Operators License or Learners Permit or who are about to get their Learners Permit.
In 2005, Levy County ranked second in the state in the number of teen involved crashes
FOR RENT OR FOR SALE WATERFRONT
for counties having a population of 0-50,000. This is an appalling statistic! The goal of this
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program is to educate the teen drivers of Levy County of the dangers of aggressive driving,
affordable 2 bedroom with large enclosed
distracted driving, impaired driving, and to reinforce the benefits of seatbelt use. These four
porch overlooing the canal. REDUCED TO
issues have been found to be major causes of teen involved crashes, injuries and fatalities.
$149,900 and will entertain offers.
This program is free of cost and is 4 hours in duration. Yankeetown School classes will be
held June 29, July 7, and August 6. All classes begin at 9 a.m. For more information please
contact Lt. Sean Mullins or Sgt. Max Long at 352-486-5111 ext 278.
LEASE OPTION AVAILABLE on this
brand new 3 bedroom home located in the
New Singles Group
Peaceful Acres community with access to
If you’re 18 and older and would like to have something fun to do the third Fri-
The Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers.
day of the month, come and be a part of the Inglis Single’s Group. A social will be held
Offered at $124,900
at the Inglis Community Center on June 19th from 7 to 9 pm. Hope to see you there!!!
New Writers Group
“We have rentals starting at $750.00 per month”
Writers Group coming to the Inglis Communtiy Center Is there a writer in you wait-
Diamond Investments, Inc.
ing to come out? Well then, come to our Writer’s Club the second Thursday of each month at
352-447-4442
Darryl A. Diamond
the Community Center from 7 to 9 p.m. and share your story or poem with others. Our first
meeting will be June 11th, so bring your work and a bottle of water and have some fun! For
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Call Shirley at 352 400-0301
more information please contact Jacque Phillips at (352) 949-3293 (cell) after 6pm.”
Real Estate Investment Consultant
Darryl & Vicki Diamond & Shirley
www.diamondhomesandland.com
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