THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 10 - June 27, 2007
Volunteer Opportunities At Hospice
Community Events
Of The Nature Coast
Levy County Library Activities
Hospice of the Nature Coast offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for tal-
Are you looking for something special to fill your vacation time? Do you like Pirate
ented individuals, of all ages, who are committed to the hospice philosophy and wish to make
Adventures, Sports, Food, Comics, Games, and Art? If so, check out READ ALL ABOUT IT!
a positive impact on the lives of people in their community. Hospice of the Nature Coast is
weekly programs at the LEVY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM this summer. These
providing services to patients and families in Yankeetown and Inglis.
programs are for all ages. They have crafts, stories, music, movies, and food. Large groups
Through the efforts of dedicated volunteers, Hospice of the Nature Coast will assist
are welcome, however please let us know in advance. For more details contact your local
patients and family members with grocery shopping, errands, or just a friendly visit. Volun-
librarian at A.F. Knotts Library.
teers have fun and make a real difference. They gain workforce experience, develop leader-
July 2nd - 7th Food News
Craft - Watermelon Picture Frame
ship skills and participate in their community. Volunteer duties include, but are not limited to:
July 9th - July 13th
Comics
Craft - Canvas Book Cover
patient/family support, grief support, special events and administrative support.
July 16th - July 20th Games
Craft - Paddle Ball Set
Contact Volunteer Program Manager Judy Knowlton to discuss current volunteer oppor-
July 23rd - July 27th Arts
Craft - Kaleidoscopes
tunities available at Hospice of the Nature Coast. She can be reached at 352.527.6613 or
Community Unity Day In Dunnellon
866.463.1385. Hospice of the Nature Coast is a program of Hospice of Citrus County, licensed
in 1985 and accredited by the Joint Commission preserving the integrity of the hospice
The South Dunnellon Civic Association (SDCA) is finalizing plans for our upcoming
philosophy in the finest traditions of serving you. For information, contact us at 866.463.1385
annual Community Unity Day on July 28th, 2007 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. SDCA is a
nonprofit organization. The event is free and open to the public. To help offset expenses, we
Teen Driver Program at Yankeetown School
are soliciting donations (monetary, food drinks, and supplies) for at least 250 people. Our
menu for the Festival is: Hot Dogs,Hamburgers,Baked Beans,Cole Slaw,Potato
The Inglis Police Department is endorsing the new Levy County Teen Driver Im-
Salad,Bread,Cold Drinks/Punch,Condiments.
provement Program, sponsored by the Levy County Sheriff's Office Community Relations
We value our partnership with the County Government, businesses, and communities
Department. The free program is offered to all Levy County students who have a current
that have contributed so generously in the past and hope that you are able to assist us in
Driver's License or Learners Permit.
July. Please feel free to contact Randy Campbell at (352) 208-1862, Miss Rochelle Montgom-
The 4-hour program will be held on three different dates at Yankeetown School, July
ery (352) 489-2333 or Mr. Larry Chesteen (352) 489-4672 to make donations.
5, 6 & 24, from 9:00 a.m. until 1 :00 p.m. (each day is a complete course).
A PERMISSION FORM signed by the parents or legal guardians of those attending
....3 -2 -1 Lift Off!!
the course is required, as the program depicts real life traffic crash photos and videos, some
Calling all kids to our third VBS Lift Off! Soaring to new heights with God!
which are very graphic, along with the human consequences of the crashes. The permission
When: Saturday, July 7th, from 9am to 12 noon. What: A fun filled morning of Music,
forms can be picked up at the Inglis Police Department, 26 W. Hwy. 40, Inglis; phone 447-
Bible Story, Crafts, Discovery, Games and Yummy Snacks! Where: Parsons Memorial Pres-
0303.
byterian Church, at 5850 Riverside Dr., Yankeetown. (next door to the Coast Guard Station)
Father-Son Fist Fight - Continued from page 1
Everyone is invited to join us for our third VBS Lift Off! We are planning 2 more VBS
Saturdays for July 21st and August 4th. Parents are welcome to stay and join in the fun. Hope
ing without insurance, according to the North Carolina Department of Corrections database.
to see you there! For more info, please call 489-5274
Davis is survived by his children: Dusti, Jesse and Joshua; his parents, John and Barbara;
Cadets Set to Graduate
brothers, John and Gregory; and a grandchild. Davis was reportedly a construction contrac-
The Manatee Division of Naval Sea Cadet Corps, along with about 90 cadets from
tor in Yankeetown until about five years ago.
other units all over the state and Georgia are currently attending a Sea Cadet Boot Camp at
Man Charged With Possession of Controlled Substance
Camp Blanding near Starke. Their Graduation Day is at 0900 on Friday, June 29th. Nine of
A 23 year-old Brooksville man was
is on pre-trial intervention for possession of
these people are from the local unit from Marion, Levy and Citrus counties.
arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-
methamphetamines. The officer also located
fice, June 21, after a deputy noticed him
a .38 Caliber Smith and Wesson handgun that
A.B.A.
parked at a service station that had been bur-
was loaded with hollow-point ammunition.
glarized several times. According to the re-
The officer determined that Rutter did not
port, as the deputy was passing Rick's Gas
have a license to carry a concealed weapon.
A/C & Heating,Inc.
Station, he saw maroon, 4-door car parked
The officer also found several portable digi-
there. As he made a u-turn, the vehicle pulled
tal video disc (DVD) players, a Toshiba
"Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists"
out of the gas station. The officer ran the tag
laptop computer and several other
through the computer and learned it was reg-
electronicdevices. Rutter said the items be-
· Commercial
·
Mobile Homes
istered to a pick-up truck, so the officer
long to him, but the officer noted in his re-
Refrigeration
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100% Financing
stopped the car. The driver, Jeremy Michael
port that there have been several reports of
· Residential
·
Visa & MasterCard
Rutter, said he'd been waiting for his boss at
burglaries in the area. The report also stated
· Commercial
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the service station. He produced a driver's
that when first asked about the handgun,
license that the driver said was valid, al-
Rutter said he did not know anything about
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NEW
though the officer learned that it had been
it. A detective came to the scene, but was
Ask Us About
suspended. Rutter told the officer that he was
unable to get additional information about
Ultra Violet Air Filtering
transferring the tag from his pick-up truck to
the electronic equipment from Rutter.
Removes nearly 100%
this vehicle, a 1994 Saturn, but he had no
Rutter was arrested and charged
of germs & dust
paperwork to document it. Rutter was placed
with felony 3 possession of a controlled sub-
under arrest, handcuffed, and seated in the
stance ($5000 bond), criminal driving while
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rear of the patrol car.
license suspended or revoked ($500 bond)
The vehicle was searched. The of-
and illegal license plate attached ($150 bond).
Family Owned & Operated
ficer found a silver container attached to
Rutter also received traffic citations for the
Rutter's key ring that had contained a white
latter two charges. At the detention facility,
352-447-3040
Licensed & Insured
powdery substance. Rutter stated that,
Rutter told the officer that he had attempted
months ago, he'd kept methamphetamines in
to evade him because he knew that the tag
License #CACO 57707
the container. According to the report, Rutter
did not belong on the vehicle.
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