The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - July 11, 2012
Inglis-Yankeetown Lions ClubCelebrating 40 Years
Bobby McCallum, Law Enforcement
The Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club celebrated it’s 40 year anniversary on June 23,
Veteran,Seeking Levy County Sheriff’s Post
2012. A highlight of the evening was the dedication of the Lions building to Lions Past Pres-
ident Clyde and Alice Box as a permanent testimony to their unwavering belief in service to
their community and the world through Lionism. Combined they have contributed over 70
Bobby McCallum, an experienced veteran of Levy County law
years of service . According to Doug Dame ,IYLC President, “We are proud of our club’s 40
enforcement, announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Levy County, citing
years of service to the community. The Lions club members thank everyone who contributes
the need for positive change, fiscal responsibility and more effective lead-
to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community.”
ership in the Sheriff’s Office.
Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commit-
“I have been privileged to serve the citizens of Levy County
ment to community service and serving youth throughout the world since 1917. The Inglis
under four Sheriffs. From patrol deputy to chief deputy, I have gained
Yankeetown Lions Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 22 59th St, Yan-
the skills and experience necessary to effectively run the Levy County’s
keetown at 7:00 pm.The club recently elected 2012-2013 officers. President- Doug Dame,
Sheriff’s Office,” McCallum says. “My desire is to bring a more fiscally
1st Vice President- Scott Gibson, 2nd Vice President- Steve Norton, 3rd Vice President-
responsible management style to the office, while maintaining a level of
Steve Edmonds, Secretary-Donna Norton, Treasurer-Sondra Dame, Membership Chair –
law enforcement expected by the great people of Levy County.”
Lynne Tate, Tail Twister- Staci Gibson, Lion Tamer- Anne Murphy, Directors- Clyde Box,
McCallum has a proven record of leadership, including numerous commendations
Alice Box, Dianne Fineout and Heidi Osborne. For more information or to get involved with
and citations, from more than 30 years of law enforcement. Besides serving in the Levy
the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club, please contact Lynne Tate, Membership Chair, at P.O.
County Sheriff’s Office, McCallum also worked in the Florida Highway Patrol and as Ex-
Box 314, Inglis, Fl 34449 or come to a meeting.
ecutive Director of the Eighth Judicial Circuit’s State Attorney’s Office. McCallum’s educa-
tion includes a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Master of
Science degree in Criminal Justice from Nova University.
“Levy County is at a critical point in which true leadership is needed to meet the
needs of people during these tough economic times, while planning for the challenges of to-
morrow,” McCallum says. “The people of Levy County deserve the best. As Levy County
Sheriff, I pledge to use sound, conservative management to ease the burden on taxpayers and
to provide the people with honest, effective and efficient law enforcement.”
Besides law enforcement experience, McCallum has a vast array of civic experi-
ence that makes him both well known to the people of Levy County and a true supporter of
our communities. He has served people in the following: Chiefland City Commissioner;
President of the Levy County chapter of the American Cancer Society; Chairman of the Cys-
tic Fibrosis Campaign; President of the Chiefland Quarterback Club; Chiefland Community
Council on Drug Prevention and the Levy County Advisory Board.
He has coached youth league football, basketball and baseball, along with numer-
ous other volunteer efforts on behalf of the citizens and youth of Levy County.
McCallum and his family are active members of the First United Methodist Church
in Chiefland. McCallum says, “It is my sincere desire to work for the people of Levy
County and to make the best county in the State of Florida even better.”
Deaths on the their lives in Florida last year in boating accidents, and
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there have already been 28 deaths so far this year, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC), which has released its 2011 Boating Accident Statistical
Report.
The FWC is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and compiling boating accident
Dedication of the Lions Club building to Lions Past President Clyde and Alice Box as a perma-
data for the state. Its statistical report details boating accidents and their causes.
nent testimony to their unwavering belief in service to their community and the world through
“The frequency of boating accidents in Florida and their causes would probably shock most
Lionism.
people,” said Investigator Andy Bickel, of the FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement.
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Drowning is the leading cause of death in boating accidents, statistics show.
“There’s an easy fix. Wear a life jacket,” Bickel said. “There are several styles of life jackets
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