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Community
Hiring Events
For I-75 Projects
Orlando-based Middlesex As-
phalt is hiring a local crew for work on
I-75.
The company is looking for
75 workers to fill a variety of positions
including field, project and office engi-
neers; surveyors; bridge and roadway
superintendents; construction crew
leads; fleet managers; carpenters; pipe
layers; equipment operators; truck driv-
ers and laborers.
Hiring events are set for Mon-
day, July 14 at the CareerSource Citrus
Levy Marion career center, 2703 NE
14th St., in Ocala and Monday, July 21
at the College of Central Florida's Citrus
County campus in Lecanto. Both take
place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Candidates must have experi-
ence in different construction areas, a
valid Florida driver license and reliable
transportation to various worksites.
Interviews by appointment are
preferred, though walk-ins will be con-
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection congratulates kayakers Marc DeLuca and Jim Windle for finishing the entire 1,515-mile
sidered. To make an appointment, call
Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail, as mapped and developed by the Department's Office of Greenways & Trails. The two
800-434-5627, ext. 4201.
retired police officers from Charlotte, N.C., began their four-month journey Nov. 2, 2013 at Big Lagoon State Park near Pensacola and finished
Interested
job
candidates
March 1, 2014, near Fort Clinch State Park just south of the Georgia border. They are the 12th and 13th paddlers to complete the entire trail
should also visit the CareerSource Cit-
since it opened in 2007. The two men faced extreme weather, large ocean swells and some health scares. On day three, DeLuca's kayak almost
rus Levy Marion calendar of events for
sank in rough seas due to a leaky rear hatch cover. They battled a case of influenza near Miami, and a serious foot infection requiring hospi-
Job Order information. Candidates are
talization almost sidelined Windle in St. Augustine. The two pressed on, vowing not to give up. From FDEP
.
strongly encouraged to register with the
Former Cedar Crystal River man charged with 15
Employ Florida Marketplace and com-
plete an online application prior to the
Key Mayor Dies
hiring events.
counts of Canadian Rx fraud
Applicants are also asked to
bring printed copies of their resume to
at Age 77
From The Citrus County Sheriff Dept.
the hiring event. Professional dress is re-
initially worked for a Canadian
quired.
With the help of the internet and
mail-order medication store in
For more information, visit the
From Levy County Sheriff Dept.
articles in area newspapers, ten additional
Crystal River. When the owner
careersourceclm.com calendar of events
On July 6, 2014 at approximately
victims of Kevin Kass came forward to re-
closed up shop, Kass ran the
or call 800-434-5627, ext. 4201.
2:15 PM, Deputies from the Levy County
port Canadian prescription mail fraud. Det.
business from his home. Several
Sheriff's Office responded to the Rosewood
Kass
Seffern of the Citrus County Sheriff s Office
clients sent him money for mail-
BUDDY & FRED'S
area on SW 95th Avenue to the report of a
has, to date, made fifteen separate arrests on
order prescriptions which were
Missing Person. Chad Risker reported that
Kass, clearing 15 cases - 1 felony and 14
never delivered, although their checks were
HARDWARE
Eugene "Gene" Hodges 77, went to a rock
misdemeanors.
cashed.
pit near his hunting camp and had not re-
After receiving the initial reports
If you're a victim of Kevin Kass
44 Hwy. 19 N. · Inglis, FL
turned. Sgt. Carl Rogers and Deputy Clint
of fraud, detectives with the Citrus County
and have not yet reported the crime, you can
· 352-447-2600
Anderson responded to the rock pit. Deputy
Sheriff s Office investigated the reports and
call 911 and tell the dispatcher you would
CRAZY SALE
Anderson was able to locate the body of Mr.
arrested 44 year-old Kass (8150 W. Edgehill
like to report a fraud, or you can visit the
Hodges in the water in the rock pit.
Ct., Crystal River) in late May on one count
sheriff s office s website at www.sheriffcit-
PURPLE DEGREASER
On July 7, 2014 the Medical Exam-
of felony grand theft and 4 counts of petit
rus.org and click on the "Online Reporting"
1.0 gallon - $ 5.83
iner conducted an autopsy. They were able
theft. The second rash of arrests came after
button from the home page. The system will
to determine that Mr. Hodges died of natu-
appeals to the public to report any fraudulent
walk you through the process of filing a re-
2.5 gallon - $12.83
ral causes and had not drowned. The LCSO
dealings with Kass to the sheriff s office.
port.
5.0 gallon - $24.83
According to the CCSO, Kass
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