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Sought in Fatal Accident
Inglis woman charged with
Continued from
numerous Point Dr., Inglis was arrested by the Inglis Police
check felonies
of the FHP, the crash occurred in Inglis, 0.2 mi. north of town, on U.S. Hwy. 19 at County
Libbi Rose Eilola, 28, of Palm
Road 40A. The Stutlers were traveling south on Hwy. 19, in the right lane, and a grey or
Department, July 15, after police were called to an Inglis residence, by the victim, due to an
silver car - possibly a Toyota with a small dent just behind the driver’s door, that had been
argument involving the theft of checks.
traveling north on Hwy. 19 - initiated a left (west) turn onto County Road 40A, in an attempt
According to the report, the victim said that she had been away the previous week,
to travel west. The car entered the southbound lanes, into the path of the motorcycle, caus-
and when she returned, she noticed that approximately 14 blank checks had been stolen
ing the driver of the motorcycle to swerve and brake to avoid the car. Although there was
from a checkbook (out of sequence) that was in her bedroom safe. She said she’d also re-
no contact between the car and the motorcycle, the motorcycle overturned, ejecting both
ceived information from her bank that her account had been overdrawn several times. Her
Stutlers.
bank statement showed that 4 checks, totaling $1400, had been written on her account, with
The driver of the car initially stopped on the scene of the crash, but did not remain
the payee listed as “cash.”
and left the scene traveling south on U.S. Hwy. 19.
The four checks had numbers that were the same as four of the checks that had
The FHP is looking for any information about the driver of the car, so she can be
been stolen from her safe. She also received a call from a third party, advising her another
contacted. She is a white female, around 55 to 70 years old, with shoulder-length gray hair.
check that had been written on her account had been returned due to “insufficient funds.”
Again, the vehicle she was driving was a gray or silver car, possibly a Toyota, with a small
Upon questioning the caller, the victim learned that the check, in the amount of $130, had
dent just behind the driver’s door.
been given to the caller by Eilola, the report stated that Eilola was present during the conver-
Anyone with information about the crash, or the driver of the car, is asked to call
sation and told police that she was unaware that the checks would overdraft the account, and
the Gainesville FHP at 1-800-387-1290 (toll-free) or 1-352-955-3181, extension 2006, and
that the check written to the third party caller had been to purchase prescription pills.Eilola
speak with Corporal Lena Ward or Corporal Jonathan Young.
told the officer that she only does these things because she is addicted to methamphetamine.
CENTRAL FLORIDA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
She also said that she had done this several years prior, and the victim knew about it, but did
not pursue criminal charges.
SELECTS NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Eilola was arrested and transported to the Levy County Jail. She was charged with
On July 19, 2010, the Board of Trustees of Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc. met
4 counts of forgery, 4 counts of uttering a forged instrument, and grand theft of more than
and appointed the following members as a committee for nominations:
$300 but less than $5,000. The report stated that the incidents occurred on June 30. The re-
port stated that additional charges may follow after police speak with the third party person
John M. Ayers, III Patrick Bell Leo Cason J. P. Krewett J.D. Welch
related to the fifth check that was written for medication.
Doyle Barden Russell Pearce Mack Poole J. Kevin Quincey
The committee will meet on July 26, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. to select nominees to represent
Districts 4, 6, and 8 as Trustees of Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc. These dis-
tricts are presently represented by:
Kyle Quincey
District 4 Alan Mikell
District 6 Randy Mikell
District 8
The Cooperative’s Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Registra-
tion will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the business meeting will follow at 10:00 a.m.
Realty
Sally Price, Realtor
19 Hwy 40 W.
(352) 302-8556 cell
Inglis
5 LOTS FOR SALE PEACEFUL ACRES
Two happy girls, Makenna Lenges (left) of Inglis and Mariah Weldon of Morriston won two of
the five childrens’ rod and reel combos that were awarded in random drawings last week by
This 2.81 ac parcel ($75,000) is located 6 mi east of Inglis on
Captains Cove Outfitters during their Grand Opening celebration. Makenna’s Dad can be seen
Hwy 40 E between the present So Levy Fire Station and the pro-
in the background on the far left. The first-place adult’s prize was a Quantum Boca Spinning
posed new fire station. The parcel also fronts SE 116 St, main
Reel with a retail value of $139. The second-place prize was an Okuma Avenger 30 Spinning
entrance to Peaceful Acres. There is a storage bldg and shed on
Reel. The store also offered in-store specials and a discount coupon for most items in the
the mowed and ready to build lot.The 2.81 acres back up to 2 - 1
store. Owners Jim and Gail Zaloga’s slogan for the store is “Captain’s Cove Outfitters is more
ac lots ($29,000 each) that are on SE 116 St. Make an offer of all
than a bait store, although we have a great bait selection.” With the purchase of 100 shrimp,
3 and have a small estate in a homes only paved street subdivi-
customers receive 22 lbs. of ice for free .All rods and reels are new, in the box, with a manu-
sion with private boat ramp to Lake Rousseau. Also 2 - .23 ac
facturer’s warranty. Captain’s Cove Outfitters is located at 39 W. Hwy. 40 in Inglis (about a
lots ($9,000 each) are located on SE 195 Pl.
block west of the intersection wih U.S. Hwy. 19); phone (352) 447-5610.
Beautiful wooded 5.75 ac parcel (high/dry) in the Town of Inglis on Hwy 40 for $89,000.
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Inglis Super Stop Restaurant Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
20 Hwy. 40E, Inglis
www.cino.com
352-447-5595
Daily Lunch Specials $5.99
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Specials Include DRINK & FRIES
LIMITED SUPPLIES - NO RAINCHECKS
OLYPMIC ARMS M-4 w/Quad
CENTURY ARMS AK-47
HOURS:
New Location
Rail & Bull Chrome BBL
Monday-Fri.5 am - 3:30 pm
42
Hwy 19 N.
Saturday 5 am - 2 pm
$440
$750
Dine-In
Inglis
or Call-Ahead
TAURUS Judge 3-Inch Magnum: Stainless - $520 & Blue - $480
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
TAURUS Public Defender - $476 & 380 Auto TCP - $299
447-4047
(at C.R. 40)
Shell Gas
Est. 1983
352-
WINCHESTER AMMO PDX-1: 410 Gauge & 12 Gauge - $17
Inglis, Florida