THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 8 - July 27, 2016
Citrus County Introduces
Crash - Continued from page 1
Express Permitting
onto the left grass shoulder of the road then traveled back onto the roadway, and that Mr.
Vernon overcorrected steering and lost control of the vehicle a second time. The car trav-
The Citrus County Building Division is pleased to announce a new line of e-
eled off the road onto the left grass shoulder and overturned, ejecting Mr. Vernon from the
government services that enhance online permitting to now allow self-service purchase of
vehicle, although the report stated that Mr. Vernon was wearing his seatbelt. The car came
Air Conditioning (HVAC) change-out and Reroof permits. "Air Conditioning (HVAC) and
to final rest on the driver s side facing east.
Roofing contractors will be able to electronically purchase a permit in minutes, twenty-four
The report stated that Mr. Vernon would be charged for failure to maintain a single lane.
Levytraffic crash in Levy County at 5:17 pm, July 23, resulted in injuries to the three
County crash injures three
hours a day, seven days a week." said Planning and Development Department Director,
Jenette Collins.
In collaboration with the Department of Systems Management, the Building Di-
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vision has updated its Contractor Portal for online permitting services to more efficiently
occupants of the two vehicles. All three occupants are Williston residents.
serve the building community. The programming that makes Express Permitting possible
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 68 year-old James Lazarowecz was
was developed in-house by Senior Programmer, Jason Abreu, saving the County consulta-
driving a 2009 Honda Accord, traveling north on State Rd. 121 behind a 1998 Chevrolet
tion fees and the cost of purchased software.
Blazer SUV driven by 19 year-old Kyle Smith, that was also traveling north on State Rd.
Citrus County Building Division and Systems Management presented the Express
121. The press release stated that the bumper of Mr. Lazarowecz's Honda struck the left
Permitting program to the Citrus County Builders Association at their June 29th meeting.
rear of Mr. Smith's Blazer with it's right front, causing the Blazer to travel onto the east
Citrus County Building Official, Carl Jones said, "during the presentation we were able
shoulder, overturn and strike a tree; it came to final rest facing west.
to demonstrate an online application issued, paid for, approved and printed in forty-three
Mr. Smith and his passenger, 19 year-old Justin Foxx, neither of whom was wear-
seconds." The County sees approximately forty HVAC change-out and re-roof permit ap-
ing a seatbelt, according to the press release, were ejected from the Blazer. Both were
plications a day.
transported to Shands Hospital in Gainesville in critical condition.
With this program contractors can use a tablet or cell phone to apply and receive
The Honda came to final rest, facing east on the east shoulder. Mr. Lazarowecz
permit approval, never leaving the job site. The County has been testing the new system the
was also transported to Shands Hospital, in serious condition. The investigation remains
past few weeks by inviting a handful of contractors, who have accounts with the County, to
open and unspecified charges are pending, the release stated.
give it a try, to rave reviews.
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The County plans on going "live" with the program August 1st, providing hands-
on training for interested contractors. Training is optional for licensed contractors with a
League and tournament scores for the week ending July 24, 2016:
Citrus County account. The County will continue to accept walk-in permit
MONDAY SUMMER SPECIAL: Handicap: Dan Taylor 319; Eric Glowacki
applications, with an emphasis on transitioning contractors to the online portal. Collins'
311,814; John Saltmarsh 779; Joanne Hargabus 259; Diane Maher 254,727; Carol Ander-
stated that, "Quick permit turnaround remains a priority of the Building Division's dedica-
son 716. Scratch: Dan Taylor 290; Mark Smith 279,755; Eric Glowacki 279; John Salt-
tion to providing a high level of customer service and customer satisfaction."
marsh 725; Denise Griffin 215,637; Adele Scordato 202,583.
There will be a presentation on this innovative project at the Board of County
YOUNG & RESTLESS: Handicap (adults): Charlie Stein 266,698; John Salt-
Commissioners meeting Tuesday, August 9th at 2:00pm, in Inverness. For additional infor-
marsh 259,666. Handicap (youth): Christian Miller 319,761; Matt Allen 285; Steven Salt-
mation please call Susan Bungo at 352-527-5232
marsh 711. Scratch (adults): Charlie Stein 266,698; John Saltmarsh 247; Brian Carney
Distracted driver charged in rollover crash
653. Scratch (youth): Christian Miller 298,698; Matt Allen 279,689.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCRATCH: Tim Gruman 287,736; Ryan Aguilar
with serious injuries to ejected child
279,793; Mark Smith 279; Trevor Roberts 776; Jace Peterson 745; Bobby Craft 731; John
Garton 726; John Saltmarsh 715; Steve Leclair 713; Mike Buchanan 703; Stephanie Flory
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a single-vehicle rollover crash in Mar-
234,634; Dorine Fugere 215,614.
WOMEN'S SUMMER TRIO: Handicap: Trina Paliwoda 257; Melissa Wider- ion County on July 23 was the result of a distracted driver.
The crash occurred at 2:20 pm, as 27 year-old Lakeesha Thomas was driving a
man 248; Mona Rosado 656; Rhea Schoettner 655. Scratch: Kathy Pollari 221,591; Shir-
2004 Buick Ranier, traveling north on U.S. Highway 27, east of NW 154th Avenue Road,
ley Tenity 192,508.
OUTBACK 9-PIN NOTAP: Handicap: Jim Schlegel 323; Bob Ecker 321,848; and a child passenger dropped a bottle onto the floorboard.
The press release stated that Ms. Thomas became distracted by attempting to re-
Brendan Dooley 867; Pam Palmer 336,933; Donna Carpenter 301,811. Scratch: Jerry
Ness 280,765; Jim Schlegel 278; Dick Newhall 757; Pam Palmer 257,696; Susan Fabbre trieve the bottle, and the vehicle traveled off US-27 into a ditch on the west side of the
road and overturned. While the vehicle was overturning, two children, 9 year-old Markuis
221,545.
HOLDER HOTSHOTS: Handicap: Shaun Cater 292,840; Rich Williams 280,759; Williams and 3 year-old Clarence Evans, both of Williston, were ejected from the vehicle.
The release stated it is unknown if Williams and Evans were restrained in car-
Clara Myers 253,728; Karen Weisher 252; Carlos Giglione 696. Scratch: Shaun Cater
256,732; Rich Williams 247,660; Karen Weisher 191,467; Judy Hindbaugh 161; Lynda seats, but another passenger, Landyn Grimes (unspecified age) and the driver were both
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restrained or wearing a seatbelt. All four passengers were transported to Shands Hospital
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in Gainesville for treatment, all with minor injuries with the exception of Markus Wil-
Phone:STRIKEFORCE: Handicap: Chris Battaglia 289,779; P J Ireland 628; Jake liams, who was reported to be in serious condition. The report stated that Ms. Thomas was
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