The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - September 19, 2007
Community Events & Meetings
Former Levy County Coach
Crystal River Women's Club Plans Special Trip
Charged With Sexual Battery
The Crystal River Women's Club would like to invite the public to join them on a 2-
day Motorcoach Trip to visit and explore Tallahassee & Wakulla Springs State Park. The bus
Investigators Seeking Public Assistance
will depart Crystal River on Sept. 21 and return on Sept. 22. This itinerary is sure to appeal to
On September 7, 2007, Investigator Lauree Allen with the Levy County
both the women and their men! The overnight stay will be at the Downtown Doubletree
Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested Guy Bubba Nall
Hotel. The historic areas and homes of Tallahassee will be visited by bus and with guided
for one count of Capital Sexual Battery on a child less than 12 years of
tours.
age and three counts of Sexual Battery on a child between the ages of 12-
On the 22nd, lunch will be at the Wakulla Springs State Park Historic Lodge and after
18 years of age.
lunch a tour of the Springs and River by Glassbottom Boat. The price of $169 per person
The abuse allegedly occurred between 2000-2006 in Levy County.
(double occupancy) includes escorted bus, lodging, guided tours, boat ride, admissions, 1
Nall was a former teacher and assistant football coach at Trenton High
breakfast, 1 lunch, taxes and gratuities. The club is hoping to fill the bus and make this a
School from 1998-2003. In 2003-2005 Nall was employed at Chiefland
successful fund raiser for their many charities.
High School as an assistant football/baseball coach. Nall is currently
Health and Fitness Expo
employed at Enterprise High School in Alabama from 2005 to present as Guy "Bubba"Nall
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Alliance is conduct-
an assistant football coach.
ing a Health & Fitness Expo at Withlacoochee Technical Institute on Saturday, September 29
The investigation has revealed that no abuse has occurred on school property, but we are
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Expo is presented by Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center.
asking if any child has had an encounter with Bubba Nall in an inappropriate manner to
This Expo will provide you an opportunity to attend workshops with physicians, speak
contact Investigator Lauree Allen at 352-486-5111 Extension: 303.
with nutritionists, visit vendors' booths for free samples, and to participate in exercise and
Inglis Chief Gets Two Year
spa demonstrations.
By attending the Health & Fitness Expo you and your family will have the opportunity to
proactively pursue the many ways to a healthier and happier lifestyle. For more information,
Contract on 3-2 Vote
call the Chamber at 352-726-2801.
Citrus County Veterans Coalition Prepares for Veterans Forum
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition will resume their regular open business meetings
At the Inglis Town Commisson meeting on Sept. 11, one item on the agenda was to replace
on Thursday, September 27th at 6 P.M. at the Citrus County Resource Center next to the V.A.
Commissioner Roy Smith as Liaison to the Police Dept., with a presentation by Police Chief
Clinic in Lecanto. All veterans and Veterans Organizations are urged to attend as the Coalition
Tim Bible. Bible referred to the Busget workshop meeting a couple weeks prior when he and
makes final preparations for the Citrus County Veterans Coalition Forum scheduled for Satur-
Smith had a heated discussion. bible reviewed the confrontation, "It was requested (by
day October 20th.
Comm. Smith) that the police department be putting a certain amount in the (budget) fines line
All local veterans are invited to the speaker program, free of charge, which will begin
item, and I explained that it is illegal to do so. In turn, it caused a conflict between Commis-
at 12:30 p.m. sharp in the main auditorium. The speakers will field your questions after the
sioner Smith and myself. It's the first conflict we've had. I've pretty much tried to appease
program is completed in a one on one basis. We request that all local veterans put October
Commissioner Smith throughout this time that I've been Chief of Police, for several reasons."
20th on your calendar for this very informative meeting.
Bible said that he and Smith had since had two meetings in an attempt to resolve the issue.
Bible said the first meeting, with Mayor Carolyn Risher present, "Turned into a hollering
Saltwater Fishing Tournament To Benefit The March Of Dimes
match and I wasn't real pleased. I was threatened again." Bible esplained the threat was a
SATURDAY, Oct 13th 2007 CEDAR KEY The employees of Gainesville Regional Utilities and
message on his cell phone that he could be replaced.
the City of Gainesville invite you to join us in raising money to help March of Dimes in their
Commissioner Betty Berger commented that she felt that Smith had done a good job,
fight to prevent birth defects and to insure that all expectant parents are blessed with HEALTHY
"Kind of like a missionary, you're overzealous, that's all it is."
BABIES . For more info. Call Eric Chapman at 334-3400 ext.1082 Or Email chapmanej@gru.com
Bible commented that Smith becomes angry if the department does not have 24.7 coverage,
Nature World Wildlife Rescue Seeks Yard Sale Donations
yet the budget of his department is determined by the commission. "I have jeopardized officer
On October 20th, the Nature World Wildlife Rescue group will be holding their "Annual
safety for you, so we can stretch out 24/7," said bible. "These officers are out at night, by
Yard Sale" under a big tent in the parking lot of the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. To
themselves, being assaulted. I've had open communication with this commission. I don't
support this effort Nature World volunteers are asking for donated items. They are asking
know what I'm hiding. I'm more than happy to take anyone there right now."
that the items be clean and in working condition.
Smith pointed out that he and Bible had agreed to turn over a new leaf. "I will lighten up on
Arrangements for donation drop off or pick up may be made by calling Shirley Dube at 352-
anything you call micromanaging." Bible responded, "I'm just asking this commission for a
586-0850.
little help and the problems with the last administration have been resolved.
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Comm. Mosher posed a question to Smith, "Weren't you the one that made a motion for a
five year contract with Bible?" Smith said Bible had shown him a contract from another town
Take an AARP Driver Safety class. Completing the two four-hour day course may
and had convinced him that he was a good enough officer for a contract. "He said to me that
entitle you to a multi-year insurance discount. For more information, check with your insur-
chiefs have a very short lifetime and they tend to be at the whim of the commission.
ance carrier. To register for a class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future
"We're having a conversation that's leading nowhere," said Commissioner Lake. "But
classes, call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
there are two options, either take a vote or let Smith and Bible handle it, as they have been."
Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs
Mosher made the motion to release Comm. Smith as liaison to the police and fire depart-
·
Sept. 24 and 25: 9 a.m. at Homosassa Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5863 W. Cardi-
ments, ask him to move to Health and Welfare Liaison and to move Comm. Merger to liaison
nal. Call Arty Appelbaum at 382-3272
for roads and bridges. Berger seconded the motion, and Comm. Lake said he would like to
·
Oct. 15 and 16: 9 a.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 455 S. Suncoast Blvd.. Call Joan
defer to Attorney Fugate. Fugate said he could not find anything contrary to a one-year term.
Holland at 382-4435
"The law is still the law," said Lake. "You can't circumvent it. It is what it is." The vote was 2:3
·
Oct. 16 and 17: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal
against removing Smith as liaison to the police and fire departments and the motion did not
River. Call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753
pass. The vote for Bible's employment contract was 3:2 for giving him a two-year revised
Beverly Hills and Hernando
contract that will be finalized at the Oct. 9 commission meeting.
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Sept. 29 and Oct. 6:9:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Call
Kathy Lund at 527-4853. Saturday classes.
email your news to: newscast@atlantic.net
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Oct. 9 and 11: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle. Call Carol
Thomas at 746-2416
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