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Death investigation opened by Citrus Tarmac Preparing for Public Hearings

CountyOffice has opened a Dept. into the death

Sheriff death investigation

The Citrus County Sheriff’s

quests for Additional Information” from

From Tarmac King Rd. Mine

of Jeremiah Hollifield, 27, of Floral City following a brief physical dispute with an acquan-

Levy County staff, and working closely with

Officials with Tarmac have an-

tance late last month. According to a sheriff dept. spokesperson, Hollifield got into an argu-

officials as they review the application.

nounced their intent to seek County Com-

ment with Sidney David Moody, 47, also of Floral city, in the early morning hours of Aug.

Once the application for Special

mission approval on the proposed King

29 after both men had been drinking.

Exception is reviewed and deemed “com-

Road Mine project in late 2010 or early

A short altercation ensued and Moody allegedly fell backward and struck his head

plete” by Levy County, two public hear-

2011. This time frame will allow Levy

on the asphalt. He was unconscious and had a laceration to the back of his head. He was

ings will be scheduled: a hearing before the

County staff members to thoroughly review

transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa for treatment and died shortly after 11:00 p.m.

Planning Commission, followed by a final

the application for the Special Exception

on Sept. 1. The case remains under investigation, and detectives will be reviewing the case

hearing before the Board of County Com-

Permit, which is one of the approvals Tar-

file with the state's attorney's office to determine if criminal charges will be filed.

mac needs to begin mining operations in

If local approval is obtained, Tar-

Lake Rousseau herbicide treatments,

southern Levy County.

mac plans to begin construction of the King

“While we hope to have the public

Road Mine in 2011, with a proposed open-

hearings on the King Road Mine project be-

ing in late 2013. The company expects to

fore the end of the year, we are well aware a

hire 65 people during the two-year construc-

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct project of this scope requires a level of scru-

tion phase, with 35 new jobs created once

aquatic weed control in Lake Rousseau using EPA-approved herbicides during Sept. 18 tiny that cannot be rushed through,” said Al-

mining operations begin.

through Oct. 1. Water hyancinth and water lettuce will be maintained using the herbicide, bert Townsend, Director of Real Estate and

About the King Road Mine: The

Reward, and boat trails will be maintained using the herbicides Aquathol K and Glyphosate. Environmental Services for Tarmac. “We

project consists of a 4,750-acre site in south-

People using the treated areas of Lake Rousseau for domestic purposes or for irri- have spent more than six years in planning

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ern Levy County where Tarmac proposes to

gation are cautioned not to use treated water for 5 days in Reward treated areas and 14 days for the King Road Mine project, with the in-

locate a limestone mine. Tarmac estimates

in Aquathol K treated areas. Do not water livestock with treated water for 1 day in Reward tent that every concern would be addressed,

about three million tons a year of construc-

treated areas and 14 days in Aquathol K treated areas. Water from Aquathol K treated areas and every question answered prior to the

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tion-grade aggregate will be produced here;

should not be used for preparing agricultural sprays for food crops for 14 days. Treated wa- start of operations.”

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a portion of which will be Florida Depart-

Townsend noted the Special Ex-

ter should not be used for drinking in Reward treated areas for 3 days; this does not apply to

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ment of Transportation-certified aggregate,

ception Application was delivered to Levy

tap water. There are no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas.

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a vital building resource in short supply in

Signs displaying treatment dates and restrictions will be posted in Aquathol K County planning officials in June. The ap-

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Florida. The type of limestone contained in

treated areas. Treatments may be delayed due to adverse environmental conditions. The plication is contained in two large binders,

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Levy County is found near the surface in

management and treatment of nuisance exotic vegetation is necessary to maintain recre- detailing the plans for the proposed King

only a few places in Florida, and is needed

ational activities and protect native plant habitat in Florida waters. For additional informa- Road Mine project, along with numerous

to build roads, bridges, homes and schools

study results and supporting data. “This

tion, contact the FWC’s Regional Biologists’s office at (352) 726-8622.

in communities throughout west central

project represents one of the most significant

Florida. In addition to the mine site, Tarmac

development proposals which Levy County

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is committed to purchasing a 4,500-acre

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has ever considered,” said Townsend. “We

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adjoining parcel which will be restored, en-

recognize the need for additional time to

hanced and donated to the state of Florida as

adequately understand the details.” He said

a Conservation Area.

Tarmac is currently responding to “Re-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO RECLAIM ABANDONED PROPERTY

Pursuant To F.S. # 715.104/715.106/715.109 notice is hereby given that a sale or disposition

of abandoned property will be held at Public Auction on September 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM

unless the reasonable costs of storage and advertising are paid and owner takes possession

of the property entitled. If the owner fails to reclaim the property, it will be sold. After the

property is sold and the costs of storage, advertising, and sale are deducted, the remaining

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money, if any, will be paid to the Levy County Clerk of Circuit Court. Remaining money, if

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any, may be claimed at any time within one year after the county receives the money. Public

Auction will be held at 124 Elkins Road Inglis, FL 34449 (Levy County) where vehicle is

stored and sale will be held (352)447-5513. Sale Date and Time: September 15, 2010 at

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