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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Remembering the Past
40 years ago
Mondacheck-in will be held at the starting2014 10:00Gulf to Lake
y, January 20, point on 7th Avenue off a.m.
Parade
(Hwy 44). Set up will be according to your assigned space number. The parade will begin at
7th Avenue. between 3rd & 4th streets leading onto Gulf to Lake (Hwy 44) to 12th Avenue,
to 3rd street and ending at Copeland Park. Registration Deadline is January 3, 2014. Reg-
istration form & Disclaimer MUST be completed. For more information contact: Charles
McCray, charlesmccrayii@yahoo.com Ms. Bernice Brown (352) 777-1214. Mail com-
pleted forms to: 2014 MLK, Jr. Commemoration Parade Committee, C/O George Washing-
ton Carver Community Center, Attention: Mrs. Raye Joyner, P.O. Box 1212, Crystal River,
Florida 34423.
THEME: "Share the Dream"; LINE-UP: Line-up (staging) will begin at the
7th Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets at 9:00 a.m. Please keep your "staging" area clean!
To help ensure the safety of all individuals, entrants are asked to stay approximately 20 feet
from the entrant before them. Participants must stay with their entry group throughout the
entire parade. We will be assigned a position #. DECORATIONS: All entries should have
decorations appropriate with the Theme of the parade. Please ensure that decorations are
well attached. You are responsible for cleaning up your decorations and properly deposing
of it. Download an application form and read full story on www.thenewscaster.com.
Cave Dive - Continued from page 1
world and should only be explored by an experienced certified
cave diver, which Spivey was not, although he was a certi-
Forty years ago, December 23, 1973 Florida Highway Patrol
fied diver. Sanchez was not certified in either, according to the
Trooper Ronald Gordon Smith stopped to check a car on Bass-
sheriff s office.
wood Rd. at Red Level (Crystal Manor) and attempted to arrest
About 8:30 p.m., certified underwater recovery div-
two escaped felons from Oklahoma. Smith was mortally wound-
ers went into the cave to look for the men. Sanchez was found
ed but his gunfire attracted two nearby hunters who captured
first, inside a cave at 67 feet. Spivey was found at 127 feet.
the felons and held them until law enforcement authorities arrived. Inglis FHP Trooper Milton
Officials said that the divers equipment will be
Johnson was one of those who arrived. The Cross State Barge Canal Bridge was dedicated to
checked and deputies will continue to investigate the case.
Smith October 2, 2010 and a permanent memorial established at Basswood and Hwy 19 N
Sanchez was a student at Hernando High School in Brooks-
through the efforts of the National Association of Retired Law Enforcement Officers and local
ville.
community. History/picture from Sally Price Collection.
Citrus Petition Drive Begins for POW FHP trooper shot in traffic stop, one
A petition drive has begun in Citrus County to help free POW Bowe Bergdahl,
suspect dead, the other at large
captured in Afghanistan in June of 2009. According to Wikipedia On July 18, 2009, the Tal-
iban released a video showing the captured Bergdahl.[2] In the video,
On Sat., Dec. 28, about 12:44 a.m., a trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol was
Bergdahl appeared downcast and frightened. A Department of Defense
involved in a shooting near downtown Palatka, FL. The incident occurred near 2nd St. and
statement issued on July 19 confirmed that Bergdahl was declared
Laurel St. in a local park. Trooper Lawrence Andrew Litzell, an 11 year FHP veteran, was
"missing/whereabouts unknown" on July 1, and his status was changed
attempting to stop a traffic violator driving a Mercury Grand Marquis, when a brief foot
to "missing/captured" on July 3.[13] In the 28-minute video his captors
pursuit occurred. Trooper Litzell was shot in the face by one of the two suspects. Although
held up his dog tags to establish that the captured man was Bergdahl.
injured, Trooper Litzell was able to return fire, and he struck one of the suspects, Somourian
[2] Bergdahl gave the date as July 14 and mentioned an attack that oc-
Jamal Wingo, who turned 24 that very day, who was pronounced deceased on the scene as
curred that day.
a result of the gunfire. The second suspect is still at large. Trooper Litzell was airlifted to
Accounts of his capture differ. The version offered by Berg-
University of Florida Health of Gainesville, and his condition was listed as stable on the day
dahl, in the video, is that he was captured when he fell behind on a patrol.[2] CNN, in its
of the incident.
report, cites both Taliban and U.S. military sources, the former alleging he was ambushed
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is handling the officer in-
after becoming drunk off base, and the latter denying that claim stating: "The Taliban are
volved shooting investigation. The firearm recovered at the scene was described as a .25
known for lying and what they are claiming (is) not true".[4] Other sources said Bergdahl
caliber semiautomatic handgun. As part of the Florida Highway Patrol s policy, Trooper Lit-
walked off his base after his shift.[17] A Department of Defense spokesperson, Lieutenant
zell will be placed on administrative leave with pay during this investigation. Any additional
Commander Christine Sidenstricker, said, "I'm glad to see he appears unharmed, but again,
information and/or updates will be handled the FDLE.
this is a Taliban propaganda video. They are exploiting the soldier in violation of interna-
If anyone has information in regards to this case or the identity and whereabouts
tional law.
of the suspect, please call First Coast Crime Stoppers, toll-free at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).
For more information on petitions contact Cynthia Holden, Center for victims rights
Callers may remain anonymous and may qualify for a monetary reward for information
at: Cyn2719@yahoo.com. Http://www.advocate4victims.org/wp, Call 352-628-6481.
leading to an arrest in this case.
Citrus area of Withlacoochee State Forest
What's Happening at "The V" - Inglis VFW!
The Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S. Hwy
Controlled Burn
19 traffic light. Contact us by phone at 352-447-3495. Come check out our NEW, everyday,
LOWER PRICES! Here s what s happening at The V: Come out and ring in the New Year
Residents in the Homosassa area could see and smell smoke, Dec. 26, due to a
with good friends and good music on New Year s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, with Live Band
1,337 acre controlled burn within the Citrus County area of the Wihlacoochee State Forest.
"Chrome" starting at 8:00 p.m. Please attend our Remembrance Ceremony for William (In-
The burn was started in the morning on Trails 13-11 and 10-14 north of the Tillis Hill Rec-
dian Bill) Goudreah on Sat., Jan. 4, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the VFW Meeting Hall.
reation Area.
THE PIZZA JOINT
Carl Roof, Inc.
Brandell Campbell
WOOD FIRE PIES
Quarry Mgr.
Land Clearing - Fill - Septic Installation
Carl Roof, Owner
19371 SE Butler Rd.
St. Catherine Quarry
Inglis, FL 34449
Aggregates Division
Office (352)793-4526
Florida Region
Since 1973
352-447-2733
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
352-257-8250 cell
Cell (352)427-6664
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