PAGE 3 - November 5, 2008
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
TBARTA to hold workshop Nov. 30
Illegal Dumping - Continued from page 1
he wanted the men to dump the logs on his property, so he could use them for his shoreline.
Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) is reporting that it
Bowman said he then told his crew to dump the logs on Attaway's property. He said that
is one step closer to finishing the regional master plan for multi-modal transportation in
Attaway had told him that he would take all responsibility for the logs, as he had permission
the seven-county West Central Florida region that includes Citrus. Citrus residents are
to use the logs on his shore. However, the report stated, Attaway does not have a permit
being invited to join the efforts and assist in creating the master plan for a comprehensive
from the FDEP "to operate a landfill or fill in wetlands on his residential property."
and progressive transportation system to serve area residents and businesses into the next
According to statements made by Bowman and an employee, the men had dumped
century. Fourteen workshops, one in Citrus, are scheduled at locations around the region
between 30 and 60 truckloads of tree debris on Mr. Attaway's property during the next three
between Oct. 28 and Nov. 20 and will be held "open house" style, so that members of the
to four months, until they were run off the property by Mr. Attaway. In July, Bowman had
public can conveniently participate.
rented a bobcat to move the logs around on the property, but as the employees were unload-
ing the bobcat from the trailer, Attaway came out of his house and ran them off.
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
Officials with the FDEP visited Attaway's property and found a large pile of logs,
approximately 110 feet long by 10 to 20 feet wide, covering "approximately 1550 square
feet of the landward extent of the Withlacoochee river and contiguous wetlands without
Where Customer Service is our Priority
authorization from the department." The report stated there was a second pile of logs on the
upland portion of the property that was approximately 30 feet long by 20 feet wide and
about 10 to 12 feet high.
Owned and Operated by Laurence and Tammy Vorisek & Sons
Mr. Attaway stated that he had given permission for the tree company to dump the
Toll Free 1-888-610-4947
Local 352-447-6002
logs on his property, as he wanted the logs for his seawall, but after several weeks of trucks
coming onto his property, he had locked his gate, and the dumping had ceased.
We know the economy is hard on
Mr. Bowman stated that the dump in Holder, that he's used for years, charged him
$20 per truckload and was farther away. He'd avoided approximately $800 to $1200 in
everyone right now. Nature Coast Water, Inc.
dumping fees, in addition to other expenses - fuel and extra wages due to increased travel
time.
wants to show our current LOYAL
Murder-Suicide - Continued from page 1
CUSTOMERS, and our future customers, how
2001, he pleaded guilty to a charge of carrying a concealed firearm, but adjudication was
much we appreciate your business!
withheld. In February, 2007, he was arrested on a charge of domestic violence, but pleaded
not guilty, and the case was dropped.
County volunteers help get $51,000 in Stimulus Checks
We are also, once again, joining up with
Heidi Blanchette, Citrus County’s RSVP Project Director, announced this week
the Yankeetown School Marine Science
that volunteers helped Citrus residents get more than $51,000 in Economic Stimulus Pay-
Program, to help them raise money for their
ments from the U.S. government that they wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. Blanchette said
10 volunteers from the Nature Coast Volunteer Center spent more than 175 hours helping
annual field trip to Pigeon Key in the Florida
to prepare the Economic Stimulus Payments for residents who would not have filed and
Keys.
received their payments. Anyone interested in learning more about current volunteer op-
portunities can call 352-527-5950
Do Not Call List for Cell Numbers
Watch for our ad, in the weeks to come,
The FTC is releasing all cell numbers to telemarketing companies. If you get sales
to see what our customer appreciation
calls, you will be charged for these calls. Imagine that? YOU have to PAY to hear a
telemarketer's sales pitch!
surprise is going to be and what we’re
To be placed on the National DO NOT CALL List, call 888-382-1222 from the phone
planning to do to help the Marine Science
number you want to register. Your number will be blocked for five years. Again, you must
call from the phone number you want blocked.
Program raise their money.
For Election Results go to:
FHP Gainesville 800-395-8248
FHP Brooksville 800-500-1240
A.B.A.
A/C & Heating,Inc.
“Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists”
“Your
• 100% Financing
• Commercial
• Visa & MasterCard
Refrigeration
• 30 Years Experience
• Residential
• Commercial
Ask Us About
• Mobile Homes
Ultra Violet Air Filtering
Removes nearly 100%
of germs & dust
Reduce Sickness & Allergies
Family Owned & Operated
Licensed & Insured
352-447-3040
License #CACO 57707