PAGE 12 - December 28, 2011
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
This week's picture is Vivian Molina with 2 nice Redfish her and her husband Louis from Inglis
caught. They used gold spoons in Lows Bay . Great job Vivian on a beautiful Florida day.
Inglis Police officer Tim Swiggett helps an eager young shopper pick out a digital camera, part
Nuisance alligator trappers sought in
of IPD's annual Shop with a Cop program held last Tuesday. (IPD Photo)
IPD Takes 71 Kids on Shopping Spree
Gilchrist, Levy counties
From Inglis Police Dept.
Interested in catching nuisance gators? Live in Gilchrist or Levy County? The Flor-
It was only a few short years ago that the Shop With a Cop program was developed
ida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program is
by Police Chief Steve Dixon. With the first event the police department was able to obtain
accepting applications for contracted nuisance alligator trappers in Gilchrist and Levy coun-
donations to give Christmas to 10 lucky children from Inglis. However, as the years past
ties.
the number of children grew. This year the head count was the highest the department has
Applicants must have a clean criminal history, no fish or wildlife law violations and
ever seen at a whopping 71 children.
a valid, working email address. Applicants also must reside in the county where they intend
This is more than double from last year. Many Inglis citizens said that they find it
to work. Applications must be received by Jan. 6, 2012. To learn more about becoming a
amazing that a small department can have such a large impact for the families in their com-
nuisance alligator trapper and to apply online, visit MyFWC.com/ and click on “Statewide
munity. Citizens said that it seems that the police department is always finding ways to give
Nuisance Alligator Program.” For more information, email FWCGator@MyFWC.com.
back to the community.
Just last year around this time, in addition to the shop with a cop program, the
Buddy & Freds Hardware
Inglis Police donated 25 car seats to needy families in an attempt to protect local children
while traveling in vehicles. The Inglis Police Department officers and staff that attended
and
the event were Chief Steve Dixon, Officer Tim Swiggett, Officer Shannon Goodman, K-9
Officer Brian Hilberer, Officer Tim Rogers, Officer Marvin Harshman, Officer Brian Bur-
back, Animal Control Officer Will Moffett, and Administrative Assistant Lorraine Barber.
For more information about shop with a cop and how to sign up for next years event or for
information on how to make a donation, feel free to contact the police dept. at 447-0303.
Is now 1 store &
Captains Cove Outfitters
We Wish You All A
39 W. Hwy. 40 • Inglis, FL • (352) 447-5610
More Than A Bait Store
Happy New Year
Even though we have a great bait selection!
SHIMANO Top Shelf Dealer
Costa 580 P Dealer
We Have Moved, Again....
TOGETHER, INTO ONE LARGER STORE!
All Our Staff are Fishermen • Local Guides Available
Same Shopping Center, Next to Food Ranch, 46 US Hwy 19
We have a Clean Family Friendly Atmosphere
Top Quality rods & reels for beginners
Phone: (352) 447-2600
to experts. Large selection of Saltwater Tackle
Open Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm & Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Established 1983
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
Randy Alumbaugh
Todd Sumlin
Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Construction, Inc.
Subs and Fried Chicken
Plant Manager
Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
HOURS:
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
INGLIS QUARRY
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Now Open
10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Phone (352)447-2209
Dine-In
P.O. Box 519
or Call-Ahead
Fax (352)447-0218
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Inglis, FL. 34449
Randy Alumbaugh
50
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
447-4464
(at C.R. 40)
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
Shell Gas
352-
Inglis, Florida