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From the Inglis Police Beat
Inglis man charged with DUI after crash
Public Invited to Swearing In Ceremony
An Inglis man was arrested on a DUI charge, after the Inglis Police Department
Levy County Court Judge Joseph E. Smith cordially invites the public to a swearing
spoke with him at his residence, 218 Linda St., about a traffic accident. According to the
in of newly-elected and re-elected Levy County officials in courtroom A of the Levy County
arrest report, 61-year-old Kerry L. Neal was "disoriented and visibly injured." He told the
Courthouse in Bronson on Monday, January 5, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Light refreshments will be
officer that he'd wrecked his van, just down the road on Vicki St., and had called a friend to
served in the Levy County Commission Board Room immediately following the ceremony.
drive him home.
The officials to be sworn in include re-elected Tax Collector Linda Fugate, re-elected Super-
The report stated that Neal smelled strongly of alcohol and "appeared very inco-
visor of Elections Connie Asbell, re-elected Clerk of Court Danny Shipp, re-elected Sheriff
herent." Neal was transported to Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River for
Johnny Smith and newly elected Property Appraiser Ozborn "Oz" Barker.
medical attention by Levy County Emergency Medical Services. Police located Neal's van in
Inglis food bank needs monetary help for needy families
the yard of an E. Cason Blvd. residence. According to the report, it appeared that the van had
Due to the extra need for food within the community, this year, the staff at Jesus Is!
drifted off the road and collided with a tree, and the van was totalled, that Neal had not
Ministries in Inglis is donating the money they would nnormally spend on gifts for one
applied brakes, and it appeared that he'd attempted to drive the van away from the accident
another to the Jresus Is! Food Pantry, which provides over 75 food boxes each month to
site. The report also stated that the van smelled strongly of alcohol, and an empty beer can
individuals in need. The staff wants to make sure the Food Pantry is adequately supplied
was found under the driver's seat.
during the Christmas Season, when food needs are at their greatest.
Police spoke with Neal at the hospital, and he agreed to provide a blood sample for
If you would like to assist the Jesus Is! Food Pantry in this worthwhile cause, please
alcohol and drug testing. Neal told the officer that he'd consumed a couple beers and had
call (352) 447-2731, or you can send a check for this purpose to Jesus Is! Ministries, P.O. Box
also taken two Valium tablets. He said he thought he was turning into his driveway on Linda
1110, Inglis, FL 34449
St., but was confused as to where he was at the time of the accident.
Southern Gospel Sing Jan. 10
Brian J. Farmer, 32, Umatilla, Florida, was arrested by the Inglis Police Department
during a traffic stop, around 11:30 p.m., Dec. 9, on a Marion County warrant for possession
A Southern Gospel Sing, featuring the Gibbs Family from Scottsmoor, Florida, will
of narcotic equipment and operating an unregistered vehicle. He was transported to the Levy
be held at the First United Methodist Church of Dunnellon on Sat., Jan. 10, 2009, at 6:00 p.m.
County Jail.
The church is located at 21501 W. Hwy. 40, in Dunnellon. Everyone is welcome, and there is
no charge; a love offering will be received. The Gibbs Family, Cherokee and Lumbee Native
An Inglis resident reported the theft of a bicycle, valued at $200, to the Inglis Police
Americans, have been traveling and singing for about 12 years. Vernon Gibbs, the group
Department, Dec. 1. The victim stated that he drove the bike to a local bar, parked it on the
manager, plays the guitar, piano and drums, and sings bass. His wife, Susan, sings soprano
west side of the business and checked on it, periodically. He said he last checked on it around
and writes most of the group's songs. Their three children travel and perform with the Gibbs:
7:00 p.m., then went outside at 11:00 p.m. to find it missing.
Natasha, 21, sings alto and occasionally plays the drums; Vernon Jr., 18, sings lead and plays
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the drums, along with the acoustic and electric guitars; and Timothy, 15, sings lead and
BEVERLY HILLS:Beverly Hills Community Church, Fellowship Hall (rear), 82 Civic Cir.
harmony vocals, and plays the piano, drums and bass guitar. For additional information,
CRYSTAL RIVER:Lake Rousseau R.V. Park, 10811 N.Coveview Ter., off Hwy 488 (Dunnellon
please call (352) 489-4026.
Rd.) CITRUS SPRINGS: Texaco Station, Deltona Blvd.
Levy County FHP checkpoints during January
FLORAL CITY United Methodist Church, 8480 E.Marvin St.
HERNANDO Hernando Civic Center, E.Parson Rd. (near post office). Liberty gas station (2
During the month of January, the Florida Highway Patrol will conduct driver's li-
recycling bins), 6695 N. Carl G. Rose Hwy. (S.R. 200)
cense and vehicle inspection checkpoints during daylight hours at numerous locations in
HOMOSASSA Harley-Davidson Dealership, 1785 U.W. 19-Turtle Creek R.V. Resort (laundry).
Levy County. Troopers will focus on vehicles being operated with defects and violations
such as worn or unsafe tires, bad brakes, improper window tinting, cracked or broken wind-
Birth Announcement
shields, unsecured loads and defective lighting.
The FHP will also focus on drivers in violation of driver's license and motor vehicle
Tony and Genie Sturtevant are
registration laws, motor vehicle insurance requirements, and the non-use of seatbelts. Check-
the proud grandparents of twin girls,
point locations in Levy County include: SR-24, SR-45, SR-49, SR-121, SR-500, CR-320, CR-
Anson Jean and Jasper Nevin Sturtevant.
339, CR-341, CR-345, CR-337, CR-335, CR-316, CR-464, CR-323 and CR-326.
The twins were born to Allan Book and
Toni Lee Sturtevant Book on December
Nature Coast Master Gardeners Accepting Applications
9, 2008. Anthony Claude Sturtevant of
Nature Coast Master Gardeners are sponsored by University of Florida’s Institute
Alabama is the paternal great grandfather.
of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Southwest Florida Water Management District
Mother and children are doing well.
(SWFMD), Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) and Levy County Board
of County Commissioners.
Master Gardener is a title awarded individuals who receive fifty (50) hours or more
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of in-depth training from county extension agents AND COMPLETE fifty (50) hours volun-
teer service to the local county extension program.
Classes will be held in the Inglis/Yankeetown area. The thirteen-week class begins
Mexican Restaurant
March 2009. The Inglis/Yankeetown class will meet Tuesdays from 9:00-3:30 pm.
If interested in applying for the Nature Coast Master Gardener 2009 Training Pro-
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
gram, call (352) 486-5131 (toll free 866-542-4496), send a letter to PO Box 219, Bronson, FL.
32621 or email savemygarden@gmail.com. Include your name, mailing address including zip
code, telephone number and which class (Inglis or Trenton) you would like to participate.
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
Open 7 Days
Applications may be picked up at the Levy County Extension office, 625 N Hathaway
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
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Avenue, Bronson, 32621. Deadline to submit application is 4:30 pm, Wednesday, January 14,
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
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