THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 8 - February 20,2013
Citrus County Takes Home
Crimestoppers Awards
February 14, Florida Association
County Sheriff’s Office liaison were proud
of Crime Stoppers (FACS) held it’s con-
to receive the award for Most Productive in
ference at the Plantation Inn Crystal River.
the state for county population of 50,000 to
Crime Stoppers is a national organization
200,000.
founded in Albuquerque NM in 1976 as a
Citrus Sheriff Jeff Dawsy accepted
joint effort between citizens of the com-
an award on behalf of the Florida Sheriff’s
munity, the media, and law enforcement to
Association. Accepting and walking award
combat crime and keep streets safe.
with a bundle of awards was the Panhandle
Today there are 1200 Crime Stop-
Crime Stoppers from Panama City repre-
per programs around the world taking tips
sented by John Newman, board member,
to assist law enforcement in solving crimes,
Debra Peel, Civilian of the Year Award and
which include homicides, sexual assaults,
NormGulkis, President. Their awards in-
drug trafficking, wanted individuals and
cluded Debra Peel Civilian of the Year who
robberies to name a few. Operated as a
appeared before the U S Supreme Court
non-profit organization and managed by
for her efforts, Creative Advertising of the
a volunteer board of directors doing fund
Year, Fund Raiser of the Year, Media of the
raising and oversee rewards which are paid
year and coordinator of the year. Their pub-
for tips of anonymous calls for information
Spaghetti Thank You 2013 - “Delicious!”...”Wonderful meal”...”two thumbs up” were just
lic relations include such creative things as
that help solve crimes.
a few of the comments heard at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club Spaghetti Dinner. Once
a spinning wheel on the nightly news featur-
Financially independent of the
again, members of the community have made our annual event an overwhelming success!!!
ing those wanted and a Texas Hold Em fund
sheriff’s office, Crime Stoppers get their
The ladies of the Woman’s Club spent several days of onion chopping and garlic mincing as
raiser.
money from fees assessed in court and do-
they prepared their now famous homemade spaghetti sauce, resulting in a delicious meal for
On an accumulative basis, since 1976, tips
nations from businesses and individuals.
all. Guests were greeted by June, Dee and Nina as they entered the neighborhood “Bistro” to
to Crime Stoppers have been responsible for
Crime Stoppers statistics show a conviction
authentic Italian music and beautiful decorations thanks to Yolanda and her committee. Club
the arrest of approximately 500,000 indi-
rate of 95%.
President Helen joined by members Susan, Kathleen and Kathy helped scoop, slice, and serve
viduals, and led to the seizure of close to $7
At the awards ceremony for the 3 day
up plates of spaghetti, fresh salad and hot garlic bread while still managing to fill a large
billion in stolen property and illicit drugs. If
event, Ron Dillon, president of Citrus
number of take-out orders for meals and quarts of sauce. Join us at Bingo on Thurs. at 7pm.
you are interested in Crime Stoppers give a
Parkview Lanes Weekly News
Crime Stoppers and Ken Perez, Citrus
call to your local sheriff and get involved.
Citrus Commissioners approve
League and tournament scores for
GOOD TIME BOWLERS: Hand-
the week ending February 17, 2013:
icap: Mike Hughes 223,610; Carl Peter-
exploring Commissioners approved a revenue alternative revenue
alternative motion to explore sources
VALENTINE’S 7-9-8 MIXED
son 222; Ray Johnson 631; Mary Jo Miller
DOUBLES TOURNEY RESULTS: Steph-
239,620; Grace Navarratte 227; Lucille Lal-
In a 4-1 vote,
anie Flory and Matt O’Brien won the
anc 626.
sources such as Municipal Services Benefit Units (MSBU) and Municipal Service Taxing Valentine’s tourney with a total of 1681
HOLDER HOTSHOTS: Handi-
Units (MSTU) during the regular board meeting of the Board of County Commissioners pins. Finishing only 10 pins behind were
cap: Andre Boetius 278,759; Chuck Hind-
Tuesday. Commissioners are trying to find other ways to bring revenue into the County, Myla Wexler and John Saltmarsh, fol-
baugh 268; Bill Sullivan 760; Vickie Brown
without relying on one taxpayer such as Progress Energy/Duke.
lowed by Jeanette McWilliams and Andy
265,758; Diane Mauck 264; Judy Hind-
Back in November, Commissioners heard a presentation given by a representa- Gray(1558), Merry and John Walker
baugh 724.
tive from Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson about these different revenue options. During (1554), Bridget and Wes Foley (1553), and
SANDY OAKS:
Handicap:
Tuesday’s meeting, the representative explained what the firm could provide explaining the teams of Lisa White and John Charette
Jim McQuillan 263,704; Larry Benefiel
an MSBU for Road Resurfacing, MSBU for Fire Protection and an MSTU for road patrol and Joan Cothern and David Rogers, who
254,684; Pam Stanley 243,635; Darlene
services. The Board approved a scope of services agreement with the firm for the develop- tied with 1509 pins. Stephanie Flory had
Vander Eyk 227,625.
ment and implementation of these three revenue options. Commissioner Adams opposed the high women’s series with 875, includ-
PARKVIEW OWLS:
Handi-
the motion.
ing two 300 games, and John Saltmarshthe
cap: Wes Foley 291; Ken Brown 283,713;
In other business, Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a contract for high men’s series with 816. Matt O’Brien
Stoney Sinckler 737; Maggie Savarese
professional services with Tetra Tech Inc. in the amount of $53,710 in an effort to obtain won the Krazy Eights in a sudden death
274,711; Michelle Shirley 264; June Wil-
funding under the RESTORE Act.
rolloff with six competitors. The next
liams 702.
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Commissioners also unanimously approved a change of land use designation to monthly NoTap will be Sunday, March 24.
BOWLERS OF THE WEEK: Helen
Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties
allow the development of a radio broadcasting facility in Crystal Glen, which is located
MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL:
Herr, 108 pins over their averages, and John
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
along Hwy 44 in Lecanto.
Handicap: Merrill Barlow 280,772; Den-
Marcucci, 132 pins over his average.
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In a 4-1 vote, Commissioners approved creating the position of Executive Direc- nis Flanagan 280; Robert Smith 275,768;
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tor of Tourism effective, February 13, 2013. The position will be paid from tourist taxes Bryan Craig 275; Myla Wexler 281,724;
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collected with no impact on ad valorem taxes. Commissioner Adams opposed the motion. Lisa Morgan 260,732.
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Commissioners unanimously voted to approve $150,000 to Aquatic Services for additional
PRESERVE
PINBUSTERS:
funds so mechanical harvesting may continue with the County-maintained aquatic trails.
Handicap: John Turner 257; Bob Swarm
255,676; Bob Paolillo 681; Sharon Mason
243,647; Delight Temple 238; Dianna Kirk
637.
SUNCOAST SENIORS: Handi-
cap: John Marcucci 282,732; Bob Beck-
er 249; Don Gonczi 681; Barb Steffen
228,636; Joyce Cusimano 227,628.
LATE STARTERS:
Handi-
cap: Rich Soletto 252; Victor Maldonado
243,643; Gordon Fay 646; Helen Herr
256,708; Bunny Jackson 244,654.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEN:
Handicap: Chuck Hindbaugh 312; Bryan
Lucy Smallwood was crowned Queen, and
Craig 298,796; Larry Fritz 789.
Andy Gray the King, receiving coronation
WONEN’S TRIO:
Handicap:
wine as a prelude to leading the bowlers on
Betty Weber 273; Helen Herr 258,651;
the lanes for some dancing to the melodies
M<Monika Seeger 668; Terri Moorbeck
of Grant’s Tunes.
651.