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www.sheriffcitrus.org and click on ìCrime Prevention.î Or talk with a certified CCSO
you prepare properly. If a hurricane is imminent, it is important that you, and your neigh-
crime prevention practitioner by calling (352) 527-3701, or e-mailing crimeprevention@
bors, remove or secure items like garbage cans or lawn decorations that can fly through
sheriffcitrus.org.
your window during a storm. It is also wise to remove limbs or trees that could fall on your
If ever you see suspicious people, vehicles or activity in your neighborhood or a
house or on a power line in your yard during a storm. During Hurricane Donna, in the 60’s,
public parking lot, call 911 immediately. A tag number, physical description and/or direc-
I was overseas doing my hitch in the US Army. My Mother wrote to tell me that Donna
tion of travel could be the key to solving these or other cases by stopping the burglar. If
passed through Inverness and the only damage she was aware of in the entire community
you have information of these vehicle breakins, contact Crime Stoppers of Citrus County,
was to my old Ford that was parked in the back yard. Our neighbors trash can was caught
Inc., by texting CITRUS, plus your tip, to 274637 (CRIMES), click on www.crimestopper-
in a gust and flew into the windshield shattering it. Mom said the neighbor felt bad about it
scitrus.com, or call 1-888-ANY-TIPS toll-free. Tipsters may be eligible to receive a cash
and replaced it for me.
reward of up to $1,000.
The loss of electricity is also probable during and after a bad storm so flashlights,
fresh batteries and candles should be on hand during this season. If you are fortunate enough
Important Toll Free Number
to have a generator, make sure it is in good working order and fuel is on hand to operate it.
Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389
A four day supply of bottled water is recommended by most emergency manage-
Levy Cty Sheriff 800-538-9767
ment organizations. Keeping canned food like beef stew, spam, vegetables, fruits and foods
FHP Brooksville 800-500-1240
that can be eaten without preparation or refrigeration is also necessary.
Levy Crime Stoppers 1-877-349-8477
A weather radio and or a battery operated transistor radio is an important piece of equip-
ment to have in good working order and don’t panic if your cell phone doesn’t work in the
aftermath of a storm. It is good to have a land line phone during those times.
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Above all, if you have doubts about the safety of your dwelling, go to your nearest
evacuation shelter. There is no reason to take chances or put undo stress on yourself. The
torcycle and driver became entrapped underneath the rear axle of the truck, while the truck
phone number for Levy County Emergency Management Services is 352-486-5213. They
continued to travel forward. The truck came to rest facing southwest on N.E. 170 Ave.
can provide you with information you should have regarding shelters and evacuation routes
The motorcycle came to rest on its left side, facing south, still underneath the truck’s rear
for you particular location. This information is also available on The Newscaster website at:
axle. Captain Clayton Drew with Levy County Emergency Medical Services pronounced
www.thenewscaster.com, go to the hurricane page.
Shoemaker deceased at 9:49 a.m. According to the report, unspecified charges are pending.
Lake Rousseau Herbicide Schedule
Shoemaker was not wearing a helmet, according to the report, but Burch, the driver of the
truck, and his passsenger, Janice L. Baker, 49, also of Citra, were. Mr. Burch received no
During the Period of September 12 - 30, 2011, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Con-
injuries in the crash, but Ms. Burch received minor injuries and was transported to Nature
servation Commission will be conducting aquatic weed control operations in Lake Rous-
Coast Hospital. The report stated that blood alcohol tests are pending on both drivers.
seau using EPA approved herbicides. Water hyacinth, water lettuce and boat trails will be
maintained using the herbicides, Reward or Glyphosate.
Beverly Hills woman dies after crashing vehicle into home
People using these areas of Lake Rousseau for domestic purposes or for irriga-
A Beverly Hill woman, 61 year-old Nancy M. Rogers, died on Friday, Sept. 2,
tion are cautioned that treated water should not be used for a period of five days in Reward
after the vehicle she was driving, a 1995 GMC Safari, veered off the roadway and traveled
treated areas. No Livestock/ Domestic Animal watering for 1 day in Reward treated areas.
across the front lawn of a residence located at 12 Meadowdale St. in Beverly Hills. The right
Water shall not be used for drinking (does not apply to tap or well water) for 1 day in Reward
outside mirror of the Safari sideswiped a lamp post in the front yard, before the left corner
treated areas.
of the vehicle collided into the front right corner of the home.
There are no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas. Scheduled treatments may
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be delayed due to adverse environmental conditions. The management and treatment of
nuisance exotic vegetation is necessary to maintain recreational activities and protect native
plant habitat in Florida waters. For more information call (352) 726-8622.
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