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The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Pedestrian Struck & Killed On U.S.19
An unidentified pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Homosassa early Monday
morning, 12:29 a.m., Sept. 13, at the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 19 and Grover Cleveland
Blvd. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, it was believed at the time of the Media Re-
lease that the pedestrian came from the Bella Oasis Hotel parking lot, chasing after a black
dog.
The vehicle that struck the pedestrian was a 2010 4-door Ford Citrus County
Sheriff’s Office marked patrol unit driven by 41 year-old Citrus County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Sgt. Richard “Ricky” Grant, who was traveling north in the left lane of U.S. Hwy.
19. The report stated that Sgt. Grant slowed for the dog, but did not see the pedestrian, who
ran into the vehicle’s path and was struck. The pedestrian went onto the hood, struck the
windshield, then went onto the roof, and off the right side of the vehicle, falling onto the
roadway, against the curb. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at 7:16 a.m. by Emer-
gency Room staff members at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa.
The name of the victim had not yet been released at the time of the Media Release
due to notification of next of kin. The crash remains under investigation, and charges are
pending, but the release did not give any additional information. According to CCSO Public
Informtion Officer Gail Tierney, it is customary in officer-related crashes to turn the inves-
tigation over to the Florida Highway Patrol.
NOTICE TO
TOWN OF INGLIS HOMEOWNERS
The Town of Inglis is seeking applicants to participate in a Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program to assist homeowners with repairs. This
program is designed to perform general code related repairs and improvements for very low
and low and moderate-income homeowners. Items eligible for repair include roofs, heating
This construction going on in Crystal Manor south of Inglis is Florida Gas Transmission natural
systems, plumbing, electrical and other code related housing systems. Currently, the Town
gas pipeline contracted crew clearing the path for the 2nd gas line to go through our area.
has funds available to assist a limited number of homeowners. Applicants must meet the
Photo by Sally Price
following eligibility requirements for this program:
New Gas Pipeline Coming Through
IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY
IF YOU OWN YOUR HOME
The construction going on all over the area is the Florida Gas Transmission Com-
IF THIS IS YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE
pany LLC which operates a 5000 mile pipeline system. The company is expanding their
IF YOUR TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS BELOW THE GUIDELINES LISTED
natural gas pipeline to meet the growing energy needs of the Gulf Coast and Florida to
BELOW:
ensure an adequate, reliable and secure energy supply. The Phase VIII Expansion Project
expanding toward Miami will consist of approximately 483.2 miles of multi diameter pipe-
Household size 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 person
line in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida built parallel to existing pipelines already in place.
According to the website Natural gas is the primary fuel for new electric generation plants
Annual
$26,450
$30,200
$34,000
$37,750
$40,800
$43,800
$46,850
$49,850
and most of the natural gas consumed along the Gulf Coast and Florida is used for electric
Household
Income
generation. The project will add 213,600 horsepower of additional mainline compression
with one new compressor station in Highlands County. FGT estimates the total cost of the
If you would like to be considered for possible assistance, you should attend a
project will be $2.455 million. The project is expected to be completed in the spring of
homeowners’ meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the of
2011.
Inglis Town Hall located at Highway 40 West,to discuss program requirements and receive
The Florida customerbase includes electric utilities, independent power producers,
application materials. If you cannot attend this meeting, you can also pick up an applica-
industrials and local distribution companies. Their local office complex for this section of
tion package after September 22nd from Sally McCranie, Town Clerk, Inglis Town Hall, or
Florida is on Kings Rd north of Inglis and is quite expansive. Hundreds of workers will be
call, toll-free (877) 309-1951, Ext. 14 or 15, and request an application package be mailed
working through the area which will give our economy a real boost.One of the workers said
to you. All interestedhomeowners should submit completed application materials to Scott
"It is a union job so most of the workers are from elsewhere but they spend their money
Modesitt, Summit Professional Services, Inc., Allwood Avenue, Valrico, FL 33596 or return
while working here. "
the completed application to Town Hall. All applications will be accepted on a first come,
first serve basis and are subject to review, ranking and approval by the Town Commission.
Listen to Inglis Town Commission
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES
Meetings - Now available on: http://
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Captains Cove Outfitters
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
39 W. Highway 40
Inglis, FL
•
Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch
(352) 447-5610 Store • 283-0492 Gail • 283-0493 James
Daily Lunch Specials $5.99
Marine Safety Supplies
6-15 lb. Test
Specials Include DRINK & FRIES
Flares • PFD’s, etc.
Trilene Big Game Mono
Quality Tackle • Scallop Supplies
HOURS:
Kayaking Sales & Rentals
Lessons by ACA-Certified Kayak Instructor Line Spooled - 1 cent per yd.
Monday-Fri.5 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday 5 am - 2 pm
Dine-In
Rods & Reels are New & Boxed w/Manufacturer’s Warranty
or Call-Ahead
MORE THAN A BAIT STORE
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
447-4047
(at C.R. 40)
Shell Gas
352-
EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE A GREAT BAIT SELECTION!
Inglis, Florida