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Thanksgiving Day Th e Nov. 15 Citrus County Port Authority Board Check out the Bronson meeting has been rescheduled for Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. in the Deadlines Board Chambers at the Inverness Courthouse located at Boys-Girls JV & V Basketball 110 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, Room 100. We will be closed on Thursday, Thanksgiving Schedule in our Levy Life Day, and the Friday after to celebrate our Found Photo blessings. Classifi ed and display ad deadlines Section See page will be moved up to the Monday after 6B See page Levy Life Section Thanksgiving for your convenience. Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 VOL. 88, NO. 20 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 50 CENTS Local Law Offi cer Ten Commandments Arrested for Armed Sexual Battery Monument to be Shared By Kathy Hilliard Throughout Florida Staff Writer Th e Levy County Sheriff ’s Offi ce arrested one of its own Friday night, Nov. 12. Th e LCSO received a complaint of a sexual assault occurring on Th urs. Nov 11 in Morriston by Lt. Zachary Knight, 38, on a woman he had once dated. Knight, who lives in Williston, was at a friend’s house in Chiefl and when he was arrested. Knight has been involved in the martial arts fi eld and cage fi ghting competing at MMA events from 2006 to 2009 with a record of 3 wins, 4 losses, and no draws. According to Maj. Evan Sullivan it was reported to them that Knight was despondent and suicidal which was evidenced by a hose attached to the tailpipe of a vehicle when offi cers arrived at the home in Chiefl and where the arrest took place. When offi cers approached Knight to make the arrest he did not want to be handcuff ed so the arresting offi cers used a Taser to subdue him in order to avoid the need for extreme force due to Knight’s athletic condition and prowess from years of martial arts training. Th e Florida Department of Law Enforcement was immediately contacted after the complaint was fi led as the outside investigator of an employee of the LCSO. Upon receiving an arrest warrant from the Photo by René Moore FDLE, Knight was arrested for armed sexual battery, false imprisonment and aggravated assault and tampering with a victim. His bond is set at By Kathy Hilliard “My desire is for as many people as possible to $2,050,000 and he was suspended without pay. Staff Writer have the opportunity to view the monument and its Knight was not bonded out and was transported to Bradford County signifi cance in American history and for that reason, Jail for his safety after fi rst appearance in Levy County, according to Maj. Th e 10 Commandments monument that proudly I would like to remove the monument for placement Sullivan. sits on the property in front of the Chiefl and City at other locations throughout our great state on a Hall will be making a move to other sites in the state rotating basis. of Florida after a unanimous vote of approval by the “With your approval, I will arrange to have the Hunting Tragedy in Chiefl and City Commissioners in response to a letter monument picked up (at no expense to the City) and from the monument owner Joe H. Anderson Jr. of will handle all the necessary arrangements.” Dixie County Old Town. Th e monument at the Dixie County courthouse Anderson requested by letter that the Commission in Cross City drew the attention of and a lawsuit By Kathy Hilliard allow him to move the monument to other sites from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Staff Writer and share it with other Florida communities. Th e Similar monuments in Chiefl and and Bronson could Commissioners granted the request. also draw the same fate with the ensuing expenses Bryan Austen Osteen, 12 years old, was pronounced dead at the In Anderson’s letter to Mayor Teal Pomeroy he of litigation. Th e rotating visitation schedule of scene, according to the Dixie County Sheriff ’s offi ce, where he and his states: the beautiful granite monument may prove to be a grandfather were hunting on private land in Dixie County on Nov. 8, “As y ou know, the Ten Commandments 2011. token of saving grace on the part of Anderson as it Th ey were out hunting deer after Bryan got out of school about three monument has been placed on the grounds of the is displayed in other temporary sites for all to enjoy miles south of Cross City at about 5: 15 p.m. when the grandfather heard Chiefl and City Hall since November, 2008. It has but some of us watching it go felt anger and disgrace a shot and went to investigate. Bryan had use of an 11-foot ladder stand been viewed by many and is certainly as asset in that our symbol of a way of life in this area could be and was shooting with an H&R single-shot 20-gauge shotgun. Th e detailing some of the more important documents just picked up and moved because of the intolerance grandfather did not see what happened but Bryan was found below and found in American history. I want to personally of a few. near the tree stand, shot in the upper continued on page 2 thank each of you for allowing it to be placed there. Christmas Made in the USA! As the holidays approach, the giant Asian joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big factories are kicking into high gear to provide national chains -- this is about supporting Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply your hometown produced goods -- merchandise that has been Americans with their fi nancial lives on the produced at the expense of American labor. line to keep their doors open. Th is year could be diff erent. Th is year How many people couldn't use an oil Americans can give the gift of genuine concern change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done for other Americans. Th ere is no longer an at a shop run by the American working guy? excuse that at gift-giving time nothing can be Th inking about a heartfelt gift for mom? found that is produced by American hands. Mom would love the services of a local Yes there is! cleaning lady for a day. It's time to think outside the box. Who says Maybe your computer could use a tune-up. a gift needs to fi t in a shirt box, wrapped in Surely there is computer geek around that Chinese-produced wrapping paper? might be struggling to keep the computer Everyone gets their hair cut. How about gift business alive in this economy. certifi cates from your local American hair salon Looking for something more personal? or barber? Local crafts people spin their own wool and Gym membership? It's appropriate for all knit them into scarves. Th ey make jewelry and ages who are thinking about some health pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Check mprovement. out the Community Calendars for events Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car in the area with crafts being sold by true detailed? Small, American-owned detail shops craftsmen. and car washes would love to sell you a gift Plan your holiday outings at local, owner- Christmas should not be about draining certifi cate or a book of gift certifi cates. operated restaurants and leave your server a nice American pockets so that China can build Are you one of those extravagant givers who tip. And, how about going out to see a play at another glittering city. can plunk down the Benjamins on a Chinese- your hometown theatre. Christmas is about sharing the love of the made fl at screen? Perhaps that grateful gift Musicians need love too, so fi nd a venue Savior born this day by caring and encouraging receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn showcasing local bands. family, neighbors and American small businesses mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all Honestly, do we really need to buy another ten to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. winter, or games at the local golf course. thousand Chinese lights for the house? When And, when we care about other Americans, we Th ere are a bazillion owner-run restaurants you buy a fi ve dollar string of lights, about fi fty care about our communities, and the benefi ts -- all off ering gift certifi cates. And, if your cents stays in the community. If you have those come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about kinds of bucks to burn, think about leaving the Th is is an American Christmas tradition. a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice big tip. www.levyjournalonline.com 2A The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned Paper of Record since 1923 November 17, 2011 Levy County Levy County’s Most Wanted Sheriff ’s Offi ce Arrest Report Barron, Christopher Allen, 28, of Chiefl and: Possession of cocaine/schedule II with intent to sell/mfg/deliv; possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell/mfg/deliv; Sched II cocaine distribution /delivery within 1000 feet of a place of Godwin, Alishia K Haynes, Keneisha Haynes, Shantel L Mehr, Cody A Rawe, Jonathan S Wytiaz, Linda E worship or bus x 2. Live Oak V Williston Ocala Newberry Cedar Key VOP DWLSR Williston FTA LARCENY VOP POSSESS FTA DWLSR VOP Baxman, Chastity Nicole, 30, of Otter Creek: Out-of-county $10,000 BOND FTA DWLSR 300-L/5000 MARIJUANA $2,000 BOND DISORDERLY warrant.