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Tracking the Past at Bronson Speedway Cedar Key Hunting Accident News from Archer See Levy Life 1B See page 2A See page 3A Lady Eagles News Need a new tire? How about 4,000 of them Obama vs Founding Fathers On the 2nd Amendment See page 8B See page 3A See Page 4A Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 Vol. 89, No. 29 thursday, JaNuary 24 , 2013 50 ceNts Remains of Is Bingo with Lunch Too Spicy Hernando for Williston Seniors? By Kathy hilliard County Woman Editor Found in Levy For five days a week, St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Williston opened its doors for the County Suwannee River Economic Council’s program to feed hot nutritious meals to senior citizens. That is the mission of the SREC, meals and nutrition counseling, and they service seniors in need at On January 18 the Levy County Sheriff’s Office program sites in nine counties. responded to a wooded area east of Otter Creek off The senior citizen group in Williston that of SR 24 just 10 miles from the spot where UF frequented St. Barnabas’ also embellished their visits student Christian Aguilar’s body was with crafts, cards and Bingo activities on their own. found last year. A hunter located what Last week, this group of gambling entrepeneurs appeared to be the remains of a received notice from the SREC that the council Angela Neal with her senior children at the current SREC program decomposing was no longer able to afford the utility payment for site in Williston. human body. the use of the building for five days a week when, Detectives according to Janis Owen, Director of Client Services of SREC, the room was really only being used two days per week. The verified Williston Baptist Church will be taking over providing a two-day a week program and will not be charging any utility fees, that said Owen. the continued on page 2A remains Williston City Council Vice President were human. Levy County Detectives Norm Fugate Resigns have been working diligently with By Kathy hilliard As I indicated at a surrounding agencies in their effort to Editor Council meeting last identify the remains and late Sunday an month, I have decided to autopsy was completed by the 8th Circuit Medical At the January 8 council meeting for the city of Williston, resign from the Williston Examiners Office in Gainesville. The work of the Council President Jason Cason told the rest of the council City Council. As you Medical Examiner provided enough information for members and attendees that he had a resignation letter from are aware, soon after Detectives to compare to a missing person report Vice President Norm Fugate. my election to the City filed in Hernando County on January 1, 2013. The Fugate has served on the council since elected in March of Council back in 2011, an remains were identified as a Deanna Lee Stires, an 2011 and as Vice President. Previously Fugate served as the opportunity presented itself 18-year-old white female born September 20, 1994, city attorney for Williston for 15 years but resigned January when the City of Cedar from Brooksville. The Hernando County Clerk’s 4, 2011 following a heated flurry of Williston politics which Key advertised for a City Office criminal website shows a record of restraining included council members and the then city manager Marcus Attorney. order activity from April to December 2011 when the Collins. Fugate moved on in the next election of March 2011 Unfortunately, I have been unable to attend all of the City injunction was granted. to the council seat. Council meetings. I have, however, done my best to attend Detectives of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office At a previous meeting Fugate announced that he was going and give input at workshops and meetings regarding several and the Levy County Sheriff’s Office are working to resign after discovering that an opening for the city attorney important City issues, such as the refund of utility charges, together to determine the cause of death. for Cedar Key became available. Fugate now fills the Cedar wholesale power contract, City Manager selection, budget Anyone with information is asked to call Lt. Key attorney position, as well as the city attorney slots for deliberations and union negotiations, most of which have now Scott Tummond at 352/486-5111 or you can remain Chiefland and Inglis. Fugate’s ability to be at all the meetings come to conclusion. anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349- became an issue with the decision being made to resign from As I look at my upcoming meeting schedules, I see that 8477. Photo Credit: http://levycountysheriffsblog.blogspot. the Williston City Council. I would only be able to attend one City Council meeting com/ Below is the entire letter of resignation: between now and the end of my term in April. I have therefore decided that now is the time to resign. We are within six January 8, 2013 months of the next election, so this will allow the Council to select a replacement to serve, without having to hold a special Fellow Councilmen and Mayor: election. continued on page 2A From the Washington Office of Congressman Ted S. Yoho Statement on the Gun Press Constitutional rights.” programs that have nothing to do with helping Conference the victims of this terrible tragedy.” Washington, D.C., - Congressman Ted S. Statement on the Disaster Relief “It is unfortunate that so many well- Yoho issued the following statement following Appropriations Act intentioned but ill directed items were placed President Obama’s press conference on Washington, D.C., - Congressman Ted S. in the bill. I believe that most people would Wednesday: Yoho issued the following statement following agree with me that the immediate need is “Following the President’s remarks today, Tuesday night’s vote on HR 152 aka The getting aid to people on the ground – not I am convinced more than ever that we must Disaster Relief Appropriations Act: funding for future projects. Projects such as the protect our 2nd Amendment rights. While I “I strongly believe that we should provide $150 million for Regional Ocean Partnership agree with President Obama’s message that we support for all Hurricane Sandy victims. This grants, $111 million in funding for a weather must curb gun violence and protect our citizens, is an incredibly important issue that demands satellite data mitigation reserve fund and $11 disregarding our Constitutional rights is the immediate attention. We can’t afford to wait million for the FBI and DEA have no place in wrong way to go. Prior to signing 23 executive to get the appropriate aid to Sandy victims disaster relief. As elected Representatives, we orders and pushing for unconstitutional any longer. It is our responsibility as elected must take responsible action. We must redirect legislation in Congress, I would encourage the Representatives to act in the best interest and discretionary money to offset the cost of the aid President to enforce the laws already on the welfare of our Nation’s citizens which is why I needed. A federal government of this size can books.” am in support of responsible disaster aid for the and should sacrifice for the sake of its citizens.” “As a proud gun owner, I believe that our victims of Hurricane Sandy. I am not however, Congressman Yoho represents North Central right to bear arms is a birthright and I will in favor of bankrolling special interest federal Florida’s 3rd Congressional District. oppose any effort to infringe on our guaranteed Refuge Night Closure These informative signs will soon be seen on the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Our local Refuge is one of the last of the 561 National Wildlife Refuges to close its gates after dark. This night-time closure provides the wildlife with a recuperative time from steady vehicular traffic and human visitation. The result will be a higher quality wildlife viewing experience to Refuge visitors. Night closures also simplify our law enforcement and emergency response efforts and costs. Special use permits can also be applied for by the public for activities that require access to the refuge during closed hours. Open hours will be longer during hunting seasons. In Dixie County, the Dixie Mainline and the Willey Locker Mainline, will remain open for through traffic. Shired Island will be open for boat traffic while refuge lands will be closed. Questions can be directed to refuge staff at telephone 352/493-0238. —submitted by Pam Darty, FWC www.levyjournalonline.com 2a The Levy County Journal Your Locally-Owned County Paper of Record since 1923 January 24, 2013 Levy County Sheriff’s Office Levy County’s Most Wanted Arrest Report Jail Media report for 01/14/2013 to 01/21/2013 ANDERSON, TAMMY LEE, 30, OF BOWLING GREEN, FL: FAILURE TO APPEAR. BALDENEGRO, JOSHUA, 23, OF CHIEFLAND, Adams, Naomi F Anderson, Joseph A Hennessey, John H Stevenson, Rex B Wesley, Eddie FL: FAILURE TO APPEAR X 2. Chiefland Newberry Newberry Fanning Springs Gainesville BRASWELL, ALISHA MARIE, 28, OF VOP POSSESS DUI & SERIOUS BATTERY 3RD OR VOP DWLSR VOP GRAND CHIEFLAND, FL: PROB VIOLATION X 3. PARAPHERNALIA BODILY INJURY SUB OFFENSE 5,000 BOND THEFT, UTTER BROWN, BRIAN ANTHONY, 40, OF ARCHER, 15,000 BOND 25,000 BOND 25,000 BOND FORGED FL: BATTERY TOUCH OR STRIKE; OBSTRUCT INSTRUMENT WO VIOLENCE. NO BOND BUCHER, JASON LEE, 25, OF MORRISTON, FL: LEWD LASCV BEHAVIOR CONDUCT BY KELLY, COLIN DANNY, 59, OF CHIEFLAND, FL: THAN 5K DOLS; FRAUD-OBTAIN PROPERTY PERSON 18YOA OR OLDER.

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