Gov. Scott Visits Levy for Lincoln-Reagan Dinner During Campaign for US Senate
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CHIEFLAND Thursday, June 28, 2018 Proudly servingITIZEN Chiefland and Levy County for 69 years C 2 sections, 22 pages Volume 69, Number 19 www.chieflandcitizen.com Chiefland, FL 32644 $.75 Gov. Scott visits Levy for Lincoln-Reagan Dinner during campaign for US Senate SEAN ARNOLD level, and it’s hard to get things done.” Editor Scott discussed parts of his own biography, including growing up in poverty in a single-parent The highest-profile guest speaker in the history household. The Governor’s proposals included of the Levy County Republican Executive Com- term limits for members of congress, a line-item mittee’s annual Lincoln-Reagan Memorial Dinner veto for the President, and a requirement of a guaranteed its largest ever turnout. two-thirds majority to raise taxes – a proposal that Gov. Rick Scott joined Republican Party officials, Florida voters will see on the ballot this fall among supporters, office holders and candidates repre- the constitutional amendment proposals. senting Levy County and the area June 23 at Bron- Scott said the growth in population in the state son Middle High School as the headline speaker and elsewhere should allow for a more dispersed for the banquet. tax base, allowing government to collect as much Scott, who is leaving the Governorship due to or more revenue without raising taxes. He said the term limits, is the overwhelming favorite to be the line-item veto he possessed as governor helped Republican opponent to incumbent Bill Nelson in make the state’s budget more efficient, a result the U.S. Senate race this fall. he’d like to see at the federal level. At the dinner, the two-term Florida governor “There’s no reason all the things we all believe touted his record on the economy, education and in can’t be done,” he told his fellow Republicans the state budget, and outlined a few proposals before leaving the stage. from his senatorial campaign. Scott lamented Scott was introduced by Levy County Sheriff the lack of cooperation in congress, arguing the Bobby McCallum, who applauded the Governor’s federal government would be more effective if support for sheriffs as well as his availability and it emulated the more collaborative tendencies of counsel in the wake of the recent deaths of the state and local government. Gilchrist County deputies and the 2016 death of “How do we improve the way D.C. works?” Scott Chiefland Mayor Teal Pomeroy. asked rhetorically. “It’s way too partisan up there. Rep. Neal Dunn, who is running to retain his seat You should expect your government to work in District 2 of the U.S. House, spoke after Scott at /Citizen SEAN ARNOLD together. the dinner. Gov. Rick Scott speaks at Bronson Middle High School June “I’m running for senate because, I believe, even “We need 23 at the Levy County Republican Executive Committee’s though we’ve had a lot of success here, there are some people annual Lincoln-Reagan Memorial Dinner. See SCOTT Page 4A a lot of things we ought to be doing at the federal that know how Cedar Key, Bronson host fireworks Cedar Key is holding its annual Independ- ent Day celebration, Valley gem culminating with the “best small city fire- works display” over the water. The day of festivities takes place Wednes- day, July 4, kicking off with the Fourth of July Parade of Golf Carts at noon. Spectators can watch the fireworks from Dock Street or City Park – or pretty much anywhere on the island – starting at 9:15 p.m. To help support the fireworks fund, visit http://cedarkey.org/ cedar-key-july-4th-fire- works-fund. Bronson is also hosting a fireworks show on July 4 in the Park at 20 Picnic Street. See FOUR Page 4A CHIEFLAND CITIZEN P.O. Box 980 Chiefland, Fl 32644 Phone: 352-493-4796 SEAN ARNOLD/Citizen The City of Chiefland recently upgraded its deteriorating welcome signs at four entry points, including the north and south boundaries on Highway 19 as well as on Highways 27 and 129. The location pictured above is south of Chiefland along US Highway 19. County candidates set for Aug. elections election ballot unless and challenger Terance 1 member Cameron Primaries to decide single-party a candidate receives Reed, both of Chiefland. Asbell and School Board a majority of the total Meeks, as of June 25, District 3 member Brad vote, in which case she had raised $4,950 in Etheridge, as well as the races, possibly School Board is declared the winner. campaign contributions, five members of the Soil Vying for the open while Reed had gar- and Water Conservation SEAN ARNOLD Commission seats School Board seat – nered $2,850. Board – Thomas Harper, Editor both feature a pair of District 5, also known The County’s District David Benton, Wilbur Republicans squaring as the Yankeetown seat 4 (Cedar Key) election Dean, Joshua Berry and A pair of Levy Coun- off, so the races will be – are Gary Bennett, of features incumbent Lilly Jacob Sache. ty Commission races decided in the primary, Morriston, and Ashley Rooks, of Cedar Key, In state partisan and a School Board which will be open to Breeden Clemenzi, of and challenger Ryan races and federal races, race highlight the voters of all affilia- Williston. The seat is Bell, of Chiefland. Rooks voters must belong county election season, tions. currently held by Rick had received $5,200 in to a party to vote in which could be com- School Board races Turner, who is not contributions by June its primary election. pletely determined by are nonpartisan and running for reelection. 26, and Bell received Florida will see a couple the end of the primary appear on the primary School Board members $700. of high-profile races on Aug. 30. ballot. If there are at serve four-year terms. Unopposed coun- in the fall, including The qualifying dead- least two candidates, County Commission ty-wide qualifying can- for U.S. Senate, where line for county-wide the top two vote-get- District 2 (Chiefland) didates include: County unopposed incumbent offices was June 22. ters in the primary will will see a race between Judge Tim Browning, The two County appear on the general incumbent Rock Meeks School Board District See POLLS Page 4A 2A Chiefland Citizen Thursday, June 28, 2018 Levy County Sheriff's Reports The Levy County Sheriff’s Most Wanted Office reports the follow- ing arrests: Often Used Abbreviations • June 20, Donyahl DL - Driver’s License Michelle Adams, 42, DWLSR - Driving While License Trenton, possession of Suspended or Revoked drugs w/o a prescription, DUI - Driving Under the Influence possession and/or use of FTA - Failure to Appear drug equipment, VOP. ROR - Released on Own Recognizance Bond $31,000. RWV - Resisting With Violence • June 22, Mark Stuart RW/OV - Resisting Without Violence Ashton Beecher, 29 Christopher Hathcox, Allen, 26, Trenton, flee- VOP - Violation of Probation ing/eluding LEO, posses- Bronson 32 VOP Cedar Key sion of marijuana not Connelly, 58, Williston, Johnson Jr., 32, Old Town, • June 20, Paul Edward VOP more than 20 grams. Bond DWLS. DWLS. Roth Jr. 49, Kent, Ohio, $5,500. • June 21, James Joel • June 24, Albert William sex offender violation/fail- • June 23, James Blair Daniels, 33, Williston, two Mahoney, 54, Coeur ure to report email Bailey Jr., 37, Inglis, two counts VOP. d’Alene, Idaho, possession address. counts FTA. Bond $3,000. • June 21, Chelsea Renee of a harmful new legend • June 21, Johnny Calvin • June 18, Dakota Perry Davis, 23, Goldsboro, drug w/o a prescription, Sheppard, 50, DWLSR. Ballard, 20, Archer, out of N.C., battery. ROR. out of county warrant. Bond $1,000. county warrant. • June 19, Tyler Scott Day, Bond $2,513. • June 19, Dylan Cole • June 24, Jennifer Lee 28, Bronson, battery. Bond • June 20, Todd Ronald Sullivan, 27, Hammond, Beal, 40, Cookeville, $25,000. McMillan, 53, Trenton, La., possession of a con- Tenn., battery. ROR. • June 23, Richard possession of metham- trolled substance w/o a • June 22, Robert Eugene Howard Schultz, 44 Jesse Smith, 52 Cranston Dayner, 63, phetamine with intent to prescription, fraud/giving Beck III, 28, Williston, out Trenton East Point Williston, contempt of sell, possession of mari- false ID to LEO. Bond of county warrant. VOP VOP court/violation of an order juana not more than 20 $21,000. • June 24, Shaun Phillip of domestic violence pro- grams, keeping a shop or • June 19, Jesse Lynn Bond, 52, Inglis, trespass- Anyone with information about these tection. Bond $5,000. vehicle for drugs, posses- Sullivan, 26, Bronson, ing. individuals is asked to call the Sher- • June 18, Jason sion and/or use of drug possession and/or use of • June 19, William Robert Christopher Dickson, 24, equipment. Bond $91,000. drug equipment, fraud/ iff’s Office at 486-5111. To remain Boone, 47, Macclenny, Sopchoppy, DWLSR. • June 19, Mashala giving false ID to LEO. anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at out of county warrant. • June 19, Carise Shantae Morgan, 47, Titusville, Bond $2,000. • June 22, Jonathan Wayne 1-877-349-8477. Duncan, 27, Orlando, non-support of children or • June 22, Justin Yandle Brotherton, 34, Trenton, FTA. Bond $5,000. spouse. Bond $140. Webb, 34, Inverness, two counts giving false • June 24, James Steven • June 23, Rafael DWLSR, grand theft, pos- information to pawn Jess, 25, Trenton, battery, Palascious, 23, Trenton, session of a controlled items, obstruction W/OV. aggravated battery. no DL. ROR. substance w/o a prescrip- Bond $55,000. Pet of the Week • June 23, Christopher • June 21, Justin Willard tion, two counts posses- • June 18, Kadaryl Leon Jed is our Pick for Pet Randall Holley, 19, Parrish, 35, High Springs, sion and/or use of drug Cannady, 19, Williston, of the Week.