Digest

Woman Accused oflewd acts involving boy

By Times Staff Writer
Published September 18, 2007

NEW PORT RICHEY

A 38-year-old who allegedly forced an autistic 7-year-old boy to perform sex acts on her was charged Sunday with lewd and lascivious acts in the presence of a child and promoting sexual performance of a child, according to a report from the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. On Sept. 2, authorities responded to a domestic violence call at Ronda Lipko's home. Lipko admitted she hit her boyfriend during a fight and was charged with domestic battery. Lipko's boyfriend told authorities he walked in on the boy performing oral sex on Lipko. Authorities took a DNA sample. On Sunday, authorities figured they had probable cause to charge Lipko in the incident involving the boy, who has been placed in state care. The boy's relation to Lipko is unknown. Lipko, of 13002 Duchess Ave., is being held with bail set at $40,000 at the Land O'Lakes jail.

Annual bike fest set for Oct. 13-14

The Third Annual Cotee River October Bike Fest, sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Tampa, Brandon and New Port Richey, is slated to be held on Oct. 13 and 14 in downtown New Port Richey and the surrounding West Pasco area. Hosted by the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, the Cotee River October Bike Fest is a chance for motorcycle owners to show off the bikes they love. In addition to bikes being a part of the main attraction, various activities will take place throughout the weekend. A schedule of events can be found at www.coteeriver bikefest.com. For information, contact the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce at (727) 842-7651.

DADE CITY

Historical Society hosts writer

The Pasco County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the American Legion Hall, 37745 Church Ave. in Dade City. L.A. Bailey will present the evening's program. Born in Madison, he is a fifth-generation Floridian. He worked for Atlantic Coast railroad between 1948 and 1971 in Clearwater, Jacksonville, Okahumpka, Tampa and Trilby. He is a published author, having written several short stories about railroading. There also will be a covered-dish dinner. Bring a dish to share and your own table service and drink. To learn more, call Glen Thompson at (352) 567-7449 or Eddie Herrmann at (352) 567-2050.

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