Citrus briefs

By Times staff writers, ASSOCIATED PRESS

© St. Petersburg Times,
published August 28, 2001

Assistant principal decision

CRYSTAL RIVER -- Superintendent David Hickey said Monday he will recommend that Edith Speight become the new assistant principal at Crystal River Primary School. The recommendation will come before the School Board at today's special meeting. Speight, 53, worked at Crystal River Primary School for 20 years, serving in a variety of jobs ranging from classroom teacher to media specialist to curriculum specialist. She also served as technology teacher, and her most recent assignment was working as the central region technology specialist. Speight will replace Sandra Kennedy, who was recently named the school's principal.

Boating fatality brings arrest

JASPER, Tenn. -- A Homosassa man has been arrested after authorities said he was on board a stolen houseboat that collided with a bass boat, killing one man. Thomas Charles Hughes, 36, is charged with public intoxication and could face further charges, said Dan Hicks of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Authorities said Hughes was on the houseboat that collided Friday night with a bass boat occupied by Peter Shetters and Roy Durham, knocking both into Nickajack Lake. Durham was rescued, but Shetters was not. Shetters' body was found Saturday. Hughes was being held at the Marion County Jail. Jasper is 100 miles south of Nashville. -- Associated Press

Fundraiser scheduled at Fort De Soto Park

A 2.6-mile walk to raise funds to combat polycystic kidney disease will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, at Fort De Soto Park in Pinellas County.

With PKD, a disease that has no cure, cysts grow on the kidney, eventually choking kidney function.

The fundraiser is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway in Tierra Verde. There is no registration fee. Walkers from around the state will come with their lists of sponsors, and perhaps their own donation, and walk to raise money for a PKD cure. Walkers will receive a T-shirt. Call (813) 986-2850 or (813) 294-8968.

State representative to speak at picnic

HOMOSASSA -- State Rep. Lois Frankel, a Democrat running for governor, is scheduled to speak at a free "Salute to Labor" picnic at noon Saturday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8189 on Veterans Drive off U.S. 19. Frankel is minority leader in the Florida House of Representatives.

The picnic's sponsors are the Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee and some local unions. For information, or to arrange a ride to the picnic, call Joe Cino at 628-7191.

28 seek appointment to circuit judgeship

OCALA -- Twenty-eight lawyers are seeking appointment as the next circuit judge in the 5th Judicial Circuit, which comprises Citrus, Hernando, Marion, Lake and Sumter counties.

Circuit judges have jurisdiction in all five counties and, if the judge is challenged at the polls, voters throughout the circuit vote in the contest. Circuit judges serve six-year terms. The Legislature earlier this year created the position, which will be based in Marion.

The applicants are: Glenn Abbott, Thomas L. Boll, Mark P. Brewer, Lewis P. Carey Jr., Patricia Doherty, Darlene Dunn, Lucille Espey-Francis, S. Ray Gill, Larry D. Houston, Eugene H. Johnson, Susan Roux Keith, Marion County Judge Frances King, Greg King, Avonelle Mackerell, Jim McCune, Larry Metz, Paul Militello, Dennis J. Moe, Mark A. Nacke, Elizabeth Purdy, S. Sue Robbins, Steven G. Rogers, Scott Roti, Lawrence J. Semento, William E. Tabor, Michael G. Takac, Carol Ann Volini and W. Scott Wynn.

The 5th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission will interview candidates in September and send a list of finalists for Gov. Jeb Bush for appointment.

Big Brother volunteers needed

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Citrus County has several young boys waiting for mentors. If you are a caring adult male and have a few hours to give, call Penny Johnson at 794-5414, ext. 221. Couples are welcome to act as mentors together.

Historical society needs workers

INVERNESS -- The Citrus County Historical Society needs volunteers to work 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays or Fridays in its office in the Old Courthouse. They will help with phones, mail and walk-ins. Volunteers also are needed to set up and run the museum gift shop. If you have experience running a gift shop or can volunteer other hours, call 341-6427.

Big Sisters program has mentors available

CRYSTAL RIVER -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Citrus County has announced that it has female mentors available to mentor girls ages 7 to 18, but no girls have sought such services. Any Citrus resident who knows of a young girl who might benefit from the program may call 794-5414, ext. 221.

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