The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - October 17, 2007
Letter to the Editor:
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Re: "Trash the Salvage. Government for the People?"
Upon checking complaints about the salvage yard at Highway 40 and Hudson Street, I
Yankeetown Mayor's  
Report
have found that 9 of the 10 complaints were made by the same person, a Town of Inglis
elected official. The Inglis Police log will tell you the name of that official.
I first received notice by letter, several months ago from the Town of Inglis, to close the
In talking with my constituents lately it has come to my attention that there is still
salvage yard, because it was not a salvage yard. It has been an operating as a salvage yard for
some misunderstanding concerning the future new water plant and the effect it will have on
over 30 years. I had to get aerial photographs from Bronson to prove the salvage yard has
the contaminants in the water. An individual stated that even with a new plant our water
been there for years, since the Town of Inglis DID NOT KNOW. An occupational license had
would still be contaminated because the water would be running through contaminated pipes
been issued to me for A&D Auto Salvage for 3 years. I had to retain a lawyer to stop that
in the distribution system. This is not true.
fabrication.
The new plant will eliminate the contaminants we have which the EPA has deemed
Next, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was sent by the same elected
could have an impact upon a person's health. These are produced in our plant when we
official. An A rating was given from DEP. All permit fees have been paid to DEP for the NPDES
disinfect the raw ground water with chlorine. The chlorine reacts with naturally occurring
Stormwater permitting requirements. The salvage yard is compliant.
substances in our ground water. The new plant will remove these substances from our water
The problem, People of Inglis, is that this salvage yard owner is not taking advantage of
before it can react with the chlorine therefore preventing these contaminants from forming in
the People.
the first place. Think of it as a fire, you have to have fuel and oxygen to have a fire. If you
If you have a derelict car, motor home, or scrap of any kind, we will pick it up, free of
remove the oxygen, the fire goes out.
charge. Others will charge you $50.00 or more and claim salvage rights.
These contaminates won't reform in our piping system (distribution system). Once
We are OPEN, 6 days a week, and are ready to serve you. This is a necessary business that
the new plant is in place, the piping system will not re-contaminate the water in this way.
removes eye-sores for you and your neighbors.
However, there may still be problems with iron and other solids. While iron is referred to as a
I am trying very hard to make improvements to the salvage yard, so it will not be an eye-
contaminate by the EPA, it is a secondary standard contaminate which applies to cosmetic
sore to the neighbors. This effort has been greatly hampered by disruptions and monetary
effects and is based on taste, odor, color etc, but not based upon health concerns. While not
output (the lawyer I had to hire) caused by the Town of Inglis. I appreciate the patience of the
harmful to one's health, they can still be obnoxious. Town Hall has performed a study on our
people.
water by testing samples at various points around town for iron. The results have been
Since I acquired this business, the only salvage yard in the tri-county area, I have removed
surprising in that the iron levels have been very low. This has led us to believe that some of
more than 3000 tires, 1000 gallons of waste oil, gas, etc. and started fixing the fence.
the problems complained of as far as iron due to our "old and rusty pipes" may be caused by
The agenda of a few has brought the Department of Transportation (DOT) down on all the
old lines that lead from the main distribution system to individual houses. Many times these
businesses fronting U.S. Hwy. 19. This is very problematic for some.
lines are not brought to mind while years and years go by and were not made of great materials
Continuing to try to destroy hard working people's businesses, because of personal
in the first place. The pipes not only may be significantly corroded but may also have a build
agendas, and adding on more assessments (taxes) to the already burdensome property taxes
up which restricts the water flow. At this time we have a theory that perhaps many people
could substantively improve their water if they replaced the lines from the meter to their
is not Government for the People.
homes. If you are experiencing iron problems at your home, please call Town Hall at 447-2511
Cut taxes, assist hard working people, and put an ordinance in place, so that registered
and report it if you think you have excessive iron in your water. We will then test the water
sex-offenders may not find a sanctuary city for housing in the Town of Inglis - as has been
tried and might yet succeed - for lack there-of in Citrus County. These are Government for the
leading into your home and be able to advise you further.
People. Time is past to wake-up People, or Government for the People will be Government for
One last thing I would like to correct is the persistent misinformation that the new
plant will not meet future water needs. The new plant will have sufficient capacity to meet our
the Few.
Drew White, A & D Auto Salvage, Inglis
present and future needs. It is unfortunate that some people continue to misrepresent the
Letter to the Editor:
new plant's capacity. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
Re:To Whom It May Concern: Two "Kind Young Ladies" who Helped an Elderly Man!
Letter to the Editor:
I don't know you, and you don't know me, but I saw what you did and I wanted to thank
Re: The Newscaster gets results
you.
I manage Inglis Villas Apartments here in town. We're a very close knit community and very
First, let me thank you on behalf of Nature World Wildlife Rescue. You recently ran
proud of our home. It's a general rule here, that we help out our neighbors if they need help. In
an article for us requesting donations of articles for our annual Yard Sale. Your publication
a day where people will turn the other way when someone extends a hand for help, this is an
netted us more donation than any of the other publications that ran our story. In addition to
often forgotten role that I was raised by my parents to apply to every aspect of my life. My
the many donations received, one of your readers in Yankeetown donated the entire contents
residents and neighbors have found that it not only extends to our community, but the
of her mother's home. Again, thank you so much for your support.
community that we are a part of on a larger scale.
Our Yard Sale will be held on Saturday October 20th, if it isn't too late...would you
This afternoon (Sept. 26), I was outside the office and noticed a silver, 4-door Toyota
please include the following paragraphs (also attached) in your next edition. Again, this
Tacoma pickup truck pull in. It pulled around to the side of the complex, and 2 young ladies got
assumes it's distribution is before the 20th. Thanks again for your support.
out. They retrieved some groceries and a cart out of the bed of the truck and then (to my open-
Shirley Dube, Crystal River
mouthed amazement) escorted one of my residents up to his door. This gentleman is a favorite
Get your GED online through Yankeetown Library program
of ours. At 90 years old, Bob Burch has made quite an impression with everyone who meets
If you would like to continue your education, you can now get your GED online by
him. He walks everywhere he goes. He's independent. And I think he just made 2 more friends.
working from your home computer or a computer at the Yankeetown Public Library. For addi-
So, to you kind young ladies, my thanks for seeing him safely home. My thanks also go out
tional information, please call Mayor Dawn Clary at (352) 447-2511 or Instructor Al Mitchell at
to your parents, for instilling the same values and compassions in your daughters that my
(352) 726-2430 ext. 278 or 746-5102, or e-mail Al Mitchell at wtiged@tampabay.rr.com
parents did in me. My heart is a little lighter today because of your actions. And the world is
A graduation ceremony will be held at the Library on 56th Street on Sat., Oct. 20, at 9:00 a.m.
a little bit better because you two are a part of it.
BRAND NEW 2007 HOME
Gail Woods, Site Manager, Inglis Villas, Inglis
   El Ranchito
LOCATED IN PEACEFUL ACRES
Features:
· Maple Cabinets
WITH LAKE ROUSSEAU ACCESS
    Mexican Restaurant
· Porcelain Tile Floors
1976 Total Sq. Ft.
· Cathedral Ceilings
Now Open In Crystal River
· Large Master Shower
$164,500
·Pre-Wired For Security
Lunch and Dinner Served
Dine-In or Take-Out
·Covered Lanai
(352) 447-0655
The Best Mexican Cuisine
· 1/4 Acre Lot
445 NE 1st Terrace, CRYSTAL RIVER
· Lot next door also available
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center Across from Big Lots,
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Yes! We have
behind Circle K, WEST side of Hwy. 19
Beer & Wine
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
MONDAY - THURSDAY
Lunch 11am-2pm  Open All Day
Lunch 11am-2pm
Dinner 5-10pm  12noon - 10pm
Dinner 5-9pm
OPEN SUNDAYS:
(352) 795-5251
12:00 N - 9:00 P M.
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