The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - November 10, 2010
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A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
Good News on the Legal Front - A decision has come down in the appeal of the case
received from the author's valid email address. Comments can be left on our comment line at 352-388-
1668. You must leave your name and phone number for verification.The limit is 400 words, no excep-
of Forum Architects VS Rebecca Jetton, our former Zoning Official. The court has ruled in
tions. For more information see page 2.
Jetton’s/Yankeetown’s favor upholding the lower courts decision. The case, which has been
Letter to the Editor:
ongoing for almost four years, had been appealed up to the United States Court of Appeals,
Eleventh Circuit. At issue was the zoning official’s (Jetton’s) determination concerning the
Re: Thank you, Ms. Lillie Rooks and Ms. Nancy Bell!
large waterfront project which included several parcels on the Withlacoochee River ranging
from Izaak Walton Lodge to Yankeetown Marina. Ms. Jetton had disapproved essentially
The citizens of Levy County owe a huge debt of gratitude to both Ms. Lillie Rooks
all but one proposed parcel plan. Forum Architects contended that the zoning officer who
and Ms. Nancy Bell as they retire from service on our Levy County Commission. Ms.
preceded Jetton, (Stanley Moore) had completed his review of the projects and that Jetton
Rooks and Ms. Bell have served with high distinction, honor, integrity and good faith for
had no justification to review the project. The courts have not agreed. Hopefully this deci-
many years.
sion will end this legal issue.
Ms. Rooks and Ms. Bell generously gave of their time, treasure and talents while
Veteran’s Day Parade - Yankeetown will have an entry in the Veterans Parade in
ensuring many positive Levy County changes have come to fruition. As the November 2,
Chiefland this Saturday on November 13 at 11:00am. The Parade is planned to be rotated
2010 election results became final, we sincerely hope these talented women will find alter-
among the communities in Levy County so someday it will be held in the Yankeetown/Inglis
nate ways to serve our community and state.
area. Officially Veteran’s Day is the 11th , the town hall will be closed.
No Biblical words are more fitting than those in Mathew 25:21, “Well done, thou
Flood Coordinator – Hours for CRS/Flood Plain Manager, Chris Fineout are not
good and faithful servants.” You have been faithful in all things and we share your celebra-
set at this time. Chris’ schedule is flexible so if you need to speak to him, send an email or
tion. May the Lord richly bless and keep you both!
call the zoning office so that he can set up a specific time. Chris will still operate out of the
Sincerely, Vera Ellen Rich,Chiefland
zoning office on CR40, sharing the office with the new zoning official.
85th Anniversary -We need memorabilia to display at the YT 85th Anniversary
Florida Music Returning to Dunnellon
celebration. The event will be an open house on Saturday November 20th from 5-8PM at
Florida music is coming back to the Dunnellon Depot! You are invited to a free
the Izaak Walton Lodge. If you have anything that is interesting from YT’s history that you
live perfomance by winning songwriters Carly Bak, Mike Jurgensen, Larry Mangum and
wouldn’t mind loaning for the night or letting us make copies, contact the town hall.
more on Sunday, November 14 at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Dunnellon Depot, 12061 S. Wil-
IWI Project Submittal - James Sherwood, representing Izaak Walton Investors sub-
liams St. Dunnellon, 34432. We will celebrate the release of a new CD: SOUL OF THE
mitted three project packages last week for Flood and Zoning compliance review. They
HAWK, featuring finalists in the Best New Florida Song Contest.
included the Izaak Walton Lodge area, Cypress Marina (B’s) and the undeveloped tract of
The program will last until 4:45, with refreshments served at intermission. Admis-
land at the corner of Hickory and Riverside. At this time the submittals are under review by
sion is free. For information, call (352) 465-2168.
the zoning official and our land use attorney.
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