The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - November 19, 2008
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Yankeetown Mayor’s Report
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
Letter to the Editor
While the cost of everything appears to be going up, one bright spot is that your
Re: Inglis VFW Post 8698 Men's Auxiliary RE Fishing Tournament
flood insurance should go down if you have a policy with the National Flood Insurance
As president of the Men's Auxiliary of the Gilley-Long-Osteen VFW Post 8698, I
Program (NFIP). Thanx to the diligence of our Zoning Officer Chris Fineout, who also wears
would like to thank The Newscaster for your generous donation of free advertisement for our
the hat of Community Rating System Coordinator, FEMA has increased the town's rating to a
fishing tournament, held on September 27, 2008. Your donation helped the men's auxiliary
Class 6. This qualifies you for a 20% discount in the premium cost of flood insurance for NFIP
raise $1134 for Haven Hospice of Levy County and $1134 for the local chapter of the Disabled
policy holders for policies issued or renewed in Special Flood Hazard Areas on or after Octo-
American Veterans.
ber 1st 2008.
The tournament was a huge success, not only for the beneficiaries, but also for
Speaking of flooding, I attended an interesting meeting in Cedar Key with the Na-
everyone who participated. We had 19 boats and 42 anglers in the tournament. Prize money
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These are the guys that send out
for anglers was given through the registration fees. All money donated went directly to the
the flood warnings and storm tide information. Yankeetown is served by the Ruskin Office and
beneficiaries, and products or gift certificates were raffled. Money from the raffle went to the
Levy County is in area of responsibility. The meeting was sponsored by Mark Johnson our
beneficiaries.
Levy County Emergency Management Coordinator. Invited were individuals with local knowl-
Again, I would like to thank you for your participation in our fundraising event,
edge of the waters. The purpose was to discuss ways to improve the predictions of storm
especially in this year of economic difficulties for everyone, and look forward to your partici-
tides in our area. At times it has seemed that the predictions have been overly conservative
pation in next year's fishing tournament.
which has had the effect of reducing the public response to our flood warnings, similar to the
Robert E. Webb, Men's Auxiliary President, Gilley-Long-Osteen VFW Post 8698
old story about the boy who cried wolf. It appears that Yankeetown could benefit from some
Letter of Thanks:
additional instrumentation, such as Cedar Key has, to monitor the tide levels. Most impor-
Re: Teach In - Career Day
tantly, they gave an in-depth explanation of the information that they give. A greater under-
On Thursday, October 9, Aeromed Medical Emergency Transport Helicopter from
standing of this information is going to be a major help in better evaluating the predictions
Tampa General Hospital visited Inverness Middle School for Career Day, in order to provide
that NOAA issues.
students an opportunity to tour the helicopter and learn about various medical and aviation
In the Planning and Zoning world, the P&Z is now going through a series of meet-
careers. Over five hundred students were privileged to a presentation and had an opportu-
ings to over haul the land use regulations, Chapter 21 of the town ordinances. I strongly urge
nity to ask questions about careers of the flight crew.
anyone interested, to make an effort to attend these meetings. While the input at council
Aeromed transports trauma patients to area hospitals such as: Tampa General Hos-
hearings is good, giving input to the P&Z up front can make for a better product and a
pital, Orlando Regional Medical Center, and Shands Hospital. Victims of auto accidents,
smoother process.
construction accidents, head trauma, burns, heart attack, stroke, and severe back and neck
On the legal front, Carl Mazzuca has withdrawn his appeal of the courts decision on
injuries are transported for immediate care. Aeromed has saved hundreds of lives since
the amendments passed last election. As I understand it the amendments now stand. Forum
servicing our community.
Architects have signaled their intent to appeal the lower court decision on the last public
We would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation to Tampa General
records case which was in Yankeetown's favor. There is still no news in the Izaak Walton
Hospital, and the crew of Aeromed for their time and dedication to Career Day at Inverness
Investors challenge of the Board of Adjustment hearing on the zoning compliance of their
Middle School. Highest accolades are extended to the crew of Aeromed: Mark Thomas; Chief
project. The appeal was sent back to the lower court to allow IWI another response. A
Flight Nurse, John Greene; Pilot, Heather Collins; Nurse/Paramedic, James Holt; Nurse/Para-
deadline has been set for later this month for them to submit their response. To my knowledge
medic. As a result of their enthusiastic presentation, undoubtedly, they have inspired many
they have not yet responded.
children to pursue aviation and medical careers.
Our Maintenance Employee RJ Fickel has resigned his position with the town. Mr.
Appreciatively, Arnold Virgilio; Volunteer Coordinator,Mary-Ann Virgilio; Volunteer
Fickel had been with the town since 2003. We have received quite a few applicants to fill his
Coordinator/ Substitute Teacher, Laurie Grant; Curriculum Specialist
position. We are no longer accepting applications.
Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
Letter Of Thanks:
Re: VETERAN’S THANKYOU
I would like to take this opportunity, to sincerely thank those that observed our
recent Veterans Day! A very special thanks goes to the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8698,
Inglis. We were treated to the finest dinner ever. I have never felt so honored in my life.
Moreover, I have never felt so loved.
I would also like to thank our House Representative Ginny Brown-Waite, for her never ending
support of us veterans. When she won re-election, all veterans won as well. We love you,
Ginny!
One more humongous thankyou, has to go to Laura Coyle, my love, for enduring life
with a stubborn old veteran.
David L. Gatelein,Viet Nam Veteran, USMC
Mobile Dental Unit in Chiefland Nov 17-20
The Florida Baptist Mobile Dental Unit will be back at the First Baptist Church of Chiefland
the week of November 17th through 20th. Our primary purpose is to treat emergency dental
needs of extractions with limited fillings. We do not clean teeth or make dentures. If you need
your teeth cleaned please contact Santa Fe Community College Dental Clinic at 395-5655.
We will be screening patients on Monday starting at 9am. If you are on Medicare,
Medicaid or earn less than $1,733 in a family of 1, then you qualify for our dental assistance at
no charge. Please add $600 for each family member to see if you qualify. Parents if your child’s
teeth hurts please have your school nurse screen your child and bring your child’s referral
paperwork with you Monday morning. Parents will be screened FIRST and children will be
Richard, Wilma and Tina Daugherty from the shoe repair store, Crystal Cobblers, held a
scheduled for Tuesday starting at 9am.
benefit for the Isaiah Foundation of Yankeetown on November 15th. They are presenting a
The University of Florida’s College of Dentistry will provide dental services on Tuesday
check to Dorothy Duran, Executive Director, to help pay for respite and counseling services
and Thursday 9 to 5. We have local dentists on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6 to
for children in Citrus County.
9pm.
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