The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - December 19, 2007
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Letter to the Editor:
Re: "This is my public apology"
I apologize to Larry Feldhusen for laying my hands on him at the Water Way Estates
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
meeting last week.
Since I became a Christian in 1982, I have tried to avoid trouble with others. However, I
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
have "fallen" on occasion and had to start over. Although the past is irrevocable, there can be
The major point of interest this week has been the application by Tarmac America,
a new day before us, filled with new chances, new opportunities, and new expectations. God
LLC for a special exception to the Levy County Planning and Zoning Commission to proceed
will not redo the past, but when we repent, He can and will forgive us and set us on a new path.
with plans for a major mining effort to the north of Yankeetown. Mr. Larry Cohan , Chairman of
This public apology (offense was public) is new to me in my life now. Larry should know
the YT Planning and Zoning Commission, attended the hearing held on the subject on Decem-
there is no fear in me, coming from my Marine Sgt. training, except the fear of my Lord Jesus
ber 3rd. As I understand it, the commission tabled the issue for further study. YT Town Hall
Christ. This in response to his threat of "hurting" me. He should also be careful of letting his
has received a letter from Tarmac America requesting to meet with the officials and interested
alligator mouth overload his humming bird posterior. So, in order to stop this from going from
residents of Yankeetown sometime in January to explain their project. Mr. Albert W. Townsend,
bad to worse, I believe I should not engage Larry in conversation, and he should not engage
Director of Real Estate and Environmental studies for Tarmac stated "I would like to make
me in conservation and push my buttons.
So - - - I offer my hand to affirm this apology.
available the significant amount of data we have gathered so that the residents of Yankeetown
Ray Phares, Yankeetown.
will be able to make informed decisions based on site-specific information." I will place the
Letter to the Editor:
letter on the agenda for the January 7th regular town council meeting.
Re: Drew White vs. Inglis PD"
In the meantime, I have sent a letter to the Levy County P&Z to request that they
When I read the article of Mr. White's, a few weeks ago, I was a bit incensed. It offended
postpone hearings on the subject until we have had time to study the issue as few seem to
me to think that I was being singled out as a resident of Inglis and would soon be falling victim
aware of the project which could have significant impact on our community, until immediately
to the evil agenda our Police Department had. After all, I own not one, but TWO motor
prior to the hearing.
vehicles. Would that mean 8 tickets for me?? And right before the holidays?? What of my
If you are in need of an idea for a Christmas charity to help others in the world, and
kids?? My grandchildren??
an unusual Christmas gift, give someone a water buffalo. Seriously, I would like to recommend
And then I woke up. And I remembered that when my son broke the law, he was punished.
that you consider an organization called Heifer International. This group uses donations to
He paid fines and tickets and even did some time in jail when he was not working and could
provide animals to people all over the world. For $20, you can give a gift of chicks. This can
not PAY those tickets. I made the trips to visit him in the Marion County Jail, and every officer
help families from Cameroon to the Caribbean as a starter flock supplies eggs and meat. A goat
that I met there would always tell me, "You know, Gail, Mike is a really good kid. He never lies
is $120 or for $10 you can give a "share" of a goat. Goats can supply a family with up to several
and is always polite. He just can't drive."
quarts of milk a day and extra milk can be sold or used for cheese. A water Buffalo is $250 or
My son is now grown up. He has a wife and a family of four. He works every day to support
a share is $25. Water buffaloes are used as draft animals and help in the production of other
them. He doesn't look to me to help him out financially. (If he screws up, he makes sure that I
crops, it's like giving someone a tractor. They also have sheep, ducks, geese, llamas, rabbits
don't hear about it.) And he obeys the laws. ALL the laws. Period.
and lots of other animals. These gifts can be self sustaining and give people a way to make
Mr. White, what you neglected to mention in your rant is that this is not your first brush
their own way.
with the law. As Chief Bible pointed out, this is all a matter of public record. Levy County's
One year, I donated animals in the name of everyone on my Christmas list. For more
Public Record system is not very advanced. So, on a chance, I just ran your name throgh the
information check out their website www.heifer.org or call 800-698-2511.
Citrus County Public Record system. You yourself already know what I read.
Merry Merry Merry Christmas! Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary Mayor of
As a mother, I implore you to set a better example for the kids you are trying to give a
Yankeetown
Christmas to.As a grandmother, I'm asking you to behave yourself when you are out on the
Sexual Predator Registers in Levy County
roads. As a tax payer and a United States Citizen, I am also a victim of this 'Keystone Cop
Syndrome' that you made mention of. But only if I break the law.
Morriston, Florida- On December 5, 2007 Arthur Pope Matheny registered with the Levy
It's your choice. It always has been. Now hush up and take your medicine.
County Sheriff's Office as a sexual predator. Mr. Matheny previously was a transient in
Gail Woods, Inglis
Marion County and he is residing at 21930 S.E. 66 Street Morriston, Florida.
Inglis Police Dept. Activity Log for November
Arthur Matheny was convicted in Marion County on December 10, 1996 for lewd and lascivi-
ous on a child less than 16 years of age and failed to register as a sexual predator on Septem-
Inglis Police Department's Monthly Activity Log for November from Police Chief
ber 20, 2005 in Marion County.
Tim Bible: 740 building checks,174 calls for service, assisted the Levy County Sheriff's Office
Convicted Sexual Predator:Arthur Pope Matheny;White, Male;D.O.B. 09/21/47;5'08",
18 times, assisted Yankeetown 4 times, assisted Emergency Medical Services 9 times, 162
137 lbs.;Grey hair, hazel eyes;Wears glasses;21930 SE 66 Street;Morriston, Florida.
Citations issued, 6 drug arrests, 7 driving under the influence arrests, 6 Notices to Appear in
court issued, 1 traffic crash, 1 Trespass Warning issued, 1 Warrant Arrest, 4 Sworn Com-
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plaints filed and 827 man hours worked.
Inglis Traffic Stop Results in Drug Find
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On Nov. 24, the Inglis Police Department found drugs when checking out a report of
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a suspicious vehicle on Lori St. According to the police report, the vehicle was parked in the
middle of the road, with no parking lights visable, in an unlit area about 100 yards south of
East Cason Blvd. Two occupants were inside the vehicle. The driver, 32-year-old Jayme A.
Lunch and Dinner Served
Dine-In or Take-Out
Russell of Homosassa, told the officer that he and his passenger were having vehicle trouble
The Best Mexican Cuisine
445 NE 1st Terrace, CRYSTAL RIVER
and they had parked there on the way to Scooter Haven, which the report stated, "was in a
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center Across from Big Lots,
completely different part of town."
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behind Circle K, WEST side of Hwy. 19
The report also stated that when the officer asked Russell to step out of the car and
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speak with him, "He became very nervous, fidgety, and would not make eye contact with me."
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Meanwhile, another officer asked the passenger, 34-year-old Marshall Stephen Vaughn of
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illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, the officers found 5 grams of
cannabis, 2 smoking pipes and a digital scale, which both men denied as belonging to them.
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Both men were issued a criminal Notice to Appear in Levy County Court on misdemeanor
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charges of possession of cannabis under 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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