The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - February 25, 2009
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Editorial
Yankeetown Mayor’s Report
A Guest Commentary by Dawn Clary
By the time this is printed the election for three seats on the Yankeetown Council will
Mayor Risher Endorses Bill Lake
be over. Depending on who wins I may have a major educational task. While you expect the
As Mayor of the Town of Inglis I would like to take this opportunity to formally
usual things like "you stink to me" and differences in philosophy, I have to confess that I did
endorse Commissioner Bill Lake as our next Mayor for the Town of Inglis. Commissioner
not expect the informational war on the water system. Over the next few weeks I hope to get
Lake has been instrumental in obtaining grants to create and oversee the new Central Park
out the testing data so that opinions can be based on science and not conjecture.
Playground which is currently under construction behind the Inglis Town Hall. Having
Arsenic- Our raw water from our wells is tested for arsenic. The level of arsenic in our
served as Budget & Finance Commissioner for the last two years he has overseen the
town wells is approximately 1/20th of the limit set by the DEP. That level is reported to you
Town’s Fiscal Budget. He has been instrumental in cutting costs while still providing
once a year in your Water Quality Report. The issue of the arsenic on the old Saxon Oil
needed services for the citizens of Inglis. He has used his skills in negotiating to obtain
property is being addressed through administrative hearings with the DEP by the property
property and resources for the Town. Commissioner Lake has a heart for the Town and
owner. This issue will be discussed further over the next few weeks.
through his daily involvement in the operation of the Town he has proven this. He spends
Carla Groleau, Community Relations Manager, Progress Energy Florida, will be at the
countless hours working for the Town. You will find Commissioner Lake most days work-
next meeting to address many of the questions and myths concerning their proposed project
ing on the new Children’s Park. He has also overseen the renovations to beautify the
in Levy County. Please make an effort to attend the Regular meeting Monday, March 2nd at
Inglis Community Center. Feel free to stop by and speak with Commissioner Lake you will
the Lion's Club if you are interested in this issue. I have promised to put her on first thing
find him to be a man that not only listens but acts. His political signs state that he works
In the category of "why it is really not good to write about something that you do not
“All Day, Every Day” this you can count on.
know much about if you can avoid it", I made some errors in my description of our new
It has been my pleasure to serve the citizens of Inglis for the past 18 years. I am
Planning and Zoning Board member Wendy Allison. From my notes on our interview, she had
confident that as I leave office I am leaving the Town in capable hands. Remember March
said she 17 years of experience in education, I translated that to 17 years of teaching however
10, 2009 vote for Bill Lake as your next Mayor.
Ms. Allison has pointed out that she has 13 years of teaching and 4 years school-based
May God Bless and Keep You, Mayor Carolyn Risher
administrative experience. At any rate, I will give you her description in her own words. "I
Paid Political Announcement Paid For And Approved by Carolyn Risher
have a BA in Elementary Education, a Master's in Educational Leadership. I have been a
National Board Certified Teacher since 2004. I have 13 years teaching experience and 4 years
Letter to the Editor:
school-based administrative experience. I am a former Principal at one of the four Williston
Re:THE JOB - URINE TEST
Schools, specifically Joyce Bullock Elementary School."
Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the
EXTRA SPECIAL THANX this week goes to Rob Kubistek for leading the repair of
government distributes my taxes as they see fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to
the road work at the corner of Magnolia and Riverside. As Paul Shearer our Water Mainte-
pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the
nance guy has been very busy with the new plant and then went and got sick on us with that
distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test.
stuff that is going around, he had not been able to get to the repair of the road after a line
Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one
break. Our new guy Chris Howard had not yet been trained in this area so without Rob's
to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on
knowledge of road building it would have had to wait. Also Thanx to Larry Feldhusen, Mike
their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their Butt
Lineberger, and Woody Miley for pitching in. It takes a village sometimes. It's a nice village.
doing drugs, while I work. . . Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people
Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary Mayor of Yankeetown
had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? Leonard S. Dutkiewicz Jr.Inglis.
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Second Sunday Sunset Drum Circle Crystal River
The merchants in Dunnellon's Historic Village invite the public to "Girl's Day Out," held the
All are invited to a Drum Circle, Sunday MAR. 8, at 5 PM, at the far end of Fort Island
first Tuesday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The next Girl's Day Out will be held
Trail Beach in Crystal River. We will drum until sunset. Bring a chair and sweater; we have a
on March 3, as always, in the historic area of Dunnellon: Cedar St. (Hwy. 40), Chestnut and
few drums to share. Dancers and children invited. Free. The Circle now will be held the
Walnut Sts. and W. Pennsylvania Ave. For additional information, please call (352) 465-9200.
second Sunday of every month, starting 1 ½ hours before sunset. This marks the first day of
daylight saving time, so set your clocks. Information: Charlotte at 352-344-8009
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