The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - March 20, 2013
From Dawn's Front Porch
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
By Newscaster Contributor Dawn Clary
Cosmic Shift - The election in Inglis signifies a serious change in the direction of
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the community’s structure. The decisions made by the voters last week will probably have
Re: Thank You, Inglis
a profound effect on Yankeetown also. It moves South Levy County toward becoming more
Concerned Citizens Of Inglis would like to offer our sincere thanks to all who
of a regional block which will have a large enough base to make some services more viable.
turned out to vote and restore some common sense to Inglis Town Hall. It has been a long
Since Yankeetown is already with the county police, now that Inglis has joined, there will
hard fight, but hometown democracy really worked. Thank you all!
be a large enough population base to make it worth the county’s while to have more support
Our congratulations to Mayor-elect Kirkland, Commissioner Price and new com-
here. The Fire Department is a similar example. Going with the county will coalesce the
missioners Morin and White. We look forward to working with all of you in the future. “that
now splintered fire protection in South Levy into a stronger unified approach and again have
this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people,
enough of a group to perhaps warrant an Emergency Medical Station in our area. While the
by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth"-Abraham Lincoln.
Mayberry RFD feeling of small communities is appealing, it is hard in this day and age to
Concerned Citizens of Inglis, Greg Kirkland, Chairman
provide services needed. These small governments are expensive. The regional approach is
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one way to affordably provide services for and protect everyone.
Re: The Voters of Inglis Have Spoken
I have to confess that I don’t understand the vote on water and garbage. Personally,
I was absolutely shocked and appalled by the behavior and decision-making processes
I have lived in an area that didn’t have garbage pickup and it was miserable. Mandatory
of the current “lame duck” Town Commissioners at a special meeting on Thurs. March
pickup seems to reduce illegal dumping. The mandatory water requirements may be more
14--which was set in order for the attorney to be given direction on what he should do
complicated. It is a bit like eminent domain, the municipal systems depend on support from
about the Gordon Fulwood lawsuit (the one trying to get the Amendments declared
everyone to help ensure the success of the system and keep rates as low as possible so there
unconstitutional)--especially in light of the fact that all of the 7 Amendments passed and
community governments usually feel strongly about motivating citizens to hook up. Some
did so by no less than a 58% majority. The voters spoke very loudly!!! But... This current
grants require mandatory hook-up as a condition of receiving the grant.
Commission, who as of the issuance of this newspaper, have only 12 days left “in Power”,
Congrats to New Inglis Officials – Mayor, Glenda Kirkland, and new Commission-
have chosen to go against the will and the vote of the people. They would not allow our
ers Ann Morin and Andrew White. May you all have a successful term. Special credit goes
attorney to fight for the Amendments even though they were voted in overwhelmingly and
to Andrew White for showing that never giving up and pure persistence can pay off.
nor would they allow our attorney to request a continuance from the judge, to wait until the
Thanks For the Memories – There was a full house at the Friends of the AF Knotts
Next Commission takes over on April 1st. As it stands, the present hearing is on the 21st.
Library’s “Remembering the No Name Storm” presentation. Mark Johnson, Levy County
This current Commission is trying to still have their way and cram it down the throats of
Emergency Management gave a very informative presentation on general storm response
every citizen who voted for these changes--only because they don’t like them.
and preparedness also. Hurricane season is coming. The Friends have edited a video of the
That is why the people have voted for “change”. It is very seldom that citizen voters do
storm that they were selling for $5 bucks. Thanks especially to those who made all those
so in such a landslide victory. It is a total and complete makeover. People are tired of the
great cookies. Finally, New YT Council Member will be Official – Debra Weiss, appointed
“status quo”.
by the YT council to fill a vacant council seat, is scheduled to be sworn in at the Town Hall
But now “the soreheads” who lost want to force their hand that they still have for 12 more
at 2:00 pm on the 20th (today). If you get a chance swing by the hall and express your Con-
days. At first, they even refused to vote to have our attorney file with the court a request to
grats. Good Night and Good Luck
have our Town Attorney fees re-imbursed should this lawsuit be found to be frivolous. They
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almost did not vote to save you the taxpayer some money. That’s insane!
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All you need do is Google the name “Gordon Fulwood High Springs Police” and you’ll
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know why many of us are upset. And...we still have a demerit problem. More later--God
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Bless you all and God bless Inglis---Rhonda Kline, Inglis
Citizens Re-Live "No-Name" Storm
A/C - Brakes - Front End - Exhaust - TuneUps
Computer Diagnostics
Oil Changes While You Wait
Last week citizens got to relive the March 13, 1993 Storm of the Century at theY-
ankeetown Library. The program with emcee Jeff Bernstein and Jeff Hall was presented
4X4’s - RV’s - Trucks - Autos
by Friends of the AF Knotts Publis Library. Speakers included Levy County Emergency
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Management Director Mark Johnson, James and Eldridge Fowler, brothers who worked
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and retired Yankeetown Postmaster/fireman Sally Price who all took part in the once in a
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hundred year storm.
Shown was a video of an air
boat ride through town during the flood
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