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Izaak Walton Development Wins Appeal
A Guest Commentary by Jim Sherwood
CFCC Levy To Offer Advanced Scrapbooking Class
Last Friday the Florida District Court of Appeal ruled against Levy Circuit Court
Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer a four-week Advanced
Judge David Glant's order denying Izaak Walton Investors, LLC (IWI) its petition for Writ of
Scrapbooking class on Thursdays, starting Sept. 4.
Certiorari in the case of IWI vs. Yankeetown Board of Adjustments (BOA), John Ward Smith,
The class will meet 6 to 8 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The
et al (Smith). Basically, a Writ of Certiorari is a demand from a higher court to a lower court to
course fee is $39 and includes some materials.
send all the documents in a case to it so the higher court can review the lower court's
Taught by experienced scrapbooking instructor Rebecca Lord, this class is sure to inspire
decision. In this case IWI had argued that the BOA denied its legal right to make an appeal of
the seasoned scrapbooker. Participants will learn about the latest in scrapbooking, including
Zoning Official Jetton's denial of its site development application. IWI appealed the BOA
explosion boxes, distressing techniques and electronic cutting devices.
decision to the Levy County Circuit Court which sided with the BOA in denying IWI its legal
The registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 28. For information or to register, visit the Levy
right to be heard. IWI appealed the lower court's decision to the Court of Appeal.
Center or call 352-493-9533.
The Appeals Court ruled in favor of IWI by quashing the Circuit Court's order
Get Your GED Online
denying IWI's Petition for Writ of Certiorari because the Circuit Court had failed to allow IWI
The program is free to all individuals (adults) and is available to sign up at the A. F.
time to file a reply to the Smith response. The Appeals Court has remanded IWI's Petition
Knotts Public Library on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. A person will be available
back to the Circuit Court for further proceedings in which IWI must be provided the oppor-
at the library on those days between 9am and 1pm so students may come in and register for
tunity its legal right to reply to the Smith response.
the GED course. 1. It’s FREE! 2. You need a computer with high speed Internet access (may
Once again, Yankeetown joined forces with attorney/developer Tim Haines in per-
be accessed at the library). 3. You must have a valid email address. 4. A free initial assess-
sistent attempts to stop the development and deny IWI a right under Florida law to be heard.
ment is required for placement level. Assessments every six weeks. 5. A minimum of 8 hours
Haines, legal counsel for Smith and others, in a bizarre legal maneuver intervened in the
online per week is recommended. 6. Instructor available by email with guaranteed 24-hour
dispute by filing its own appeal of the Jetton denial in an effort to supplement Yankeetown's
turnaround reply. 7. Instructor available in person every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 a.m. to
denial of the IWI site development application. In other words, Haines had no confidence in
1 p.m. at the A. F. Knotts Public Library 11 56th St., Yankeetown 7. Free GED Official Practice
Jetton's written denial of the IWI site development plans and he feared that IWI would
Test provided when student meets recommended levels. For information contact Beth Crawford
prevail on appeal.
at:352-493-9533
Haines is involved as legal counsel in three other separate lawsuits involving the
AMVETS Dinner and Karaoke
IWI development and is representing or advising many of the same litigants including Mayor
Clary, Vice Mayor Marsha Drew, Assistant Town Attorney Ralf Brookes, Vice Chairman of
The AMVETS William Crow Post 447, 33 Risher Avenue, Inglis, Fl, Will Be Having A
Planning and Zoning Mike Lineberger, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission
Dinner And Karaoke By Emma On Saturday, August 30, 2008, From 2-6 pm. Dinner Will
Larry Cohan, Councilman Larry Feldhusen, Councilman Ed Candela, BOA Chairman James
Include Bbq Pig Or Bbq Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Rolls, And Dessert. $6 Dona-
McDougall, and BOA members Robert Kubisek, Frank Hodge and Ellie Schiller from whom
tion. Public Welcomed, To-Go Orders Or Info, Please Call 352-447-4473.
Haines must gain future approval from for his proposed commercial development of School
AMVETS Regular Meeting
House and Chambers Islands.
The Amvets William Crow Post 447 located at 33 Risher Avenue, Inglis, is welcom-
Developer Haines has been working behind the scenes with town officials to secure
ing applications for memberships of qualified individuals including Ladies Auxiliary and
approval for his proposed development of several environmentally sensitive and protected
Sons. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. For further information,
barrier islands located at the end of Highway 40 in Yankeetown. Yankeetown officials are
please call 447-4473.
proposing drastic changes to the town's Comprehensive Plan which, if approved, will favor
4-H ROUND-UP
Haines's development of these environmentally sensitive barrier islands. While develop-
Levy County 4-H will hold its annual Round-up August 23 from 9am to 1pm. Round-
ment is already underway, exactly what developer Haines has planned for these island prop-
up will be held at the Extension Office in Bronson. The Hartley BBQ Chicken Contest will begin
erties is still a closely guarded secret known only to him and town officials.
at 8am. For information and rules about the BBQ contest please call Haley at 486-5131. You
must preregister with Haley by 4pm on August 20.
Thrift Shop Open in Yankeetown!
You will have the opportunity to look over project books and ask questions. Each
The Yankeetown Inglis Woman's club Thrift Shop will opens it's doors on Sepetember
club will have a display set up about what their club’s interests are. Each club will also have a
2nd. The Thrift Shop is open every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 1pm, and Wednesday
make and take craft or activity for the kids. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day.
from 12 noon to 3pm. Bingo Season Begins September 4th. In Yankeetown Weekly Bingo
Everyone is invited to stay for a lunch of BBQ Chicken. We ask that each family brings a
begins at the Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club on Thursday, September 4th. Players are
covered dish and or dessert. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Evelyn at 486-5131.
invited to come early to purchase their Bingo cards and enjoy goodies from the "Thursday
Kitchen." You'll also have time to check out what's new in the Thrift Shop. Doors open at
6pm, with Bingo games beginning at 7pm. Bring your friends and come out for the fun.
Inglis Mayor Risher has planned
EL Ranchito
A September 11th Memorial Ceremony
In conjunction with a Support Our Troops Celebration
Mexican Restaurant
This will be held in front of the Inglis Town Hall
at 7:00pm on September 11th, 2008.
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
We would like to invite the Public to join us in paying tribute to
all past and present Military Personnel.
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
Open 7 Days
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
A Special Ending has been planned for all to enjoy.
Yes, we have
Lunch & Dinner
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
Beer & Wine!
Served
If you have any pictures of your loved ones that are currently
fighting for our freedom in the armed forces or have pictures
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
of loved ones lost to the conflict we will be happy to display
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
them on the Inglis Town Hall Commission Rooms
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
Wall of Remembrance.
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