The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - September 10, 2008
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Letter to the Editor -
Regarding :"Squawk Box" article, August 27 issue: "When Politicians fo Silly...Story at
Eleven". The Obama piece smacked of racism. Comments on Biden reveal the writer's igno-
Yankeetown Mayor’s Report
rance!
Thomas F. Long, Yankeetown
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
Letter to the Editor -
Regarding: "Squawk Box" article, August 27 issue
September is a busy month in the towns' financial world. The budget alone is a lot
May I suggest a column be developed, specifically for response to the Squawk Box's
to do. Last Friday night the council held its first budget hearing and adopted a TENATIVE
commentaries, encouraging readers to respond at the end of the article by asking for feed-
millage rate and TENATIVE budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The proposed millage
back? Having said that, may I be the first to comment on Mike Moore's 27th editorial,"When
for Yankeetown is tentatively 1.7937. Nothing will be final until the second hearing on
Politicians go Silly...Story at Eleven?"
September the 19th. Norm and Laura have worked very hard to gather all the numbers for
I'd like to set the record straight. Not choosing Hillary for his Vice President has,
budget. A lot of the work is nagging the rest of us to put together our numbers. Since
and had, nothing to do with Barack's manhood. He is quite comfortable in his skin. Mr. Moore
September is the end of our fiscal year, inventories have to be done and a lot of billing that
shamefully turned self-confidence into something negative. One's worth is also not deter-
must be done to assure that funds correctly come out of this years' budget. This month we
mined by how others view them. It comes from within, and the rock knows it. Mr. Moore's
also have scheduled hearings on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The town and the
presumption of how Hillary may, or may not have, conducted herself is irrelevant.
Department of Community Affairs have worked together to come up with a remedial plan
Joe Biden did not solicit the V.P. position. Mr. Moore stating that Biden "weasled"
for the deficiencies in our original submittal. The "stipulation agreement" which is essen-
his way into the V.P. position is grossly misleading.
tially the plan that has been agreed upon by the town to address the concerns of the DCA will
Last, but not least, Mr. Moore, didn't your mother ever teach you that getting laughs
go to hearing on September 22nd. A hearing on the changes to the amendment required to
at other peoples' expense is downright wrong?
bring it into compliance will be held on this date also.
May I suggest to Mr. Moore's breakfast group that they disassociate themselves with
Parks are cookin' this month. The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP) is OPEN.
such simplistic and self-serving debase. Jade LaFlair, Inglis, Registered Republican
The hours are limited at this time until more operational planning is done. Right now the
Editor’s Note: Responses to any comments in The Newscaster are accepted anytime ac-
hours are 9:30 am till 3:00pm, so enjoy. I would like to remind everyone that the Friends of
cording to the guidelines on page 2. The opinions are those of the author and not the editors
the WGP are always looking for new members and donations. If you would like to get
or management of The Newscaster.
involved with the fun side of Yankeetown, contact Ellen Klee. In other park news, the town
is looking at two more grants to improve two other parks, we are certainly blessed with
New meeting time set for
parks if nothing else. By the time this is printed, the issue will again have come before the
Council regular meeting, however grants are proposed for Fisherman's Park and The Wil-
Inglis Commission
derness Addition Park on Anchorage Road. Proposed for Fisherman's Park is a deck and
dock that would give access to the river, also a walkway, picnic tables and other cool im-
From the August 12 Meeting: Inglis commissioners discussed a request from Ser-
provements. The Wilderness Addition Park has been an underused piece of property and
geant Roberts for back pay while he was acting Police Chief. It is calculated as $899 gross
many town citizens did not even seem aware of it. It is not very large but does have some
for May through July less ordinary deductions. A motion was made and passed 5-0.
trails cut through it and is on a canal. Anchorage would be improved to facilitate kayak use.
Discussion was made for qualifications for Police Chief as described in the Town
No commercial activity would be permitted. Councilman Larry Feldhusen is the Parks and
Ordinance. Consider changing one word “Desired” to “Required.” Attorney Fugate said it
Recreation Guru and he has had his hands full.
is in the Personnel Manual rather than an Ordinance. Motion was made that one word in the
Special Thanx this week goes to Ellen Shannahan for helping with the budget hear-
Personnel Manual be changed from “desired” to “required”, and it passed 3-2.
ings. Not only is her work on the overhead projection helpful to Norm and the Council
Discussion was made for changing day of Commission Meeting to provide time to
during the hearing but helps the audience follow along better. She also has donated many
gather information prior to meeting now that the Town Hall is closed on Mondays. Com.
hours during the budget workshops. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor
Lake made a motion that meetings start at 6:00 PM and not change the day and the Commis-
of Yankeetown
sioners should get their requests in by Wednesday afternoon. Motion was made that it be a
Womans Club Loan Closet:
requirement for the Commissioners to submit agenda requests on Wednesday 5:00 PM on
the week prior to a meeting and we change time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Motion passed
3-2.
There When You Need It
Request allowing flexible Police Chief hours until October to allow Chief Dixon to
act as a crossing guard for Levy County at Yankeetown School. If he becomes our perma-
Medical emergencies happen when you least expect them. While many are not
nent Chief he would then stop working for the County and work only for Inglis. Motion was
prepared for such an occurrence, the Loan Closet is ready for you.
made and passed 5-0.
For years, the Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club has been providing wheel chairs,
crutches, shower chairs, and an array of other supplies to those who have medical chal-
lenges via their Loan Closet. Having the right wheel chair, walking stick or medical aid, can
make the difference for you to return to your normal life with ease.
Just one of the many contributions that the Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club of-
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our community. The Loan Closet is currently in need of small wheel chairs. All donations
received are inspected and sanitized so they're ready for use.
8:00 am until 2:00 pm
Your help, coupled with the Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club members, allows
this much needed service to be available. For more information, or if you need to borrow
Paperbacks - $2 per Bag
an item from the Loan Closet, please contact Volunteer Chairwoman Dee Dixon at 352-
Hardbacks - 504 & $1
447-0164.
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