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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Crowd Voices Its Opinion on Inglis
Community Events
Mandatory Garbage Collection
Get Away & Play Seminar
Local non profit, Child’s Play Foundation, Inc is holding a one day conference
on Saturday September 26, 2009. The “Get Away and Play” professional seminar is titled
Len Dutkiewicz, multiple Inglis property owner labeled himself “another watch
Family Play Therapy’ and promotes play therapy with families to mental health workers,
dog” after the Town of Inglis mandatory garbage meetinglast week.
family case managers, clergy and family caregivers. The seminar will be held at The Com-
In a well attended Inglis Town Commission meeting that included the agenda item
munity Church Fellowship Hall 4640 Hwy 40 West Yankeetown. Proceeds will provide
about the new mandatory garbage, Len Dutkiewicz summed up what the sentiments of the
funding for under served mental health care. To register or to get more information contact
crowd were about. Len said, “ I have an awful lot of friends in Inglis, been here over 25
Penny Phares at 447-1775 or www.childsplayfoundation.org
years. People can’t afford to be railroaded by the town. A lot of people don’t have the time
Fall Equinox Observance
or ability to speak at these meetings. Most people are working.” It all came down to many
The Wilderness Circle will have a Fall Equinox ceremony Sunday, September 20,
people can’t afford this. Len said he did not understand why the commission would want
2009 starting at 11:00 AM. The Girl Scouts will raise thecolors. (flags) There will be a
to do this to start with and did not understand how attorney Fugate could say mandatory
fire in the Circle and each one prays according to their beliefs.
garbage pickup will raise your property values. Len reminded the commission that “you
Pot luck follows the free ceremony and then afternoon music. Mackie Sanford of Chero-
work for us” and he said that with every law that passes we lose another freedom. After the
kee Indian descent will lead the prayers.
assessment failed with a 3/2 vote Len thanked the commissioners that voted it down.
For directions call Betty Berger 447-2736 or e mail bberger@bellsouth.net
Michael "Drew" White, also spoke against the mandatory garbage but also wanted
to know why the contract was not put up for competitive bid, stating “all you are doing is
CFCC Levy Center Offers CPR Classes
The Central Florida Community College Levy Center now offers American Heart
handing Waste Pro $100,000.” White also wanted to know what the town was going to do
Association CPR classes. Heartsaver© First Aid with CPR and AED (Automatic External
about the contract they had already signed with Waste Pro before the final vote killed it. At
Defibrillator) and BLS Health Care Provider classes will meet on the third Monday of
$16 a month on 742 parcels, the cost would be about $204 each per year.
the month from 6 to 10 p.m. Class dates are Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16. In December, the
Attorney Fugate clarified that a special assessment as from a legal standpoint in
classes meet on the 14th. To enroll or for more information, visit the Levy Center at 114
the State of Florida is not a tax and that there is a distinction between the two. There
Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland, call 352-493-9533.
are legal requirements for a valid special assessment. The town commission has to make a
determination that all parcels being assessed will receive a special benefit from the program
Newly Renovated Thrift Shop
the special assessment is funding and that the special assessment is fairly and reasonably
The Thrift Shop at the Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club is proud to open its
apportioned among the properties.
doors in celebration of their Grand Opening. Hours are Tues-Fri.11-4 each day. With a
Subs R-Us Has Re-Opened - Yummy!
fresh stock of clothing items and goodies for your home, you won’t want to miss out on the
Subs R-Us was briefly closed for restructuring, for just a few days last week, and
new arrivals. Treat yourself to something special at the best prices around! All proceeds
is now back open, Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The deli is
generated from sales at the Thrift Shop are used to benefit our local community.
located in Inglis at 20 Hwy. 40E at the Plaza 40 Shopping center, just east of Hwy. 19. They
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
can be reached at (352) 447-5015. Owner Shannon Perkins says, that beginning in October,
Do you have questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Insurance, Part D
Subs R-Us will offer delivery; they will also extend their hours: 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer
on Mondays through Fridays, and 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. SHINE provides free, unbiased and
The shop will be closed on Sundays. Subs R-Us has a 1950’s soda shop atmo-
confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a site or want to know a site close to you,
sphere and plenty of room for eating-in. Carry-out is also available. They use only freah in-
call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243.
gredients and all food is homemade. Deli meats and deli cheese are available for purchase,
along with submarine sandwiches, pizza, soups, side-dishes and desserts. They also have
daily specials - go check them out.
New 4H Club in Inglis
Inglis/Yankeetown will now have its own 4-H club. We are open to youth without
regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. Meetings are held at the Inglis Co. Center.
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