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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Annexation of Progress Energy
Community Events
Property Back on Inglis Agenda
Quarterly ESE meeting at Yankeetown School, Jan. 10
"Parents + Educators = An Exceptional Team."
AT the January 8th Inglis commission meeting and at the invitation of Inglis
The quarterly meeting of the Levy County Exceptional Student Parent Advisory
Mayor Carolyn Risher, Rosemary Fagler of Progress Energy will speak and answer ques-
Committee (ESE) will take place on Thurs., Jan. 10, at the Yankeetown School Library, from
tions about annexing 44 acres or Progress Energy property to the Town, which is presently
6:00-8:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Mary Ellen Ponders, Language and Reading special-
under Levy County jurisdiction and inside the town limit of Inglis. The property is currently
ist for Williston Middle and High Schools, who will speak on Organizational Strategies for
zoned Industrial. "A proposed trip to hear a peaking unit in Gainesville operate is not
children with learning disabilities, as well as strategies that benefit the child, parent and
necessary, at least for me, said Inglis resident Betty Berger, "as I believe it makes no noise as
teacher. All ESE parents are encouraged to attend this informative meeting. For additional
it is in a sound-containment building. Levy County noise limit is 55 decibels. Inglis' current
information, please cointact ESE Parent Liaison Josie Crooms by phone at (352) 528-4359 or
noise limit is 65 decibels."
by e-mail at Josiecrooms@aol.com
Berger said, "Rob Corbett of the Levy Planning and Zoning Dept. faxed me sixteen
Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club dinner meeting, Jan. 15
pages, on the subject "Electrical Generation Plants". It states "The Levy County Code of
The Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club invites the public to attend its monthly
Ordinances does not allow electrical generation plants by matter of right. The minimum tract
meeting on Tues., Jan. 15, starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Inglis-Yankee-
size shall be 2,500 acres. It cannot be within one mile of pre-existing schools, or within one
town Lions Club located on 59th St., just off Hwy. 40W, in Yankeetown. The meeting will start
mile of a pre-existing platted and recorded subdivision."
with the installation of officers for 2008: David Gatelein as president, Nancy Tobergte as vice-
It is estimated that Inglis would receive taxes from Progress Energy totaling about
president, Carol Ross as secretary, and Ellen Shannahan as treasurer. A pot-luck dinner will
$23,000 a year.
be served at 6:30 p.m. Pot roast will be provided by the club and attendees are asked to bring
Grandparents & Others Raising Children Inc. meeting, Jan. 7
a side dish or dessert to share. The featured speaker will be Betty Strifler, Citrus County Clerk
Grandparents and Others Raising Children, Inc. holds a monthly meeting at the Citrus
of Circuit Court. If you would like to attend, please call Edith at (352) 447-2622, or Grace at
County Resource Center, located at 2804 Marc Knighton Ct. in Lecanto (1 block from the
(352) 447-2693.
intersection of Hwys. 486 & 491; near Surrey Place and next to the new VA Clinic). The
Master Gardener Program Offered
meetings are held on the first Monday of every month from 10am-12pm. The next meeting will
The Nature Coast Master Gardener (NCNG) program is accepting applications for
take place on Monday, Jan. 7. Other upcoming meetings are scheduled for Feb. 4, March 3,
enrollment. The program serves Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties. NCMG is directly affili-
April 7, May 5 and June 2. For additional information, please call Jeanie Reid at (352) 560-
ated with the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service through the extension offices in
0370 or Shirley Atwood at (352) 637-0465.
Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy counties.
Dunnellon Relay for Life
The initial course of study will consist of 9 class sessions. Courses begin on
The 2008 Dunnellon Relay For Life Committee Presents The Dunnellon Kick-Off
Thursday, January 24, 2008 and run for 9 successive Thursdays ending on March 20,
Party Friday, January 11, 2008 at River House Restaurant 19773 E Pennsylvania Ave. Dunnel-
2008. Classes will begin at 9:30 am and end no later than 3:30 pm. Sessions will be held in
lon, FL 34432. Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm.* Show up in your favorite team's colors and register to
Fanning Springs.
be eligible for Door Prizes.* Sign-up as a team at the Kick-Off and get your pick of a prime
Enrollment will be limited to 20 students selected on the basis of a written applica-
camp site for the night of the Relay.* New & Returning Teams are welcome!
tion and brief interview. There is no cost to the program this year.
Join us this year in "Tailgating to Tackle Cancer" at the Dunnellon Relay for Life! Please
Interested residents should make a written request to: Levy County Extension Service; Nature
come and hear about everything that is happening with the Dunnellon Relay this year! You
Coast Master Gardener Application Request; Attn: Anthony Drew; P O Box 219; Bronson,
surely don't want to miss out on this time of fun and excitement! For adequate food prepara-
Fl 32621. Or by toll-free phone at 1-866-542-4496.Applications must be post-marked by De-
tion please RSVP to Danielle Clark at 352-629-4727 ext. 5823 or email her at
cember 21,, 2007
Danielle.Clark@cancer.org by Monday, January 7, 2008
Meeting to Address Health Needs of Levy County Citizens
Weekly AA Meetings, Inglis, Tuesdays
The Levy County Health Department cordially invites you to participate in a strategic
AA Meeting every TUESDAY, 7-8pm, at the Inglis Community Center behind Town
planning session to address health concerns of our citizens. We will meet to establish health
Hall, Hwy. 40W, Inglis. The next meeting will be held next Tuesday. For additional informa-
priorities and strategic issues to improve health in Levy County. In 2005, we evaluated our
tion, please call 352-621-0599.
public health system using the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National
Public Health Standards Program assessment tool and identified strengths and weaknesses
A.B.A.
of our local system. WellFlorida also conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment in
the fall of 2004. We will be meeting with community members and our planning partners on:
A/C & Heating,Inc.
Thursday January 31st, 2007 from 6-8 PM at Bronson Middle/High School.
This meeting is open to the public. Input from local citizens is highly encouraged. For
"Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists"
more information or to RSVP please call Slande Celeste at 352-486-3405.
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Ultra Violet Air Filtering
WEDNESDAY Free Pool All Day
Off Hwy 40
Removes nearly 100%
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THURSDAY - Darts 7:00pm.
of germs & dust
FRIDAY - KARAOKE 8:00 pm.
Call 447-2755
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Dunnellon  489-2120
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Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389
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Levy Cty Sheriff 800-538-9767
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