The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - January 7, 2009
Community Events & Meetings
Squawk Box  - Continued from page 1
AARP Driving Classes for the New Year
the 20th I was met by Mr. Barnette. Mr. Gilbert called and said he would be late for the meeting,
as he was just then leaving Bronson. Mr. Barnette informed me, when I asked, that the meeting
Speed Kills In 2003, 43,340 deaths due to crashes. It’s costly, doing 10 to 14 over the
was solely for me.
posted limit, $163.50 penalty. It goes to $213.50 at 20 to 29 over the posted limit.
This gathering turned out to be a one-to-two-hour presentation by various representa-
Take an AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher. Check with your insurance carrier to
tives of Tarmac America, LLC, a company that had previously applied for a Special Exception
ask if you are entitled to an insurance discount. Course fee for AARP members $12, non-
in Levy County to develop the King Road Mine. Those attending the meeting were myself
members $14. To register for a class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future
and Mr. C.W. Gilbert, along with Mr. Thomas E. Barnette, Pres., Business Development Strat-
classes contact Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
egies LLC;Mr. Albert W Townsend, Tarmac America LLC, Director of Real Estate and Environ-
Crystal River, Homosassa area · Jan. 22 and 23: 12:30 PM at Seven Rivers Regional Medical
mental Services; Ms. Cindy Burns, Project Engineer, Tarmac America LLC; Mr. Jeff Harris,
Center, Medical Offices Building, Ste. 2A Community Room, 6201 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal
King Road Mine, Plant Manager, Tarmac America LLC; Mr. John E. Garlanger, PhD, P.E.,
River. Call Hedda Smith at 527-8144.· Jan. 27 and 28: 1:00 PM at Coastal Regional Library, 8619
Principal, Ardaman & Associates; Mr. Jacob D. Varn, Attorney, Fowler, White & Boggs; and
W. Crystal Street, Crystal River. Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
Mr. Steve Godley, Environmental Systems Research Institute.
Beverly Hills and Lecanto · Jan. 8: 8:15 AM at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle.
During the presentation, I questioned Mr. Townsend as to why I had been targeted, since
Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497.· Jan.17 and 24: 10 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W.
I have been so critical of the project, and at the last public meeting he had repeatedly tried to
Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853 Two Saturday classes
silence me. He did not answer my question directly, but profusely apologized for the way he
Inverness, Hernando · Jan. 13 and 14: 9:00 AM at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club
had treated me when I had tried to speak at that public meeting.
Auditorium.Corner of Grace and Osceola. Call Frank Reesby at 527-7476.· Jan. 31 and Feb. 7:
After that Plantation Inn meeting, I did not return Mr. Gilbert’s repeated phone calls, nor
10:15 AM at Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness,Call Rhoda Kylis at 341-2154
did I send in the job application for Mr. Sammy Yearty's Levy County BOCC position, as I had
Two Saturday classes.
been asked to do, multiple times.
Inglis Community Center Events
If politics cannot be practiced in the Sunshine, I’m not interested. There may be no law
The Inglis Community Center currently offers Tai Chi on Wednesday nights 7-8pm,
against meeting with me or for giving money to a person running for office, but I found this
quilting on Thursdays 6-9pm and a scrapbooking club that meets the first Monday of each
manner of politics repulsive. My conscience said, "This is not right."
month 7-9pm with more coming after the first of the year. If you have any comments or
Many residents in South Levy County feel that every vote cast by the indicted BOCC
suggestion for a class or club you would like to see in the Inglis Community Center, please call
members should be nullified. I totally agree. I personally feel that political representatives are
Valarie Davenport, at (352) 447-3323.
ethically and legally bound to serve the people with the highest standards. Tainting by
DunnellonKids Hosts Book Discussions
corruption is an act which damages the political landscape for decades, and it is a most
grievous offense. Recently, Levy County BOCC Chairwoman Nancy Bell suggested that
DunnellonKids is hosting book discussions for school aged children. Meetings will
sitting BOCC members are fully capable of running county affairs until an election can be held,
be held monthly at the Dunnellon Public Library Meeting Room, 20351 Robinson Rd.,
and I totally agree. If the administration in Tallahassee apparently sees fit to “vet” appointees
Dunnellon. Upcoming discussions include:· Thursday, January 15 at 4 p.m. The Black Pearl by
- not by a process that examines their core values, but with a wink and a nod from industries
Scott O'Dell · Monday, February 9 at 4 p.m. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.
with vested interests and applications before the county and state - I find this repugnant
Those who wish to participate should read the book, have the book read to them, or
beyond my ability to express.
listen to an audio book ahead of time. Copies of the book are available at the Dunnellon
Library children’s desk while supplies last. Discussions will be followed by an activity and a
CFEC Offers Payment Plan For Fixed-Income Members
snack that tie into the story. Participants will vote on upcoming book selections.
DunnellonKids is a social group created to help families with school age children in
In recognition of customers who are on a fixed income, Central Florida Electric Coop-
Dunnellon and the surrounding Central Florida area find friends. The group offers family
erative is now offering members the ability to apply for the CFEC Fixed Income/Senior Citizen
playgroups and meet-ups for movies, bowling, roller-skating, swimming, game nights and
Payment Plan. The plan offers members the ability to be a part of a billing cycle that more
other fun events the children wish to do in the area. Contact: Wendy Williams Phone: (352)
accurately fits the time in which their income is received. To receive an application for the
489-5140
payment plan opportunity, contact CFEC at 352-493-2511.
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