The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - October 21, 2009
Ten Prize Packages Available
Yankeetown Mayor’s Report
at Homosassa Festival
A Guest Commentary by Dawn Clary
Better Living through Science - Yankeetown is being included in a study proposal
The 35th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival, sponsored by the
to the DEP from the University of Central Florida on septic tanks. As crazy as it sounds,
Homosassa Civic Club, will be held on Sat. and Sun., November 14 and 15, opening each
crumbed up old tires have been found to reduce pollutants in storm water detention ponds.
day at 8:00 a.m. and closing at 5:00 p.m. on Sat. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will
Laboratory studies showed promise that tire crumb would also reduce nutrients from septic
be held in Old Homosassa, across from the Homosassa Elementary School on Yulee Drive.
tank drain fields. Excessive nutrients flowing into bodies of water upset the balance of plant
The entry donation is $2 (children under 12 admitted free); no pets allowed. More than
life. This study would test the use of waste tire material in traditional septic tanks to reduce
40,000 people from all over the state are expected to attend.
the nitrogen in the effluent from the tank. This could be significant in reducing the cost of
Thirteen lucky winners of door prizes will be selected every hour from ticket stubs,
environmentally friendly septic tanks. High performance systems now available that reduce
in a drawing behind the Civic Club near the food court, so hang on to your admission ticket!
nitrogen are much more expensive than chipped up old tires. The study would require 2 to 4
Prizes include food, activities, sports activities, clothing, sporting goods, household items
residential homes in our community and we are awaiting the response from DEP to the study
and such. Tickets are available (at $2 each) for 10 prize packages, valued at $1000-$3000
proposal before we solicit volunteers. There should be essentially no cost to the participants
each. The grand prize is a 14 ft. Jon Boat. For more information call 352-628-4842.
in the study should it be awarded. Sometimes simple is better.
More Leak Detection - Carl Wright, Southwest Florida Water Management District
Package 1 - Winn-Dixie food Package
leak detection expert and his great equipment were here for four days last week. He suc-
$1,000.00 – In Prepaid Shopping Cards. Cards can be redeemed at Any Winn-Dixie
cessfully completed a leak test on every meter in the system. We now have a list of suspect
$20 – BBQ chicken/salads – Winn-Dixie $20 – Cake from Bakery – Winn-Dixie
meters and will start slating them for repair or replacement. This was a really nice service
$20 – Cold Cuts – Winn Dixie $20 – Sub/Salads – Winn Dixie
provided by SWFWMD at no cost to the town.
$20 – Cold Cuts – Winn Dixie $20 – Rib Dinner – Winn Dixie
For Sale - The town is looking to sell the emergency generator from our old water plant.
It is a 65KW which was big enough to carry the old water plant but not big enough to carry
Package 2 - Scooter Package
the new plant. It is in good condition and regularly tested. If interested contact the hall for
Wildfire Scooter 50cc Sport Model - Cyber Helmet with ¾ Face Shield And River Road
more information. Looking for around $9K.
Gloves. Compliments of Love Motorsports
Wubber Duck Race - The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve are having a duck
race during the Seafood festival. For those of you that are unfamiliar, you buy a duck which
Package 3 - Golf
looks like the classic little yellow rubber duck in your kid’s bathtub. All the little ducks are
then put in the river, I believe they have selected the Yacht Basin, and then they float to a
All Golf is Valued at Seasonal Average
predetermined spot. If your duck is the first to make it to the finish line you win the prize
World Woods Golf Club- 4 Rounds with Cart
which appears to be a significant amount of money. There is even a prize for the laziest
Plantation Inn & Golf Resort- 4 Rounds with Cart
duck which comes in last. The Friends of the WGP help support the park and currently a lot
•Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club- 4 Rounds with cart
of effort is focused on finishing the museum building which is out of funds. Ducks are $5 a
Lakeside Golf & Country Club- 2 Rounds with Cart
duck and there is a price break for buying greater numbers of ducks. Contact Jack Schofield
•Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club- 2 Rounds with Cart
447-6152 or Ellen Klee, Friendswgp@Bellsouth.net.
•Inverness Golf & Country Club- 2 Rounds with Cart
Swine Flu Info - The State of Florida has provided a Swine Flu Information Line, 877-
•Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Club- 2 Rounds with Cart
352-3581. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
•Twisted Oaks Country Club- 2 Rounds with Cart
Friends of Library to Host book Signing
•The Dunes Golf Club- 2 Rounds for the price of 1 Round with Cart
•Video Swing Analysis for Man
$ 40
The Friends of the A.F. Knotts Public Library in Yankeetown will host a presen-
•Video Swing Analysis for Woman $ 40
tation and book signing by Kenny Wayne Fields, award winning author of The Rescue of
•½ Hour Golf Lesson – Sugar Mill Woods
$ 35
Streetcar 304.
•½ Hour Golf Lesson – Southern Woods Country Club
$ 35
In 2007, the book received a nomination as the best new non-fiction release in
•Golf Bag – Budweiser
$125
North Carolina, and it also was the number one selling book for that year at the Smithsonian
•Callaway Travel Bag w/ Wheels – Wal-Mart  $ 79
Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The public is invited to attend the presentation
•Dozen Noodle Golf Balls – Wal-Mart
$ 20
and book signing at the A. F. Knotts Public Library located at #11, Fifty-Sixth Street, Yan-
•Fifteen Pinnacle Golf Balls – Wal-Mart
$ 15
keetown, Florida on October 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
•Dozen Top Flight EX 5000 Golf Balls – Wal-Mart  $ 12
•Dozen Titleist Golf Balls – Wal-Mart
$ 10
Realty
•Club Champ Golf Umbrella – Wal-Mart
$ 10
•4 Sets of Tees – Raymond James
$  2
Sally Price, Realtor
•Full Day Pontoon Rental – Magic Manatee
$165
19 Hwy 40 W.
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4 SunCruz Casino Cruises Compliments of AAA Club South $ 80
4 LOTS REDUCED $25,000 6 55TH ST YANKEETOWN
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Car Care Club Card – Ice Cold Air
$ 89
4 great build-able lots sit back to back in a prime
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Kiddie Pool – Anonymous
$ 20
area of historic Yankeetown. The lots are between
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$15 Gift Certificate – Beall’s
$ 15
54th & high & dry quiet dead end 55th St. Both
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$15 Gift Certificate – Grannie’s
streets are paved. Lots are in natural state with huge
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$10 Gift Certificate – Neon Leon’s Zydeco Steakhouse
oaks, pine, magnolia and lots of wildlife. There is
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$10 Gift Certificate – Mr. Wang’s Chinese Restaurant
an alley between the streets for back access. This
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$10 Gift Certificate – Cody’s
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$10 Gift Certificate – Claw Daddy’s
FROM $67,000 TO $42,000. Some owner financ-
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Eight Jr. Frostys – Wendy’s
ing may be possible with down. Near salt & fresh-
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Four 10” Cheese Pizzas – Papa John’s Pizza
water boat ramps, new 413 ac preserve, bike path,
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state forest & equestrian trails.
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