The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - October 31, 2007
Homosassa Seafood Festival, Arts & Crafts Show is
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Nov. 10-11th and has ten fun filled packages
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
PACKAGE #4
MOM'S
PACKAGE # 5 OUTDOORS
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
LENNOX MUSIC BOX/WHITE GOLD HEART
ONE (1) PERSON COLEMAN TREK 100 KAYAK
SHAPE PENDANT/24 CUT DIAMONDS - ABC
-HOMOSASSA WAL-MART $270
By the time you read this, many things will have been decided that as I write are in
PAWN
$250
10'x13' 5 MAN TENT PACKAGE IN CARRYING
limbo. This could be my last Mayor's report, you may or may not have some new Council
14 K WHITE GOLD DANGLE EARRINGS - JIM
CASE. TWO (2) SLEEPING
GREEN JEWELERS $110
BAGS, TWO (2) FOLDING CHAIRS, COOLER,
members and there may be some major changes to the Town's Charter. The election will be
10 K HOOP EARRINGS - A OK PAWN $ 60
LIGHT, PICNIC SET - HOMOSASSA WAL-MART
over. So many things at the moment hang in the balance that next Wednesday (today) is
"CAMOUFLAGE KIT" WATCH, BINOCULARS,
$130
awaited with much anticipation.
PEN, KEY CHAIN - JEWELS & DIAMONDS
60" LP GAS BBQ/SIDE BURNERS - HOMOSASSA
On Tuesday's ballot are many proposed amendments to the town charter however,
$250
WAL-MART
$270
10 K "LADYBUG" BRACELET & EARRINGS -
SHORT AIRBOAT RIDE FOR TWO (2) - RIVER
at the last moment Carl Mazzuca a Yankeetown resident filed suit against the town in Carl
NEAL'S PAWN & GOLD
$136
SAFARIS
$ 56
Mazzuca VS Yankeetown, in an attempt to get an injunction to prevent the amendments
SILVER BALL EARRINGS - GUS'S GOLD & GEMS
OUTDOOR BASKETBALL HOOP - INVERNESS
placed on Tuesday's ballot from being voted on. Mazzuca has claimed there was not proper
$ 30
SUPER WAL-MART
$139
notice given of the amendments and is therefore trying to stop the voters from having their
PEARL & ONYX BRACELET - GUS'S GOLD &
TWO (2) TICKETS BUSCH GARDENS - ST. PE-
GEMS
$ 30
TERSBURG TIMES $120
say.
"BLUE BUNNY" CHILD'S WATCH
$ 20
MANATEE SNORKEL TOUR FOR TWO (2)/GEAR
The proposed amendments could be put into two categories, one category dealt
GIFT BASKET: CUP/SAUCER, GLASS CANDLE
- BIRDS UNDERWATER
$130
with the powers of the Mayor and seeks to reduce them a bit and the other category deals with
HOLDER - COPPER KETTLE FLORAL & GIFT
TWO (2) TICKETS SILVER SPRINGS - TRAVEL
giving the voters more input on changes to the Comprehensive Plan and land issues. A
SHOP
$136
HOST MAGAZINE
$ 66
$25 WINE CERTIFICATE - TRAVEL HOST
FIFTY (50) PIECE FIX-IT KIT: HAMMER,
Monday afternoon hearing in Bronson will have already decided the fate of these ballot
MAGAZINE
$ 25
SCREW DRIVER, ETC. - CAP CITY BANK
issues. The amendments were placed on the ballot by an ordinance passed by the town
HERB CABINET/4 DRAWERS - SOUTHERN TRA-
SHIMANO ROD & REEL - BLUE WATER BAIT &
council. It is my hope that whatever has happened by now, that Yankeetown will go forward
DITIONS FURNITURE
$420
TACKLE
$ 36
with style. When asked what our biggest challenge is, I'm always in a qwandry, is it our
ONE (1) HOUR DECORATING CONSULTATION
LUBE, OIL CHANGE, FILTER, TIRE ROTATION
- BOBBI K'S INTERIOR
$ 40
- CRYSTAL RIVER FIRESTONE $ 80
infrastructure challenges? the water plant, the drainage problems, central sewer system? Or is
SHAMPOO, CUT, BLOW DRY - HAIR BY MARE
MEN'S T-SHIRT - HARLEY DAVIDSON OF CRYS-
it our social structure problems? I would have to say it is probably or social interaction
$ 19
TAL RIVER
$ 30
problems. You can solve our physical problems with engineering and the sciences, two plus
FOUR (4) SUNCRUISE TICKETS/SHUTTLE - AAA
TWO (2) TICKETS SWIM WITH THE MANA-
two will always be four but unfortunately it is not so with people. From my view it appears that
$180
TEES FOR TWO (2) - CAPT. MIKE'S SUNSHINE
DISH GARDEN - ALEXANDER FLOWERS AND
RIVER TOURS
$100
we need to accept the fact that in this environment there are many who will attempt to
SILKS
$ 30
FOUR (4) SUNCRUZ TIC/SHUTTLE,AAA$ 80
misinform and mislead us.
ONE (1) MONTH GYM MEMSHIP, HERS$ 37
TWO (2) TICKETS - HOMOSASSA SPRINGS
My hope is for three things. #1. People need to do more diligence in determining the
TWO (2) TICKETS - HOMOSASSA SPRINGS
WILDLIFE PARK
$ 16
facts. Example, someone tells you that you are going to have to jack hammer out your drive
WILDLIFE PARK
$ 16
OIL CHANGE/FILTER - VILLAGE CADILLAC/
FOUR (4) TICKETS WEIKI WACHEE TICKETS -
TOYOTA
$ 25
way and put in a porous drive way, talk to your Zoning official or your favorite council person,
CITRUS 95 RADIO $ 80
ONE (1) HOUR BOWLING & SHOES - NEFFER'S
read the actual code, get the FACTS. #2 Be more responsible about what you say and write.
$20 IN PACKING/SHIPPING - QWIK PACK &
BOWL
$ 10
Example, a person wrote a couple of weeks ago that I had put something disparaging on a
SHIP
$ 20
LARGE BLACK DUFFLE BAG - MERCURY MA-
WEB site about the Woman's Club, it is not true, they could not have had one shred of proof
SPRINGS OR BACKWATER TOUR FOR TWO (2)
RINE
$ 25
- RIVER SAFARI
$ 36
TWO (2) LIGHTING HOCKEY TICKETS - ST.
to support their accusation but they did not seem to care who they hurt. #3 Support Democ-
TWO (2) TICKETS FLORIDA ORCHESTRA - ST.
PETERSBURG TIMES
racy! Be big enough to accept that the majority may not see it your way and don't resort to
PETERSBURG TIMES
TWO (2) BIG CAT RESCUE TICKETS - TRAVEL
almost anything goes (lawsuits) to get your way. Good Night and good Luck, Dawn Marie
FULL DAY PONTOON RENTAL - RIVERHAVEN
HOST MAGAZINE $ 50
Clary   For election results go to: http://www.thenewscaster.com/news_page.htm
MARINA $160
HOUSE PERIMETER SPRAY - BUSCH PEST
OIL CHANGE/FILTER - VILLAGE CADILLAC/
CONTROL
$ 40
TOYOTA
$ 25
FOUR (4) WEEKI WACHEE TICKETS - CITRUS
NOTICE OF LEVY COUNTY PLANNING
GIFT BAG - KATHI'S HAIR AFFAIR $ 67
95 RADIO
$ 80
TWO (2) NIGHT STAYOVER FOR TWO (2) - THE
ONE (1) MONTH FITNESS MEMBERSHIP -
COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
NEWSCASTER
$150
SPORTING HEALTH CLUB$ 40
TWO (2) "STEAK NITE" DINNERS - RIVERSIDE
TWO (2) NIGHTS STAYOVER FOR TWO (2) -
Notice is hereby given that the Levy County Planning Commission will conduct a public
RESORT
THE NEWSCASTER
$150
hearing on Monday November 5, 2007 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard,
DINNER FOR TWO (2) - MARGARITA GRILL
$25 WINE CERTIFICATE - TRAVEL HOST
TWO (2) LUNCH SPECIALS - SUGARMILL RES-
MAGAZINE
$ 25
at the Levy County Courthouse, Board of County Commissioner meeting room, 355 South
TAURANT
FIVE (5) JUNIOR CHEESE PIZZAS - HUNGRY
Court Street, Bronson, Florida. The purpose of the public hearing is for the Planning
$10 GIFT CERTIFICATE - CHILI'S
HOWIE'S
Commission to make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding
FIVE (5) CHECKER BURGERS/FIVE (5) FRIES -
$10 GIFT CERTIFICATE - COCKADOODLE'S
the County's proposed EAR-based amendments to the Levy County Comprehensive
CHECKERS
TEN (10) FREE WINGS - BEEF O' BRADY'S
FIVE (5) SM. 1 TOPPING PIZZAS - PAPA JOHN'S
TWO (2) CUBANS - MUSEUM CAFÉ
Plan. Public input is invited and encouraged. For more information, please call the Plan-
PIZZA
FIVE (5) CHECKER BURGERS/FIVE (5) FRIES -
ning Department at (352) 486-5405. Any person requiring reasonable accommodations to
4 THICKBURGERS/3 SHAKES - HARDEE'S
CHECKERS
participate in this meeting should contact the County Commissioners Administration
FIVE (5) JUNIOR CHEESE PIZZAS - HUNGRY
ONE (1) DINNER ENTRÉE/ DRINK - DENNY'S
Office at (352) 486-5218.
HOWIE'S
$10 GIFT CERTIFICATE - DAN'S CLAM STAND
FIVE (5) SM. 1 TOPPING PIZZAS - PAPA JOHN'S
TEN (10) FREE WINGS - BEEF O' BRADY'S
Pub:
Oct. 24 and 31, 2007
PIZZA
You can purchase tickets at the Homosassa
$10 GIFT CERTIFICATE - CLAW DADDY'S
Seafood Festival Nov 10-11. Drawings are
FOUR (4) THICKBURGERS/3 SHAKES - HARDEE'S
BRAND NEW 2007 HOME
held each day. For more call 352-628-4842
   El Ranchito
LOCATED IN PEACEFUL ACRES
Features:
· Maple Cabinets
WITH LAKE ROUSSEAU ACCESS
    Mexican Restaurant
· Porcelain Tile Floors
1976 Total Sq. Ft.
· Cathedral Ceilings
Now Open In Crystal River
· Large Master Shower
$164,500
·Pre-Wired For Security
Lunch and Dinner Served
Dine-In or Take-Out
·Covered Lanai
(352) 447-0655
The Best Mexican Cuisine
· 1/4 Acre Lot
445 NE 1st Terrace, CRYSTAL RIVER
· Lot next door also available
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center Across from Big Lots,
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Yes! We have
behind Circle K, WEST side of Hwy. 19
Beer & Wine
SATURDAY
FRIDAY
MONDAY - THURSDAY
Lunch 11am-2pm  Open All Day
Lunch 11am-2pm
Dinner 5-10pm  12noon - 10pm
Dinner 5-9pm
OPEN SUNDAYS:
(352) 795-5251
12:00 N - 9:00 P M.
.
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