The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - December 17, 2008
Yankeetown Mayor’s Report
Who Is - Continued from page 10
MILESTONE! Beach Construction Company has advised us that they intend to present
restrictive and burdensome that it will remove any economic incentive an investor or small
the Town of Yankeetown and Mittauer Associates with a letter on 12/19/08 that states the
business person would have to build at all. This would fulfill just about the entire personal
work at the new water treatment plant is substantially complete. Mittauer, our plant designer,
agenda of Clary, Feldhusen, Candela, Drew and this Council, no jobs, no commercial busi-
has scheduled a "substantial completion inspection" for Monday the 22nd. Substantial
ness, no cars, no new people, no commercial tax base, no central sewer system, no drinkable
completion does not mean that the plant is ready to go on line yet, but that the construction
water, higher property taxes, and lower property values.
is essentially done. Yankeetown is under a "consent" order from the Florida Department of
As the Moratorium enters its third (3rd) year in January, the initiative is susceptible to and
Environmental Protection to complete construction of the project in 12 months. Construction
will result in claims for damages under the Bert J. Harris Act, better known as the Private
began last January. A consent order is an agreement between the town and the DEP which
Property Rights Protection Act. This act was set up by the Legislature for the protection of
says that we know we are not in compliance with DEP but that we have a plan to fix it. After the
private property owners from actions of governmental entities like Yankeetown that inordi-
plant goes on line, now projected to be in January, the DEP will continue to require testing of
nately burden use of real property. Under the Act, the property owner is entitled to relief,
our water until it has been proven that the contaminants that we had, have been brought into
which typically is money damages and attorney’s fees. So, you know what this means, more
compliance by our new system.
litigation to be sure, and more attorney fees for Mr. Brookes.
You may have noticed that the Forestry Department has been clearing what looks like a
A Paid Announcement, Paid For and Approved by Jim Sherwood
pathway going north from 50th street and CR 40. Those interested in fire protection have
Letter of Thanks:
wanted a fire break in that area for years as there are no roads to break up the large tracks of
Andree and Douglas Robinson would like to announce that they are the proud
wooded area bracketed by CR 40 and CR 40A. A swath of land through that area belongs to
grandparents of twins, one boy and one girl!!! The babies were born on Monday December
the town and appeared to be almost like an extension of 50th street but was never cut through
8th 2008. The proud parents are former Inglis resident Brenda Robinson now Brenda Rodriguez
from CR 40 to CR 40A. Forestry had offered to clear that swath if the town would have it
and Stephen Rodriguez of Ocala. The babies are being cared for in the Shands Neonatel
surveyed. The town council agreed to have it surveyed and Forestry has made good on their
Intensive care Unit due to being born prematurely. Kinsleigh Marie was born weighing 4 lbs.
promise. Hopefully this will give an increase in fire safety in the area.
2 ounces and is 16 inches long and is doing well. Wyatt Douglas was born wieghing 4 lbs 12
On the legal front, in the case of the challenge by Izaak Walton Investors of the Board of
ounces and is 18 and a quarter inches long. Wyatt has a few complications but has stabalized
Adjustment's hearing on IWI's water front project, you may remember that IWI appealed the
and is expected to continue to progress to healthy baby status with continued Intensive care
lower court decision which was in favor of the town. The appeals court had sent the case
for the as long as he needs it
back to the Levy County Court to allow for IWI to make a final response. IWI has made their
The pediatricians have promised us that both babies will be home sometime after the
response to the Levy County Court. IWI's challenge is on the procedural aspects of the
Christmas holidays. What a gift!! Brenda and Stephen were fortunate to have been accepted
hearing. Now we wait again.
Bob the Animal Control Officer has mentioned that it is not a good idea to feed your
by Ronald McDonald House as guests so that they can stay in Gainseville and be close to the
domestic pets outside if at all possible. This can draw wild animals to your home and then the
babies.
animal may become a problem.
Our family would like to say thank-you to everyone especially for the wondertful
Winter officially starts on the 21st although those of us that were out early for the Seafood
support and prayers!! We are truly blessed to reside in such a warm and loving community.
Festival would have sworn that winter was already here. Hanukkah begins on the 22nd,
Andree and Douglas Robinson
Happy Hanukkah to those that observe it. Christmas is next week too, Merry Christmas to all.
Nature Coast Master Gardeners Accepting
Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
Dear Editor, Re: Christmas Parade
Applications for 2009 Training Program
As chairperson of the Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee (RABAC) I would
like to thank Inglis Commissioner Robert Goode for directing RABAC and helping us keep all
Nature Coast Master Gardeners are sponsored by University of Florida’s Institute of
things possible. I would like to thank Inglis Mayor Carolyn Risher for her support and ideas
Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Southwest Florida Water Management District
for helping us bring activities to fruition. The Inglis Town Commissioners have been so
(SWFMD), Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) and Levy County Board
supportive with our efforts and forgiving for our growing pains as a new group in our commu-
of County Commissioners.
nity.
Master Gardener is a title awarded individuals who receive fifty (50) hours or more of
I would like to thank Sally McCranie, Darlene Slattery and Sandy Lambert in the
in-depth training from county extension agents AND COMPLETE fifty (50) hours volunteer
Inglis Town Hall for all of their support and guidance. Thank you for keeping us on track and
service to the local county extension program.
all of your assistance as we learn the boundaries, rules and regulations of being an advisory
Master Gardener in-depth training will include topics such as basic plant science,
board within the town of Inglis. They do a great job in the Town Hall and I don’t think that
water quality and preservation, turf management, soil testing, annuals, woody ornamentals,
they hear that near enough
pest control and Florida-Friendly Yard Principles. Master Gardener volunteer hours are ful-
I would like to show our gratitude to D.A.B. Constructors, Yellow Rose II and Food
filled in many ways; assisting in plant clinics, assisting homeowners as a Florida Yard Advi-
Ranch for their donations and support in bringing together the parade and party. I would like
sor, working with clientele at fairs and expositions, responding to homeowner inquiries at the
to thank the Inglis Police Department, Inglis Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Citizens on
extension office, working with 4-H/other youth programs, assisting with website updates,
Patrol for their traffic control before, during and after the parade. I would like to single out the
maintaining demonstration gardens and participation in the Nature Coast Master Gardener
Inglis Police Department and thank them individually for their miniature horse tracking skills
Adopt-A-Highway program. Class size is limited. Classes will be held in the Inglis/Yankeetown
and helping to avoid a situation that could have eventually turned out tragic. I would like to
area. The thirteen-week class begins March 2009. The Inglis/Yankeetown class will meet
express gratitude to Anthony Di Falco for being our Santa Claus in the parade.
Tuesdays from 9:00-3:30 pm.
I would like to express thanks to all of our parade entrants as well as all people who
The Trenton/Fanning Springs class is limited in size as well. Trenton/Fanning Springs
attended the parade. I hope that you enjoyed it. I would like to thank all of the families that
class will meet Thursdays for thirteen weeks beginning March 2009 from 9:00-3:30 pm.
attended our Christmas Party I am very thankful that Floyd Craig was able to play Santa Claus
If interested in applying for the Nature Coast Master Gardener 2009 Training Pro-
at our Christmas Party. I am also very grateful to Fire Chief Phil Sprinkle, Ken Coates and Cleve
gram, call (352) 486-5131 (toll free 866-542-4496), send a letter to PO Box 219, Bronson, FL.
Boatwright from the Inglis Fire Department for driving Santa in to the Community Center in the
32621 or email savemygarden@gmail.com. Include your name, mailing address including zip
fire truck with lights and sirens blazing.
code, telephone number and which class (Inglis or Trenton) you would like to participate.
There are many more that I need to thank but I have run out of room. I will continue
this in another letter. If anyone has any suggestion or comments as to what RABAC can do to
Applications may be picked up at the Levy County Extension office, 625 N Hathaway
develop activities in the Community Center, please feel free to contact me at (352) 447-3323.
Avenue, Bronson, 32621. Deadline to submit application is 4:30 pm, Wednesday, January 14,
RABAC’s meetings are held the first and third Thursday each month. Our next meeting is
2009.
Thursday, December 18th, 2008. We hope that we can get some new faces to come and give us
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some ideas. With warmest holiday wishes,Valarie Davenport,Chairperson RABAC
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