The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - December 2, 2009
Yankeetown Mayor’s Report
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
A Guest Commentary by Dawn Clary
Guidelines for submitting Letters to the Editor
Water Letter - An informational letter on the levels of disinfection byproducts,
Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids, in Yankeetown’s water has just been sent out. One
The Newscaster does not publish anonymous letters or commentaries. We receive letters from
of the confusing things about the letter is that even though we have been in compliance for
time to time that do not meet our requirements (mostly unsigned and no address) and that's why they
quite some time with the Department of Environmental Protection’s standards for Triha-
don't get published. All letters must be typed, signed by the author, with a local phone number and
lomethanes and Haloacetic Acids, it is required that you send out the letter until you have
current address. Letters can be mailed, faxed or emailed and not accepted at the Newscaster Classifieds
had a full year of tests results that are under the limits. It’s sort of a probationary period and
drop box. Emailed letters may be delayed while verification takes place. Comments can be left on our
comment line at 352-897-0381. You must leave your name and phone number for verification.The limit
we are almost at the end of that year. Our next quarterly tests are expected to be very good
is 400 words(effective 11-26-09), no exceptions. For more information see page 2.
and the letter will no longer be needed. Problem solved. I would like to reiterate that the
Letter to the Editor, November 5, 2009
new plant is successfully combating the problem of disinfection byproducts. You will still
Re: To The Town of Inglis:
always receive your yearly Water Quality Report which is a report of the testing results for
I, Drew White, am requesting all monies spent on the command center ($18,000.00) to
all monitored contaminants and is sent out yearly to inform you, not necessarily because any
the penny line by line items. I, Drew White, am requesting the post disaster procedures as
limit has been exceeded. If you have any questions about either letter, contact town hall.
well as the pre-disaster procedures. That is in place as required by law. Also an additional
Meetings - The town’s Assistant Attorney, Mr. Ralf Brookes will attend the regular
$1,700.00 was spent for call back programming system all monies spent on this also.
town council meeting on December the 7th. There are several big issues on the agenda, such
Thank you, Drew White,Inglis
as the extension of the commercial moratorium, a discussion of the Izaak Walton Investors/
Town of Inglis
Forum Architects Global Settlement offer and ballot questions for the upcoming elections.
November 17,2009
Lifting the moratorium has been kinda on hold awaiting the outcome of IWI’s challenge
Mr. White,
to the comprehensive plan amendment. The global settlement offer, proposed by IWI, and
ln reply to your note to the Commission: I, and possibly Commissioner Merritt,
Forum, grew out of the lawsuit against former Zoning Official Rebecca Jetton. It appears to
will be taking the necessary FCC licensing courses in the near future.we are in the process
wish another total review of their proposed project in Yankeetown. The Jetton lawsuit has
of completing a Disaster Plan and should have it in place and presented to the Commission
recently been ruled upon in our favor.
in January.
Ballot Questions - Several ballot questions are already proposed at this time. When
The 50, not 60, inch T.V. was purchased for a price that was reasonably higher
the election was moved to February, it was overlooked that the charter had specified odd
than smaller ones. The reason for the size is; 1. It will be used for Emergency Management
and even years for specific seats in the town government. The referendum should correct it.
Presentations. 2. It is presently being used by our instructor for Town-sponsored Computer
Other ballot questions may grow out of recent petitions.
Classes for instructional purposes (approximately 23 residents/students). 3. A future use will
Short Water Bills - A reminder that this month’s water bill has fewer days due to the
be “Film Night Out.”
holidays so it will be much lower. Unfortunately, those days will show up in next month’s
Let me list my “Frivolous Luxuries,” paid for by me: 1.Maintenance and landscap-
bill. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown.
ing of Town Hall/Community Center/Fire Dept - $600. 2.Travel & Lodging for Grant to Tal-
The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Health Membership Drive
lahassee, Jacksonville, etc. - $800 3. Travel & Lodging for courses on new Taxation Laws
This is a self-guided physical activity guaranteed to make you breathe deeply, clean
- $700. 4. lnglis Police Dept., 2 weapons/ammunition - $1200. 5. Repairs to Town Vehicle
your pores and feel like a million bucks. Leave the Park with a healthy glow and look for-
(tires, misc. repairs) - $350. 6. Donation to RABAC/Christmas Parade 2009 - $500. 7. Dona-
ward to a great night’s sleep. It is a local destination with a huge health benefit. Arrive by
tion to all previous RABAC events - $400. 8. Jewelry, watches, 9-11 coins, etc., (which as
car, kayak or bike without spending a whole lot on fuel and make it a once a week (or more)
of today have netted $600 toward the park). 9. Cash to Central Park - $500. 10. The exercise
habit. Bring a picnic lunch and a bottle or two of your favorite water. Health prescrip-
area was allocated $ZS,OOO. The cost of equipment is $24,990.00, but the sign is not cov-
tion: Walk the 3 miles of trails at your own pace and repeat as needed. Bring your family,
ered, and I will pay for the sign. (Would you like to help?) And there are more donations that
friends, neighbors or your canine buddy for a health-filled 2 hours and witness nature’s high-
I have made (i.e., V.F.W., Am-Vets, W.G.P., etc.).
definition views.
Your last comment of “WE can’t get together to do the right thing, so WE should do
We are now open until sunset, seven days a week. We can’t guarantee to cure what
nothing.” We have done nothing over the last 20 years. That certainly has not worked. May
ails you, but your Doctor may not recognize you the next time he/she sees you. The WGP is
I be so cruel as to ask what you have done for the Town?
located on Highway 40, West of Hwy 19 at 1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown.
I am available during business hours to discuss any part of Town operations. Please
avail yourself of the opportunity to meet with me and discuss these matters. There is a great
FOR THE ASTUTE BUYER, very unique
deal you need to know about all aspects of the Town, its charters, ordinances and operations.
GREEN home close to great fishing & boat
I would like to put an end to your obvious personal attacks before it gets out of hand.
ramps to the Gulf. Polysteel construction, 12
Regards, William Lake, Inglis Mayor, CC: Town of Inglis commissioners
inch thick walls built to withstand 250 mph
hurricane winds, special insulation for very
LOCAL SCHEDULE TO/FROM VA HOSPITAL IN GAINESVILLE
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday: The Van leaves the Citrus County Transit Of-
affordable electric bills and insurance be-
fice in Lecanto at 7:00 a.m. * Route: 491N, to 44E, to 41N & arrives at the Inverness K-Mart
cause of constructions. Upgraded stainless
at 7:30 a.m. *
steel appliances, too many upgrades to in-
Route: 41N to 486W to 491N to Beverly Hills & arrives at the Lecanto VA Clinic
clude. Owner will consider financing.
at 7:45 a.m. * ROUTE: 491N, to 41N to Dunnellon & arrives at Tractor Supply Company
LEASE OPTION AVAILABLE on this
in Dunnellon at 8:10 a.m. * ROUTE: 41N to Williston & arrives at Hardees in williston at
8:40 a.m. * ROUTE: Hwy. 121 to Gainesville, Van takes a right on S.W. Archer Rd. and ar-
new 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in
rives at the Veterans Administration Hospital at 9:10 a.m. UPON ARRIVAL, VETERANS
the Peaceful Acres community with ac-
SHOULD CHECK-IN WITH THE DAV TRANSPORTATION ON THE MAIN FLOOR.
cess to The Withlacoochee and Rainbow
The DAV Van leaves the VA Hospital at 2:00 p.m., and the return trip is in reverse
Rivers.
order: Gainesville, Williston, Dunnellon, Lecanto VA Clinic, Inverness K-Mart, and the Cit-
Diamond Investments, Inc.
rus County Transit Office.
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Licensed Real Estate Broker
Call Shirley at 352 400-0301
Real Estate Investment Consultant
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Mon-Friday
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