The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - February 13, 2013
From Dawn's Front Porch
By Newscaster Contributor Dawn Clary
YT Election Comment – There is only one question on the ballot for the upcoming
Yankeetown Election. The question concerns paying the town officials. The question says
only that the officials may be paid but not necessarily that the council will do that. It places
a cap on the amount that the officials will be paid if the council decides to pay themselves.
The maximum amount is set at 10% of the amount paid to the Levy County Commission-
ers. This is a Town Charter Amendment. The ballot question is posted on the YT web site
if you wish to read it again.
Internationally Famous Artist Puts Yankeetown on the Map – Last week a water-
color painting workshop/class was held at the Lion’s Club in Yankeetown by artist Tony
Couch. Mr. Couch is a very renown and successful artist who has written a book “Watercol-
or: You Can Do It” and has produced 10 “how to” CDs on drawing, design and watercolor
painting tips and techniques, of which several are used in state educational systems across
the nation. He received a BA degree in Art from the University of Tampa and specializes in
landscapes in an almost impressionistic style that is stunning.
About 30 people, some locals but many were from all over the country who converged on
Yankeetown for 5 days to learn from the master in hopes of improving their own work. The
class, which was a blast, was organized by local citizen Patricia Candela who spent about
8 months planning and working on the class, leaving no detail unattended. There are some
thoughts that Ms. Candela contributed somewhat to the economy by bringing in visitors to
the area, and that maybe we should look into doing more of this sort of thing. It was cer-
tainly a very good experience for those of us that attended. Much Thanks to Ms. Candela
Tony Couch teaching at the Lion’s Club. Mr. Couch is a very renown and successful artist who
and also the plethora of volunteers who helped in so many ways. Thanks to Susie Scho-
has written a book “Watercolor: You Can Do It” and has produced 10 “how to” CDs on draw-
field, who helped set up for the Town Council Meeting after a long first day, Gracie (and
ing, design and watercolor painting tips and techniques, of which several are used in state
Frank) lent tables, Kerry, who washed down Gracie’s tables. Pam, from Homosassa, kept us
educational systems across the nation.
in coffee all day, Sue Snook did a terrific job as receptionist. Sherry and Janet, were there
WGP Welcomes Founder of Mother Ocean
extra-early the first day to help set back up. Janet and Heidi brought extra chairs that were
easier to sit in. Canby picked up the hand sanitizer & crackers from Sam’s. Kathleen got us
Justin Riney (founder and CEO of Mother Ocean) will be stopping in Yan-
a couple of coffee pots from St. Anthony’s and Donna Norton made everything easy for us
keetown. Justin has started a year-long paddle-board along the coast of Florida to call at-
this morning by getting her Lions to go above and beyond after the game. It takes a village.
tention to Florida’s water issues. He began in Pensacola on January 01, 2013, will be in
Good Night and Good Luck
Jacksonville on July 04, at which point he will tackle theFlorida rivers.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Mother Ocean has Saturday morning shoreline clean-ups world-wide. The Friends
of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve have scheduled one to be held at the Preserve on Satur-
TOWN OF YANKEETOWN
day, February 16th from 9-10:30. We have also scheduled an afternoon talk at the Preserve
followed by the Spaghetti Dinner at the Inglis-Yankeetown Woman’s Club. For more on
Justin’s quest and adventures. Want to get involved? Let us know. Contact people for this
Notice is hereby given that Tammy Jones, Levy County Supervisors of Elections will hold
Viva Florida 500 event are Susan Steinhorst 352-447-5522, Corbe Feeney 352-447-3658.
a meeting to test the Logic and Accuracy Equipment that will be used in the Yankeetown
WTI Expo and Open House
General Elections scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
Are you thinking about how you can prepare for an exciting career that pays well
and doesn’t require college? WTI may have the answer you are looking for.
Schedule for testing the Logic and Accuracy Equipment will be on:
Anyone, including high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in seeing what
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm
WTI has to offer are invited to attend the Career Expo and Open House at Withlacoochee
Inglis / Yankeetown Lions Club
Technical Institute on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
22 59th Street
Students must provide their own transportation to and from WTI (no busses are
Yankeetown, Florida 34498
provided)Enter WTI at the eastern entrance off of Montgomery Street (across from the
Suncoast Federal ATM and district services building). For more information, contact WTI
All Interested Persons May Observe
at 726-2430 extension 4326
NATURE COAST WATER, INC. R&M
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Rebuilt - Repaired - Resealed
Complete Auto Repairs
CALL 352-447-6002 • Locally Owned & Operated
A/C - Brakes - Front End - Exhaust - TuneUps
Computer Diagnostics
12 MONTHS
FREE WATER ANALYSIS
SAME AS
Oil Changes While You Wait
CASH
4X4’s - RV’s - Trucks - Autos
Whole House Iron, Sulfur,
Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water
Free Estimates
Foreign & Domestic
Hardness, & Odor Removal
Systems Great for Residential,
352-447-0704
Visa - Mastercard - Discover
Services Available
RV & Commercial Use
Accepted
Fax Line 447-6040
SALT DELIVERY AVAILABLE
“WE BUY GOLD”
Brandell Campbell
Lisa VanDeBoe
Exceptional Jewelry • Custom Designing • Estate Buyer
Quarry Mgr.
SPECIALTY GEMS
Broker/Owner
Call 352-634-0129
Email: plantationlisa@yahoo.com
St. Catherine Quarry
Established 1985
Aggregates Division
See all the Citrus County listings on our Website:
600 S.E. Highway 19 • Crystal River, FL 34429
www.plantationrealtylistings.com
Office (352)793-4526
Florida Region
HOURS:
www.specialtygems.net
Fax (352)793-5682
Bushnell, FL. 33513
"Join us for the "Have a Heart
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
352-795-5900
Cell (352)427-6664
brcampbell@cemexusa.com
Charity Yard Sale" Feb 23rd"
Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm