The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - February 20, 2008
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Editorial
Letter to the Editor:
Re: What We Are and What We Do
The Inglis Gilley-Long- Osteen VFW Post 8698 is a nonprofit, charitable organiza-
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
tion. The objectives of the VFW and its Auxiliaries are fraternal, patriotic, historical and
educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
property in the 1980's and has continued to
comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and
By
the time you read this, the
maintain that the commercial usage is still in
orphans the. Our motto is "To honor the dead, by helping the living." Our VFW Post has
Sherwood Partners VS Yankeetown trial
affect. Yankeetown has maintained that the
approximately 150 members and the Ladies Auxiliary has 91, and 65 Men's Auxiliary members.
should be nearing an end. The trial is the
nonconforming use is no longer allowed be-
We
are extremely proud of our community service record in Inglis. The members
of
culmination of an almost two decade long dis-
cause the tank farm was long ago abandoned
our Post and Ladies Auxiliary have strived to build on four principles: Service to our veterans.
pute over the zoning of a large parcel of prop-
and the nonconforming use was discontin-
Service to our youth. Service to our community. Promote patriotism. Each of these principles
erty, which runs along 50th street from CR 40
ued.
represents what our Post has aimed to do, to give back to the community in which we live and
to
the river. The property is approximately
5
Yankeetown entered into develop-
help the veterans that have given so much to defend our great country. In doing this, we
acres and is locally known as the Saxon prop-
ment agreement negotiations with Wickman
remember our comrades who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms. Also, we will
erty as for years the abandoned building still
under the previous administration. Wickman
never forget our POW/MIA's. What we do and how we hope make a difference. Interacting
sported the Saxon sign. The property was the
then transferred his negotiation agreement to
with our comrades forges new friendships. Each member gets out of it what he or she puts into
site of an oil transfer facility. Several years
Sherwood Partners who ultimately submitted
it. We believe that helping other veterans and doing community service is a positive force in
ago the oil tanks were removed and a major
a
development proposal. The negotiations
our community. Also, our Post is a great place to gather and socialize. We distribute Buddy
clean up of the site was preformed.
were terminated and Sherwood Partners has
Poppies to raise money for direct assistance to disable veterans. In the Community, We are
One
of the major misunderstandings
taken the issue to the courts. YT attempted
extremely proud of our work in the community.
among the public is that the town changed
to
resolve the issue in court years ago but
Girl Scouts , Donating to Yankeetown School & Crest School. Cancer Aid and Re-
the zoning on the property. It is a difficult
apparently stopped pursuing it due to the le-
search Memorial Day services and Flags on veteran's graves Conduct POW/MIA, Patriot's
concept for people to think in terms of a world
gal expense. Sometimes there is no easy reso-
Day and other national ceremonies. These activities promote a positive image of our VFW
before zoning but the tank farm was built be-
lution and you just have to plow through.
Post in the community and county . The VFW offers a place to meet and visit with friends and
fore Yankeetown had zoning. When YT insti-
Otherwise problems can just fester and ulti-
neighbors. There is a variety of fine people in our organization. Many long friendships have
tuted zoning around the early 1960's the piece
mately cause you more heartburn than if you
been formed by members. We are very proud of our Post and the people who have volun-
was
designated as
residential from day 1 and
just faced up to the problem in the first place.
teered, and continue to make it number one.
that has never changed. The commercial us-
The trial was to begin on Monday
There is a common bond that exists between veterans. It's a bond of friendship,
age
of the piece was then nonconforming.
YT
the 18th and was scheduled to run 4 days. It
brotherhood and solidarity that civilians might not understand. It's our shared experience, a
zoning regulations allow continued operation
is
not known how long it will take to get
a
sense of duty and love of our country. We have chosen to serve to maintain our freedom and
of
nonconforming uses
but if that use is dis-
decision.
our way of life for our children and all the children in America. We love this country with all its
continued for a specified length of time, the
Special Thanx to all those who came
splendor, majesty and even problems. It is our country ... right or wrong. We must never forget
nonconforming use cannot restart and usage
out to the Tarmac meeting, no one can say
our fallen comrades who paid the ultimate price for our freedom and our missing in action.
must from then on revert to the allowed us-
Yankeetown doesn't listen to both sides. The
They are our real heroes.
L
inda Dreblow, VFW Post 8698, Inglis
age. It is this point which is at the heart of the
Healthcare Scholarships Available
council has gotten many compliments on how
dispute between YT and Sherwood Partners
well they had done their homework. Good
and Vic Wickman. Vic Wickman bought the
Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary.
Through the generosity of others especially the Volunteer Services League at
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Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River, the Seven Rivers Medical & Educa-
tional Foundation is able to provide scholarships to students who are pursuing careers in the
Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator Mark Garcia with the Levy County
healthcare profession. The Foundation is now accepting applications for scholarships in
Sheriff's Office or you can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477. The
amounts up to $1,500.00 to assist with tuition or textbook expenses.
suspect's description is listed below and they should be considered armed and dangerous.
To
receive an application, mail your request to Seven Rivers Medical & Educational Founda-
Suspect # 1: Black male, unknown age, possibly young, 5'06"-5'09", thin build, wearing red
tion, P. O. Box 232, Crystal River, FL 34423. Alternatively, you may send your request by e-
faded shorts, black long sleeve shirt and had a red shirt tied around his face. Suspect was
mail to info@7rmeded.org.
armed with a shotgun.
To
be considered
for a scholarship, applicants must be a) local area residents,
b)
Suspect # 2: Black male, unknown age, possibly young, approximately 5'06"-5'09", stocky
graduating high school seniors or students enrolled at a college or vocational/technical
build approximately 225 lbs., wearing a white shirt around his face, unknown clothing.
school, and c) pursuing education for a career in the healthcare profession. Upon completion
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12
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