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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
The Phantom Gourmet Returns
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Review of some of your Favorite Eating Establishments
CONCERNING TRANSMITTAL
The Phantom and his Companion had a The six enjoyed a variety of entries and ev-
couple of northern visitors in during the holi- erything was very good to great. Many break-
OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
days and were planning to take them to meet fast entries are also available and they are
local friends for lunch. While trying to de- open from 7 to 4 during the week and 9 to 3
LEVY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
cide where to go the Phantom noticed that on Saturday.
The meal was topped off when ev-
there were several newer establishments in
the area that the Companion and he hadn't eryone ordered Gelato, a form of very smooth
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Levy County Planning Commission,
Italian ice cream; which was worth the trip all
visited.
will hold a public hearing on Monday March 3, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board of
The Companion made a few calls, by itself. If you like decadence and aren't ter-
County Commissioners Meeting Room, 355 South Court Street, Bronson, Florida to
which revealed that among their local friends ribly worried about calories this Gelato is for
consider, for recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, PROPOSED
no one had visited these places; probability you. With a multitude of toppings almost any
AMENDMENTS TO THE LEVY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO IMPLE-
because they were new places in old loca- taste can be pleased. During the meal it was
MENT SCHOOL CONCURRENCY, INCLUDING THEADDITION OF THE PUBLIC
tions. Being a true adventurer the Compan- noted that only one of the group even knew
SCHOOLFACILITIES ELEMENT, REVISIONS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ion suggested that they try one of the un- about the place so the Phantom was coerced
ELEMENTAND REVISIONS TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION
knowns even thought she couldn't get any into writing a report for the readers of the
ELEMENT. Approved amendments will be forwarded to the Board of County Com-
reports, good or bad, on the establishments. Newscaster.
missioners for their review at a transmittal hearing on March 11, 2008.
So, after a long hiatus the Phantom
The Phantom, not quite as adven-
turesome since his reputation on finding bet- Gourmet will be riding again, occasionally,
Drafts of the proposed amendments are available for your review Levy County Plan-
ter than average places to eat was always on visiting the many eating establishments that
ning Department. The Planning Department is located at 380 South Court Street,
the line, reluctantly agreed. At the appointed have popped up in our area over the last few
Bronson, Florida, and is open for business between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
time (early afternoon) six of them met at The years. For those of you that don't remember
p.m., Monday through Friday. Written comments on this proposed amendment may
Vine Café in Inverness near the High School the Phantom's ranking system here it is once
be mailed to the attention of Shenley Neely, Planning Director at the above address or
at the corner of Line Ave and Grace. Since again. Service, Price, and most importantly
emailed to levyplng@bellsouth.net.
two of the group are vegetarians it worked Quality of Food are ranked, on a scale of
out well because several vegetarian selec- 1(very poor) to 5(excellent). Waiter symbols
Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to the pro-
tions are available in addition to the regular are for Service; this includes waiting time and
posed amendments.
fare for carnivorous beings such as the Phan- the attention of the server to your party (al-
ways water in glasses.) Dollar signs repre-
tom.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, a person deciding to appeal any deci-
The Vine Café offered several sent price. And forks represent quality of
sion made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting or at any
"Panini Specials" including Chicken, Beef and the food.
subsequent meeting to which the Board has continued its deliberations is advised
So for a first visit The Vine Café gets:
Veggies as well as a line of Café Sandwiches
that such person will need a record of all proceedings and may need to ensure that a
including Tuna, Chicken, and Egg salads,
verbatim record of all proceedings is made, which must include the testimony and
$$$
Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham all with or without
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
cheese (kid stuff is also available). There were
also soups and salads for lighter appetites.
Pub. Feb 20, 2008
Chief Bible Recommends
Robert Goode, Candidate
Possible Replacement
Inglis police Chief Timothy Bible,
Bible permission to interview the applicants
For Inglis Commission
in an interview with The Newscaster said he
and do background checks, and disciplinary
would recommend Tommy Mashburn, former
checks. The process lasted about 3 weeks.
Levy County Sheriff Deputy as his replace-
Bible made his recommendation to
My name is ROBERT GOODE and I am running for one of three Inglis Commis-
ment if one is needed.
the Inglis commission in a special meeting
sion seats in the March 11 election. My interests are fishing, amateur radio and protecting
Bible said Mashburn came in first
scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, February 19th.
the Nature Coast. I am presently on the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club Board of Directors
in the list of four applicants for the job. Bible
The commission was also expected to dis-
and chairman of the 2008 I/Y Seafood Festival. I have lived in Florida fourteen years, the
has applied for active duty in Iraq and if ac-
cuss and vote on the hiring of a chief and a
last five have been in Inglis where my wife Karen and I chose to make our permanent
cepted for that job he would likely know by
salary package.
home. Karen and I are truly interested in the town, it's future success in the changes
March 4-5th. He said if he did not qualify for
Bible said his recommendation is
coming and protecting the environment and aquifer effected by these changes.
the job he would be returning to his chief's
based on the entire process and the commis-
Change IS coming quickly to Inglis. If ever there was a time for voters to express
job in Inglis. He still has to go through psy-
sion may not go along with him. Coming in
themselves, it is in this election. Lack of communications between the town government
chiatric evaluation and pass the physical fit-
second was a Hernando applicant, third was
and the people has always been a problem. If you are tired of being a mushroom, and
ness test.
former Inglis police chief Steve Dixon and
being kept in the dark, now is the time to make a difference. You as a voter can turn on the
The Inglis town commission gave
fourth was an applicant from Deland.
light by making the right choice when you vote.
My platform is open government with citizen input, tight budgets, encouraging
the right kind of business and planned growth which we can't stop but can control. My
goal is to restore pride in the town, make citizens aware of what is going on in their town
government, try to keep the town within the budget to avoid more tax hikes, work with free
government sources to create safe clean jobs for all ages, and utilize our wonderful
community center that is seldom used for education and recreation for everyone.
I served 8 years in the United States Navy, 27 years with the Federal Aviation
Administration, and 10 years with private industry. While working for the government I
was the technical lead for a major system acquisition in order to bring the FAA into the
20th century. This background will be utilized in city government to ensure sound policy
making, sensible leadership and protecting our environment and aquifer.
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VOTE "GOODE" FOR THE
"GOOD" OF THE INGLIS!
Paid Political Announcement Paid For And Approved By Robert Goode, Candidate for Inglis Town Commission (NP)