The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Yankeetown Mayor's Report
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A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
sponsor of the ad. All advertising must be validated with a signed authorization form and
IWI Wastewater Permit - We have received a pending draft permit from Florida
be paid for in advance according to state law. For information on placing advertising with
Department of Environmental Protection for a domestic wastewater treatment facility on
The Newscaster call 352-489-4588 during normal business hours.
From Inglis Town Hall
CR 40. The responsible official for the permittee was listed as James Sherwood of Sher-
wood Partners for Izaak Walton Investors. The permit appears to be for a waste water plant
with a design capacity of .034 Million Gallons a Day (MGD) but per the permit, is limited to
Commissioner Mosher has decided not to seek re-election, March 15th due to health
a permitted capacity of .02 MGD because of limits of the disposal capacity on the land. The
concerns. Gary has been a valuable asset to Inglis. He has devoted many years to the town
new proposal appears to have a spray field type of approach for disposal. The draft permit
and its citizens, and has always considered the people first in all his decisions. Gary will be
has just been received and will be under review. Anyone wishing a copy of the permit can
greatly missed please keep our friend Gary in your prayers.
pick one up at the hall.
Congratulations to Amvets on their grand opening of their new building. The grand
Anniversary – I totally forgot the water plants 2nd birthday which was in Janu-
opening was a great success.
ary. It’s hard to believe that the plant is now 2 years old. Also the spray field has preformed
Commissioner Kellmen and I attended a grant writing class at the Central Florida Com-
very well. Some people did not seem to have much confidence it and I know that they will
munity College, in Chiefland. The instructor was our own Marilyn Ladner, Provost of the
be very glad to hear that the science did work out.
Chiefland Campus. Mrs. Ladner plans future classes for the attendees. The skill of grant
Library Web Site - People may not be aware that the FRIENDS of A.F. Knotts Pub-
writing is important these days for elected officials to be acquainted with, and the network-
lic Library have a very nice web site where you can check up on their programs and library
ing that comes from attending these classes is invaluable.
information. The site gives an overview of the history of the Yankeetown library which was
Mayor Lake, Chief Dixon, and Commissioner Webb attended a presentation by Sheriff
started in 1959. It also has both new and historical recipes from the 50’s. The Friends are
Smith on the prospects of a new dispatching system he wants for Levy County. There was
a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the library, its growth, and it’s educational
discussion of the amount that Inglis would be required to pay, as our share for the sys-
and enrichment programs. Link to their site by going to http://thenewscaster.com and go to
tem. Our town took the position that we cannot afford to contribute to the new system. We
the links page.
suggested that the county seek alternate means of financing.
WGP - The building is rapidly approaching achieving its Certification of Occu-
Levy County, through its attorney, Anne Bast Brown, has informed us that it will be
pancy. There may be a need of more volunteers to get the interior in shape. If you would
seeking a new lease agreement, or transfer of ownership to Inglis, of South Levy Park. The
like to donate some time, contact the Friends of the WGP.
Commission will be reviewing both possibilities in the near future.
Valentines Day - Don’t forget that the Yankeetown School is having a Spaghetti
Just when we thought the gas transmission line had passed through here, the pipeline
Dinner, and other fun stuff. The fund raiser is to help support an educational trip to the Pi-
workers are back. A pressure check of the pipe under the Withlacoochee River indicated a
geon Key Marine Science Center. Science knowledge is a good thing. It is very important
problem and needs replacing. The pipeline company has extended its apologies and prom-
that we try and interest kids in science. While our society seems to revere sports figures and
ises that the work continues during daylight hours. It’ is reassuring to know they check, and
business leaders, scientists will be the biggest contributors to our standards of living and
recheck, all the work as they go along.
health of the planet. Good Night and Good Luck
Beginner computer classes will start March 2nd, at the Inglis Community Center. It is
Billiards Tournament to Benefit Food Bank
free and you don’t need to have your own computer. Please contact Inglis Town Hall to sign
Inglis Commissioner Drinda Merritt
up, 447-2203.
The We Care Food Pantry, Homosassa, is having an 8-Ball Tournament fundraiser
Candidates Qualify for March 15th Inglis Election
on Sat., Feb. 26 at Capone’s Billiards, located at 10463 County Line Rd. in Spring Hill, FL.
Doors will open at 11:00 a.m.; sign-up will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon;
Candidates who have qualified for the March 15 Town of Inglis General Election:
and the games will start at 1:00 p.m. The entry fee per person is $20, and no table fees will
Two candidates for MAYOR - William “Bill” J. Lake (incumbant) and James Williams;
be charged. There will be door prizes and 50/50 drawings. Bring a non-perishable food
five candidates for Inglis Town Commission (Two Seats will be open) - Thomas “Tom” J.
item and get an extra ticket for the door prize drawings! Half the entry money will go to
Brennan, David Harding, Sally Price, Robert “Bob” Webb (incumbant) and Andrew “Drew”
1st, 2nd and 3rd-place winners, and the other half of the proceeds will go to the We Care
Michael White. Commissioner Gary Mosher, whose term will be ending, is not seeking re-
Food Pantry, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) public charity. If you would like transportation to
election.
the tournament, please call the food bank at (352) 628-9333 to arrange it.
Wilderness Circle Gathering
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM. FREE Native American prayer circle. Indian
NAPA Auto &
blood not required, just the Indian heart. Mackie Sanford of Cherokee heritage will lead
the Circle. A fire will be built in the center. A pot luck dinner follows and then music in the
Truck Parts
afternoon. Contact Betty Berger for details (352) 447-2736.
Fax: 352-447-6099
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