The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - March 26, 2008
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
To the Editor:
Re: Y-I Woman's Club
For the past two years and also recently there has been an insidious rumor that the
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
Yankeetown/Inglis Woman's club is a political organization.
As a long time member and past president I can state that this rumor is totally
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
without foundation.Members political views are not allowed within the confines of the club or
I would like to respond to a question that was submitted in a letter to the editor last
any functions sponsored by it.
week concerning who was the "bright spark" who authorized the "Its a drought-conserve"
Furthermore, very few of our members are Yankeetown residents,the majority are
signs that are in front of town hall and a few other places in town. I guess the bright spark
from Inglis with a few from Citrus County and some, who though now live out of state,continue
would be the Southwest Florida Water Management District. If you go to the web site that is
to be dues paying members.
on the sign you will find a wealth of information on the water situation. SWFMD gave the
The Woman's Club was founded as a philanthropic venture to help our school, Youth
signs away free and our new Deputy Clerk, Sharon Mudge took the time to work through the
ranch, college scholarships,soft ball and little leagues,both volunteer fire stations and a host
process to get the signs and make them available, for free, to individuals who care about
of other worthy causes.
Florida's water supply.
The Woman's Club cordially invites any woman to attend our monthly meeting on
The letter seemed to imply that because we have leakage in our distribution system,
the first Wednesday of the month at 1.30 p.m. as our guest,to see how we operate.You may
we no longer have any responsibility to be concerned about water usage that is within our
even decide to join us!
Peg Spetz,Yankeetown
control. While we do have significant leakage in our distribution, I do not believe that we
Letter to the Editor:
should exacerbate the drought problem further by not caring about wasting water that is in
Re: Strawberry Festival Thanks
our control. I just don't think that our leakage problem gives us a free pass. The town hall
On behalf of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce I would like to take this opportunity to
staff is concerned about our distribution leakage. There are several projects in the works to
thank everyone who assisted with the 21st Annual Little Miss Strawberry and Miss Straw-
mitigate the problem. The problem has existed for years and years. We are open to any
berry Princess Pageant in Floral City. Special congratulations are extended to all of the young
suggestions from previous Water Liasons as to what they would recommend. I guess that I
ladies who participated, and accolades to the winners Alexis Lawson; Little Miss Strawberry
was sleeping in class when they covered building Rome in a day.
Princess, and Faith Alexander; Miss Strawberry Princess.
I would also like to respond to the comments made by another "guest commentary"
Additionally, I would like to express my sincerest appreciation to the sponsors of the
in last week's Newscaster. The commentator, Carl Mazzuca, seems to feel that this column had
event,tabulator Arnold Virgilio, and the Color Guard from VFW Post #4337 for facilitating the
humiliated or embarrassed individuals by reporting on their activities. I report the actions of
Opening Ceremony; Jim Black, Victor Houston, Jim Janicki, Tom Zurawsk, and Victor Podolak.
people as they affect the town. The author's rational that somehow making these actions
Your participation and dedication made it all possible. I look forward to working with you
known to the public is improper truly escapes me. If an individual is embarrassed or humili-
again next year at the 22nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Strawberry Princess Pageant,
ated by their actions when they are brought to light, then perhaps they may wish to rethink
hosted by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce.
the things that they are doing. Sunshine is not just for governments anymore.
Mary-Ann Virgilio,Pageant Chairperson, Inverness
One last point, I find Carl Mazzuca's reference to intimidation interesting. I agree
Letter to the Editor:
completely that intimidation is a horrible thing. Ask any of the 29 individuals of this commu-
Re: Letter of Thanks
nity, well it was 29 some have been dropped from the suit, who have been sued by Forum
The family of Kennith Townsend would like to thank the local churches, businesses and
Architects how they feel about it.
friends for their generosity and support during out time of bereavement. Also, a special thank
Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary Mayor of Yankeetown
Three Released from Lawsuit
you to the Town of Inglis for allowing us the use of the Community Center. Everything has
been much appreciated.
The Townsend Family
March 14th Dave Gatelein, Lillian (Sally) Cox and Bill Cox were voluntarily dismissed
Letter to the Editor:
from the Forum vs. Yankeetown 30 lawsuit filed by Forum Architects against 30 Inglis and
Re: "Who sprayed Gulf Hammock with a Helicopter?"
Yankeetown citizens. The 27 persons are being sued for tortuous interference with a business
Over the past several years, someone has continually sprayed the flood plains of our
relationship and conspiracy. In addition, there is a separate count against Michael Peters for
last remaining wetlands. Since this is a hunting reserve, most hunters thought that the flood
defamation. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District
plains would be cleared and replanted.
of Florida, Gainesville division.
As of this date, no trees have been replanted. So, my question is, "Why was it
Forum alleges that the S.W.A.Y. citizens group was organized to stop I.W.I.'s devel-
sprayed with herbicide so strong that it killed all vegetation, except cedar and pine?" My
opments in Yankeetown and that the S.W.A.Y. group raised money to defeat the development.
second question, "Did anyone have a permit to spray this area?" If so, my next question is,
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"What agency issued this permit to spray this delicate flood plain?"
Since the state and the environmental agency uses satellite images to purchase and
El Ranchito
control all wetlands, what images would you get from Gulf Hammock, with all vegetation
dead?
Hulon Futch, Inglis
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