The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - March 3, 2010
Letter to the Editor,
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
MY STORY, MY PROMISE, MY VOICE
Being a victim of COPD I’ve recently spent time at Seven Rivers Memorial Hos-
pital, Crystal River. Brought in by ambulance to the ER, kept overnight to monitor blood
From Yankeetown Town Hall
pressure & other vitals my story could have ended there.
My family filled me in on the next five critical days. Fighting to breath I remember
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
little, maybe that is good. My husband, children, friends & professionals were my voice.
While there were no candidates on the ballot we still had a pretty good turn out for
They meet, demanded, discussed & absorbed everything said. The hard work paid off, I am
the election with 158 people coming out to vote. Everyone seemed to have their favorite
recovering with a new attitude about my health.
question. The planning people were closely watching the amendment on the Capital Im-
The day I was discharged a volunteer told me how sad it makes her when she hears
provements Element. For some reason the amendment concerning odd/even election year
people “BAD MOUTH” SEVEN RIVERS. I told her of all my good fortune. I promised
designation, had generated a lot of comments. The original amendment to change the elec-
her I’d be the voice for this fine hospital.
tion date from October to February was done as a favor to the town clerk who had to run an
My point in telling “My Story” is for the sole purpose of showing pride in our local
election and do the town budget at the same time in October and was falling over from ex-
hospital & community. Like all else in life there is not always a happy ending. So let’s give
haustion. However some seem to see this move as a dastardly plot. At any rate the inconsis-
thanks to the Employees of Seven Rivers, the EMT, the First Responders & anyone else I
tency in referral to whether it is an odd/even year caused by this change has been cleared up.
may not have mentioned.
Almost everyone liked the residency requirement to run for office. All the charter amend-
WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT THEM? Maybe we need to do our part, shake a
ments passed except the pay for town officials. There were a lot of philosophical discussions
hand, and say “Thanks”. I got a second chance to do it. I wish everyone did.
about this. Some thought that pay would increase the pool of prospective candidates willing
Sincerely, Arlene Monteverde, Inglis, Fl
to serve in the government, some didn’t feel that the town had the money anyway and no
Paid Announcement, Paid for and Approved by Arlene Monteverde
one wants an increase in taxes of course. Some thought that at least the option should be
“Way Too Everything’”
available to future council if it was deemed needed or necessary. Ultimately the idea failed
to pass.
Commentary By Michael A. White
The advisory referendum asking to adopt an ordinance so that you could not swim
We as Inglis Citizens have been Paying Way Too Much, for way too little, for way too
at the Winding River Park failed. The majority expressed their opinion that they want to al-
long! We vote people into office, they are supposed to do what the majority wishes, not
low swimming at this park. The new park ordinance that was recently passed only prohibits
what was their own (hidden) agenda. We voted a Mayor in to office, now he thinks he’s
swimming at the Yacht Basin Park. The vote on this issue upholds the present ordinance as
the anointed one (sound familiar?). He has an office in town hall that should be given to
written.
the 5 commissioners that do all the work and have no office.
WGP T-Shirts - Believe it or not summer is coming. You probably need some new
Inglis wonders why it’s on the abyss of collapse (only it’s governing body), that
Ts. The Friends of the WGP have got T-shirts for sale. They are $12.50 for one or $20 for
would be the incorporated’ part, it would still be Inglis with a few changes. All the saber
two. Men’s come in bamboo green and the women’s are aqua. Contact Ellen Klee or Jack
rattling is playing on fear, it does nothing to stop people with common sense; more than
Schofield for one and help support the park.
a few of us can add and subtract.
Happy Birthday to Councilman Jack Schofield, and Town Clerk Laura Coyle.
If You take a budget of $1.2 million (& growing), subtract $400,000. the Mayor
Special Thanx to the citizens that served on the election board as poll workers. They
says is tax base here, that leaves $800,000. from franchise, building permit, municipal
put in a very very long day. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of
service taxes and Fees that we Pay as a town. Way too much for way too little!
Yankeetown
People talked to in Crystal River are ecstatic with Sheriff’s coverage. CRPD was a
money pit, their town council understood. People in Cedar Grove have nothing but more
Census Job Application Sites
dollars in bank accounts, being spent in their community after un-incorporating. Just
The Census Bureau has set up local application and testing sites across Levy Coun-
think of all the people Bill Lake, Bob Goode and others could help with their money,
ty for people to apply for its good paying jobs. These temporary positions are to begin in
if they weren’t “donating to our government” for crazy assessments, franchise fees and
March and substantial mileage reimbursement is included. The dates and times vary, with
total waste of resources done daily? They (some of you reading this) give to the people
both day, evening and weekend times available. Locations are in Bronson, Cedar Key,
of Inglis without anyone being aware of it (this is the definition of grace, when you give
Chiefland, Fanning Springs, Inglis, Otter Creek, Williston, and Yankeetown. You must call
of yourself expecting nothing in return).
the Census Bureau’s toll-free number to register to apply at one of the sites. The number is
We need to change what we’re doing; I’ve had one commissioner come to me to talk
1-866-861-2010.
about towns problems (since 2004). Have you ever had a commissioner ask you what
you think? I go to Food Ranch, talk to a number of people every week, some come by
PRIME CORNER COMMERCIAL LOT
my business, no one is happy (Until Now!). Most see a light at the end of the tunnel’
with over 250 foot frontage on 19 and over 370
now.
feet on Inglis Avenue. 1370 sq ft building with
If you’ve been to a meeting last 6 months You’d see our female commissioner is no
one office 20x14 and another 12x9 and 26x28
more than the mayor’s vote. She takes her nod from him regularly, was appointed, has
garage parking with 12.6 foot high ceilings and
never been elected. That trend shouldn’t continue. I wasn’t elected either, however I was
2 roll up doors, fenced. Zoned C-1 commercial
highest vote receiver prior Mrs. Merritt being confirmed; more politics as usual in Inglis.
makes it available for many purposes. Offered
When this stuff happens, I’m first to point it out (like Walter Brown) before they make it
at $175,000
worse; doesn’t help, they make it worse anyway. If Inglis (government) wanted to save
GOING GREEN? Check out this 3 bedroom 2 bath
itself it wouldn’t hide behind lawyer’s double talk, it would talk and listen to the people.
home with beautiful lanai. Built with poly steel con-
I asked earlier: has a commissioner or mayor talked to you or your family members
struction, Other features are split bedroom, cathedral
lately? If not, are they doing what you want or need to see done? Their answer is “you
ceilings, specially designed master bath, custom ce-
never show up at meetings”. (well we have lately, haven’t we?)
ment/marble/granite countertops and window sills,
Guess what politicians, if I show up to put your butt in that seat, you darn sure better
all located on 3 platted lots in Inglis. Call for more
do what the people know is right; that’s your Job; Mine isn’t to babysit you because your
information.
brain cells are pickled, or on vacation.
Diamond Investments, Inc.
We’ve given way too much (of ourselves), for way too little (from our government)
Darryl A. Diamond
352-447-4442
for way too long, for this town, today almost nothing to show for it.
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Investment Consultant
P.S. I would encourage everyone to put Bob Goode as a write in candidate. We cannot
Darryl & Vicki Diamond
afford to lose the Best Commissioner Inglis has ever had!
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