The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - March 31, 2010
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
From Yankeetown Town Hall
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
Water Conservation - Town Council has passed a resolution proclaiming April as “Water
Conservation Month”. Promoted by SWFWMD, the resolution calls upon each citizen and
business to help protect this resource. They have given us two tip sheets, one for saving wa-
ter indoors and one for outdoors which are available at town hall free of charge. The biggest
potential water saver indoors could be your toilet. Replacing an older toilet with one of the
new low-flow models would save an estimated 870 gallons per month.
Garbage Good News - Our garbage collection contract with Waste Pro is coming up for
renewal. Per Waste Pro they will not be asking for a rate increase. The contract renewal
discussion will be on the agenda for the next regular council meeting.
Job Openings - Yankeetown will have an opening on the Board of Adjustments and
also the Board of Trustees. The BOA handles such things as zoning appeals and variance
requests. For more information contact ZO Chris Fineout. The BOT oversees the Withla-
coochee Gulf Preserve. To apply just drop a letter by town hall stating why you would like
to be on either of these boards, and a resume.
Garbage Workshop - The Council held a workshop last week to revisit the new garbage
ordinance. There have been some complaints concerning the new requirements. Many of
The Y-I Woman’s Club yearly Educational Salad Luncheon was an astounding success with over
what is perceived to be new requirements are really not new but rather the implementation
100 people coming out to enjoy the fund raiser. Over 40 salads were available to be sampled
of the rules which have been on the books for years. The workshop allowed the council to
with few being duplicates. Homemade lemon pie rounded out the noon meal. In the fore-
air their opinions which were quite diverse, however since it was a workshop, no actions
ground are Principal Hayes followed in the salad line by Carol Karsner and daughter Leslie
were taken. A special meeting on the subject is planned for April 14th at 7:00PM at the
Dasch. The Woman’s Club is blessed with talented membership who can also create some excit-
Lion’s Club.
ing dishes. The thrift shop was also open for business at the clubhouse on 56 St Yankeetown.
More Sadness in the Swamp - At the passing of Mrs. Jean Dawkins, my deepest sym-
PUBLIC NOTICE
pathy to Mr. Ed Dawkins, who serves on our Storm Water and Drainage Committee, for the
TOWN OF YANKEETOWN WILL HAVE ONE (1) SEAT OPEN ON
loss of his devoted companion. Mrs. Dawkins had been a Yankeetownian for many years
and had a lot of very good friends to whom we also extend our sympathies as they have lost
THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
a friend. I will miss her intelligence, her willingness to share ideas with understanding and
her kindness. I will miss just seeing her riding the streets of Yankeetown on her bicycle.
The Town of Yankeetown will have one (1) seat that will become available in
Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown.
April 2010 on the Board of Adjustment.
The Board of Adjustment addresses zoning variances and issues pertaining to
Mrs. Jean Dawkins, Yankeetown
zoning appeals. Duties may include but are not limited to attending meetings, hearings,
Mrs. Jean Dawkins passed away on March 22, 2010, at age 79. She was born in
reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence, coordinating with other Town Offi-
Shelbyville, Ky. She is survived by her husband Ed Dawkins, daughter Nina Bailey, her
cials, Town Boards, Attorney’s, Agencies and Consultants. For further information con-
three wonderful grand children, Brad, Jeremy and Sarah, and two sisters, Doris Parks and
cerning the Boards responsibilities, please contact the Town of Yankeetown’s Zoning Of-
Lucille Roberts. A family memorial Service will be held in Shelbyville, Ky.
ficial at 352-447-5435.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, C/O
Applicants that are approved will be required by the State of Florida to file a
Town Hall Yankeetown, Fla.
yearly financial statement.
Call The Newscaster Hotline with your opinion, leave your name
Interested parties should submit a resume, along with a cover letter, to the Town
Clerk of the Town of Yankeetown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
with a recorded message:  352-897-0381 Dunnellon
Town Hall is located at 6241 Harmony Lane, Yankeetown, Florida.
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