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FLOYD CRAIG FOR MAYOR
Encore for Inglis meet the candidates!
Citizens of Inglis, I have not written in quite some time, but now feel I must speak
Come out and meet the candidates running for the Inglis Town Commission and
up due to the upcoming election. My husband and I have been residents here for over 16
Inglis Town Mayor. This forum will be held Thursday, March 5th 2009 from 7:00pm-9:00pm in
years now and we love our little community.
the Inglis Community Center. There are two commission seats open with three candidates
Of the two candidates running , Floyd Craig is a very kind and nice man, a war
running; Incumbent Commissioner Gary Mosher, Andrew (Michael) White and Bob Webb.
veteran, and been a resident here for many years. He has been a champion of children and
Mayor Carolyn Risher is not running for re-election and there are two candidates running for
veterans and for these reasons alone, I think he would be the best choice for Mayor. The
the office of Mayor: Bill Lake and Floyd Craig. The election will be held March 10th, 2009.
position of mayor in this Town is merely a clerical (signs letters, correspondence,etc.) and
Show your interest in your town’s government structure. Bring your questions and receive
a ceremonial one. He would be civil at meetings and would be one who would reach out
the answers you have been looking for. This event will be moderated by Drinda Merritt and
and work with the Commissioners in trying to achieve good things for this Town of ours.
is sponsored by the Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee (RABAC). Refresh-
I have been at enough meetings, both prior to Bill Lake becoming a Commis-
ments will be served.
sioner and afterwards and I'm telling you that you do not want him as mayor. Prior to him
Yankeetown Gospel Sing
becoming a comissioner, My husband and myself were targets of his rage- calling out our
names in meetings in an attack in order to intimidate us -- merely because we did not share
The Gospel Tellers, singers of old time Sacred songs of the Savior with acoustic
his views.
instruments at Yankeetown Community Church, Saturday March 14th at 6:00PM. All Wel-
This has happened on several occasions-- Since becoming a Commissioner, he
come. Free will offering.
has again called us out in the public meeting arena--spouting off whatever meanness he
Reception honoring Mayor Carolyn Risher
could. I have never seen such an arrogant, mean-spirited and unhappy person in all of my
The Town of Inglis will host a reception in honor of Mayor Carolyn Risher who will
life. I can even remember a time before he was a Commissioner that he was unhappy with
be leaving office after 18 years of service and dedication to the Town of Inglis and it's
the Commission. He was belligerent and mean and sat with his back to the Commission in
residents. This event will be held at the Inglis Community Center on Thursday, March 26th,
protest. Hello?Hello? Are we back in grade school? In all of my time here, I have never
2009 from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Public cordially invited to attend.
witnessed such behavior in anyone, much less a Town Official. And quite frankly, it is
RABAC Meeting Night Rescheduled
embarrassing.
The monthly meeting for the Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee has
My husband and I stayed away from Town meetings for some time--because of
been rescheduled from March 5th, 2009 to March 12th, 2009. The meeting will be held at 7pm
being burned out on seeing feuding, fighting and biting comments being made back and
in the Inglis Community Center. Please call Valarie Davenport, chairperson of RABAC at 352-
forth,etc. We've been to several meetings now over several months, and I have to say that
447-3323 for more information.
it is a breath of fresh air. The meetings are being run in a very civil manor, with no personal
attacks allowed.
Cracker Dinner and Tour
All we need now is Commissioners and a mayor who will work together, agreeing to
The public is invited to Cracker dinner and tour Thurs. March 5, 11:30 AM 11020 N.
disagree at times , but seeking to do the work for the people who live here and doing it in
Citrus Ave, Dessie Smith's old house owned by Candace Boothe now. Donation box avail-
a civil manor. We don't need someone who constantly points fingers, makes mean-spirited
able. Candy and Betty Berger will speak about Dessie March 7, Saturday from 10 to 4:00 PM
remarks, partakes in name-calling and bragging and in-your-face politics.
Heritage Day at Homosassa Wildlife Park. Candy Boothe and Betty Berger will speak about
Please----for the sake of Town Peace----ELECT FLOYD CRAIG !!
Dessie Smith Prescott. Dessie's mementos will be displayed. Other speakers will also be
Rhonda O. Kline
present. There will be a book signing of Betty Berger's "Back Roads" book, history of this
Paid Political Ad Paid For And Approved By Rhonda O. Kline,
area at above dates.
On behalf of Floyd Craig, Candidate for Inglis Mayor
Clubs in the Inglis Community Center
Monday nights will have you in stitches at the Inglis Community Center. The Inglis Sew
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
and Sew's Quilting Club meets every Monday night from 6pm-9pm. The Scrappers
Do you have questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Insurance, Part D
Scrapbooking and Card Making Club meets the First and Third Monday nights from 7pm-
Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings? If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer
9pm. Come on out and explore a new craft or revisit an old hobby. Either way, it is a great night
program with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. SHINE provides free, unbiased and
out for what has turned out to be a a quite popular "Hen Party". Please contact Drinda Merritt
confidential assistance. If you cannot come to a site or want to know a site close to you, call
for the Quilting Club at 352-447-3585 after 6pm and on weekends or for scrapbooking, call
the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243. SHINE's next site is on: Wed, March 11th 10:00-Noon
Valarie Davenport at 352-447-3323 for more information. There is something for everyone at
AF Knotts Public Library, Yankeetown
every level, from novice to expert.
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Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
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Dine-In or Take-Out
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5:00-8:00 pm
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