PAGE 4 April 2, 2008
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Emergency Training Exercise
Real Estate Today
Itís Spring and the wild flowers are back!
Set For WTI April 3rd
A Guest Commentary by Darryl Diamond
from the rather large community
An emergency training exercise is scheduled for Thurs., April 3, at the Withlacoochee
If you drive east along County Road
that wishes to be approved on
Technical Institute (WTI), located at 1201 W. Main St., Inverness from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This
40 into Dunnellon, you can notice the lovely
the east side of Dunnellon are
drill will bring together first responders to practice emergency procedures for Progress Energy's
wild flowers blooming along the side of the
to be appreciated. All of these
Crystal River Nuclear Plant Unit 3. The WTI will be used as a staging area for monitoring
roads. We all have to appreciate the local gov-
groups want the future resi-
vehicles and personnel and providing reception and a point of distribution for potassium
ernments, and some private people that went
dents to be able to enjoy the
iodide (KI), plus locating a congregate care facility.
out of their way to plant these seeds some-
same rural way of life as we do.
Emergency vehicles taking part in the training will include fire and rescue vehicles,
time in the past.
Don't worry, growth will come to this
EMS units, marked units from the Sheriffs Office, Health Department vehicles, plus several
Every spring many local roads
area, but let's all hope that we can have "slow
vehicles from Animal Services. Some responders will be wearing emergency biohazard suits,
throughout this area have these lovely plants
controlled growth" with a positive impact. You
simulating the appropriate response to a hazardous situation. In order to accommodate emer-
that only bloom for about two months with
will know what I mean when the day comes
gency workers during this training session, a section of South Blvd., from W. Highland Blvd.
pretty flowers for everyone to enjoy. I always
you go shopping in the Food Ranch in Inglis,
to W. Main St., will be closed from 1pm-5 pm (approximately), April 3.
feel a sense of pride when some one in the
and you can not recognize anybody in the
The public should not be alarmed at seeing emergency personnel and vehicles at
past took the time to look out for the future
store.
this location. This is only a practice exercise designed to improve the response capabilities of
positive benefit of their fellow residents of an
I for one love it that everyone says
different agencies in Citrus County.
area.
hello, and most people know each other on a
I expand this to mean that we should
first name basis in the Food Ranch. I love it
all appreciate the efforts of a relatively small
that they sell shirts that say "Welcome to In-
group of residents that are trying to improve
glis, the best little town in Florida". With that
as well as protect this area from people and
thought in mine let's all keep "Planting the
businesses that would seek to ruin the present
wild flowers" for future generations. That is
rural way of life. The people that are dedicat-
what will help preserve the present quality of
ing them selves to overseeing, and trying to
life, and I believe that our local property val-
protect Inglis from the mine that wishes to
ues will come back, and then continue to in-
come in this area are to be appreciated for the
crease with that attitude.
efforts.
I'll see you around "The Campus"
The groups that are trying to keep
Darryl and Vicki Diamond and Shirley A.
tabs on the potential growth as a result of the
Dodge are available 7 days a week for all of
new power plant are to be appreciated. The
your professional real estate needs at 352-
groups that are watching the potential growth
447-4442.
Economic Impact Study Available for
Crystal River Airport
The Crystal River Airport 2007 Economic Impact Study created by John S. Ohle and
recently presented to the Board of County Commissioners is now available on the Citrus
Quartermaster Marshall Ballard (center left) of the Gilley-Long-Osteen VFW Post 8698, Ing-
Aviation Association website home page. The complete text version is available, as well as,
lis, donating a check to LCDR Wambold (center right) and his proud cadets of the U.S. Naval
the presentation handouts.
Sea Cadet Corps Manatee Division. Looking on is Tony Gilbert, Jr. (far left), Vice of Post 8698.
Anyone interested in learning what value the Crystal River Airport brings to the
A portion of the money will be used for uniforms, training books and supplies, along with
community will find this study very informative. The Citrus Aviation Association was formed
helping cadets with their enrollment fees. The VFW Post and the Post's Mens and Ladies
on June 20, 1991 by a small group of local pilots to: · Support general aviation · Promote
Auxiliarys are always looking for new members to help out local community. If you are inter-
ested in joining or you would like more information, call Post 8698 at (352) 447-3495.
safety awareness · Provide an educational forum for aviation issues · Facilitate social interac-
New York Club Annual Picnic
tion among those with an interest in aviation · Encourage development and improvement of
local airports · Maintain effective communication between airports and county government ·
The New York Club will hold its annual picnic at The Whispering Pines Park in Inverness
Foster positive relations between airports and community members.
at 11:30 Thursday April 3rd. Look for signs going to the pavilion.
For Additional Information Contact: Terry K. Hambel, Vice president Citrus Aviation
The club will provide hot dogs and hamburgers for members, guests meals will be $5.00.
Association vicepresident@citrusaviation.org www.citrusaviation.org
Members bring a dish to pass, your own tablecloth, silverware, plates and a beverage. There
will be games with prizes. Any questions please call Betty Lou 697-2027
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