PAGE 10 - April 28, 2010
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Inglis Reaffirms Position to Use
Community Events
County for Permitting Process
Second Sunday Drum Circle - Crystal River
All are invited to a Drum Circle, Sunday May 9 at 6 PM, at the far end of Fort
Island Trail Gulf Beach in Crystal River. We will drum until sunset. Bring a chair; we have
a few drums to share. Dancers and children invited. Free.
Last year Levy County handled Inglis permitting. A contract that seemed
The Circle is held the second Sunday of every month, 1½ - 2 hours before sunset;
appealing to Inglis commissioners by Florida Municipal Services (FMS) was begun. The
meet at 6 PM this month. For more Information contact Charlotte at 352-344-8009.
commission soon realized it did not turn out like they had hoped. FMS was terminated last
month and a request for Levy County to take the town building code services back was
Benefit for Victims Rights
requested, which the county voted and approved at the last county meeting.
Bubba’s Fin & Feather is hosting a benefit for the center of victims rights Satur-
Before the commission voted to reunite with the county, the FMS representative
day May 22nd. 1st Bi- Annual Battle of the Bartenders and Poker Run. Come out to see
came forward, at the April meeting to be reconsidered with a cut in fees after being let go
and cheer on your favorite bartenders as they participate in friendly competition for a good
over high costs and complaints about his contract. The vote to accept the county agreement
cause The highly competitive event may involve mixing drinks, navigating an obstacle
back was lost in a 3 to 2 vote to refuse it with Commissioners Ely, Merritt and Moservoting
course, tapping a keg, bottle toss and/or relay races, among the possible competitions.
against the prior decision to let Brown go and return to Levy County.
BBQ $5 per plate,50/50,door prizes,Free vending space with donation.Live band.
Confusion ensued and Commissioner Gary Mosher said he did not understand the
To make a donation,volunteer or for more info contact: Debby Ball 352 453 6319, or-
vote. With attorney approval, the vote was taken again and the county agreement pushed
Shawnette Cain 352 235 6386
FMS out with Merritt and Ely remaining silent to 3 yes votes. With this Mayor Lake said
Withlacoochee Area Residents, Inc Quarterly Meeting
“this commission totally embarrassed me unequivocally, I will resign as mayor.” As busi-
Bring your friends and neighbors and join the Withlacoochee Area Residents for
ness continued Mayor Lake tossed his stack of papers on table and left. Checking with
an evening of fun, food and information at our quarterly meeting. The meeting is open to
Clerk Sally McCranie Tuesday morning, she said Mayor Lake did not resign after the
the public and will be held on Wednesday, May 19th at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s
meeting as rumored as he stated he would do.
Inglis Takes Up New Ordinances
Club, #5 56th Street, Yankeetown. The fun will start at 6:00PM with hamburgers and
hotdogs on the grill, followed by guest speaker Craig Pitman, co-author of “Paving Para-
dise, Florida’s Vanishing Wetlands and the Failure of No Net Loss”. For more information
and Resolutions the agendaat the April
contact: Marty at sretto2@comcast.net or 352-447-5434
New Thrift and Gift Shop in Chiefland
Resolutions and ordinance readings took up most of
CHIEFLAND, Fla. – Bargain hunters and community supporters will be lining up in an-
13th Inglis town meeting. Resolution R1-10 (Town Clerk) pertained to Town’s Housing
ticipation on Saturday, May 1, as Hospice of the Nature Coast celebrates the official grand
Assistance Plan. Inglis plan had to be updated for the Community Development Block
opening of its new Thrift & Gift Shoppe in Chiefland. The Thrift & Gift Shoppe is located
Grants(CDBG). Bill Monteverde asked questions he felt not clear including no mention
in the Winn-Dixie Plaza at 2202 N. Young Blvd.
of asbestos removal, are mobile homes covered, what about active felons, will owner owe
All proceeds from sales at this Thrift & Gift Shoppe location benefit local patients and
more taxes, get mandatory garbage & water, who pays for relocation, low to moderate
families served by Hospice of the Nature Coast. The entire community is invited to join in
income housing. Discussion centered for a while on Amending Chap 70 relating to charges
the fun, take advantage of the sales, and meet the shoppe’s staff and volunteers.
for Water Service, language to free service, over billing and large bills. (Passed) Several
A not-for-profit charitable organization, Hospice of the Nature Coast is a program of
of these ordinances involved many hours put in by volunteer Planning Commission to try
Hospice of Citrus County, Inc., licensed 1985, which has earned the Joint Commission
and help Inglis with managing growth, available housing and changes to help commercial
Gold Seal of Approval. For additional information about the Thrift & Gift Shoppe grand
interests bring good commerce to town which will eventually have to include waste water
opening, contact Shoppe Manager Millie Yazel at (352) 493-9300.
treatment in the future).
Do You Have Questions About Medicare?
On an issue pushed by Bill Monteverde pertaining to water deposits that sit in a
Do you have questions about your options for Medicare,Medicare/Medicaid, Dis-
non-interest bearing account for years, Monteverde’s been asking to have deposits returned
ability, Supplemental Insurance, Part D Prescription Drug Plans, or Medicare Billings?
to citizens after a period of paying bills timely rather than when they terminate service.
If you do, come see SHINE, a volunteer program with the Florida Department of Elder
Commissioner Moser stated emphatically that “we voted for it not to be brought up again,
Affairs for one-on-one counseling. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential assis-
it is a dead issue” at which time Attorney Fugate turned to Clerk McCranie and with a big
tance. If you cannot come to a site call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to be referred
smile said “YES!.” Monteverde also brought up 4 more issues part of which were tabled or
to a SHINE Volunteer. SHINE will be at: Wed, May 12th
10:00-Noon AF Knotts
required a workshop. One issue was the ability of citizens in some cases to be allowed to
(Yankeetown) Public Library.
shut off Inglis water to their house without a fine or jail time if you were to get caught turn-
ing off your water. Commissioner Moser, said he would (continue to) turn his own off if an
Share Sign Up and Distribution
emergency arose contrary to the Ordinance. A lengthy discussion continued and Moser’s
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Re-
statement somewhat ended it.
source-Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds com-
Darlene Slattery, town water clerk, said according to ordinance 0-490 sec 3-4
munities through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No in-
Tampering with town property (which your water meter is) can get you up to a $300 fine
come requirements; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
or up to 90 days in jail or both, according to how a court would rule.
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, May 6,
and Saturday, May 8, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, May
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
22, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Peace Lutheran Church is now designated by SHARE as
Where Customer Service is our Priority
a Select Host Site.
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered this
Owned & Operated by the Vorisek Family
month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy.
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