The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - May 18, 2011
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A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
received from the author's valid email address. Comments can be left on our comment line at 352-388-
1668. You must leave your name and phone number for verification.The limit is 400 words, no excep-
Swimming Issue - Summer is coming on and in anticipation of the accommodation
tions. For more information see page 2.
of the heat and people wanting to cool off, the council reviewed the ordinance at the last
Why You Should Shop Local
meeting. The ordinance prohibits swimming at the Yacht Basin Park only. All the other
parks are essentially a “swim at your own risk”. We have no lifeguards on duty. As always
there is swimming allowed at the end of the road also. The swimming issue has been one of
A dollar spent at a locally owned store is usually spent six to 15 times before it leaves
the most contentious topics.
the community. One dollar generates or creates $5-$14 in value within the community. From
Stars - Don’t forget the Chiefland Star Party Group presentation of a telescopic
a dollar spent at a national chain store, 80 percent leaves town immediately. (Source: a quote
view of the stars and planets at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown at 8:30
from Tom Mitchell of E Magazine, taken from Northwest Institute's Choices for Sustainable
p.m., May 20th. The program will take place at the observation tower. It will begin with
a laser show of the Spring Constellations. Several large telescopes will be available for
Living discussion course book.)
viewing. Multiple objects will be observed including the rings and moons of Saturn. The
Private Label Comparative Milk Price Check
late rising moon will give little night light interference for better stargazing conditions. The
preserve has very low artificial lighting which adds to the experience and is hard to find in
Prices taken 05/06/2011
our electrified environment. Arrive before sunset to sign in. Bring a flashlight and bug spray.
The program is free. Call Peter Weiss at 352-447-6186 for more information
*Food Ranch WD
Publix Wal Mart Dollar Store
Help Wanted - The Planning and Zoning Commission is in need of a member. If
you would like to donate some time to your community and be considered for this spot
Half gallon whole-
2.09
2.85
2.65
2.76
3.00
please bring a resume and a cover letter describing why you would like to be on the P&Z, to
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2%
1.95
2.85
2.65
2.55
3.00
the town hall. Contact Larry Feldhusen or the hall if you have questions about the P&Z. We
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1%
1.85
2.85
2.65
2.41
N/A
also need volunteers for the Storm Water Drainage Committee and also the Parks and Rec-
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skim
1.79
2.85
2.65
2.25
N/A
reation Committee. For information on the SWDC contact the hall or Councilman Tommy
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buttermilk
1.95
2.99
4.29
3.92
3.60
Sholes who is the Liaison for this group. Jack Schofield is in charge of the Recreation Com-
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chocolate
2.25
3.39
2.99
2.98
N/A
mittee.
* Food Ranch everyday price, not a sale price
OOPs - The Memorial Day holiday schedule for garbage pick-up that week was
incorrectly stated on the back of the water bills this month. The correct dates for the week
Publix $138.24
Food Ranch $115.86
of May 30th are Tuesday May 31st and Friday June 3rd. Also as usual the town hall will be
closed on Monday May 30th. Good Night and Good Luck
Dinner and Dancing at the Woman’s Club
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club is pleased to open their Clubhouse for a
good old fashioned pot luck dinner and dance Sunday, May 22nd from 4pm until it’s over.
Grab your friends and neighbors and come on over for an afternoon of fun, food and danc-
ing. We’ll have the grills fired up, so bring your picnic basket (plates, utensils, etc.), what-
ever main course you want (hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, fish, etc), a covered dish to
share, beer or wine if you choose and of course your dancin’ shoes.
The Club will have water and sodas for sale. Look forward to seeing you at the
Club, #5 56th Street, Yankeetown, on May 22nd at 4pm. Call the Club at 447-2057 or email
yiwomansclub@gmail for more information.
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Shopping Cart Comparison - Everyone knows about Food Ranch meat prices, but some
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claim their grocery items are higher than chain stores, no so. The items in the Publix shop-
with Reverse Osmosis
Chlorine,Hardness
ping cart were purchased on 5-11-11 and we compared the identical items to Food Ranch
Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
prices. The savings at Food Ranch for the identical order was $22.38. See the "tale of the
Whole House Systems RENTALS
Odor & Cyanide
tape" at Food Ranch in Inglis where both shopping carts are on display. Newscaster Photo
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