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As a driver with the DAV for the VA, assigned as a van driver out of Lecanto Com-

munity Base Outpatent Clinic (CBOC), 2804 West Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL . The

From Yankeetown Town Hall

van goes everyday - M T W TH F, but for Federal Holidays (hospital is closed’), or the first

Wednesday and third Thurday of each month (those days a Citrus County Transit Bus goes).

A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary

While we do use the pickup points’ you listed we do not alway have riders there. so we do

Water Outage - Town water staff is planning to repair a critical valve that unfortunately

not go or stop there. First, any Veteran, and approved escort, may ride to the VA Medical

will cause the whole town to be out of water during the repair. THIS WILL OCCUR ON

Center in Gainesville, FL, but HAS to call Veteran’s Services 352 537-5915 (Lecanto) and

JUNE 14th. Everyone in town will be on a boil water notice for at least three days after the

repair is completed to allow for testing. The boil water notice will be posted on the town

just’ pick folks up at those assign areas. Second, the times you listed, we leave Lecanto at

sign, placed in the newspaper and on the town website. Contact the Hall if you have ques-

6:20 AM, and depending on other pick up, may arrive in Dunnellon at about 07:00 or 07:15

, Williston about 07:30/45, the hosital at 08:00 or 08:15, then everyone is finish but not later

Electronic Bill Payment - The Yankeetown Water Department has moved into the 21st

than 2 PM the van leaves.

Century and is now set up to accept electronic payments for water bills. This means that if

While we do pick up’ in Dunnellon, Williston - those folks need NOT be assign to

you pay your bill online it will be electronically transferred, rather than the bank sending a

the Lecanto Clinic. We allow Vets assigned to the Ocala clinic to call for a ride, rather than

paper check to the town. Some people were missing the fact that even if they paid their bills

go to Ocala to catch a ride’.

on line, the bank still had to send a check which took extra days for the mail. Not allowing

All riders on the van are a first come first serve - so call and have your name on

for this extra time caused the bill to be late. Hopefully this will help reduce the number of

the list. Also if you are at the hosital (stayed there over night or for a few days) and need

people who end up being late because they did not allow for the mail time. Electronic pay-

a return ride - again call the clinic, or have a social worker at the hosital call, to have your

ment is much quicker. It is taking some time for the accounts to switch over. You need to

name placed on the list for a return ride, we may not have the room to being you back if you

respond yes when your banking institution asks if you would now like to have the bill paid

do not. For more information call 352 537-5915 and speak to a VA Service Officer.

Thank you, Joe Stephens - DAV Driver Lecanto CBOC

Oil Spill - We have received the Volunteer Coordination and Training Plan from the St.

Letter to the Editor:

Pete Coast Guard regarding oil spill response volunteers. It covers volunteer positions, basic

Re:Home Solicitation Sale Permit

volunteer information, and training requirements. It is available at the Hall if you would like

Too many people have been taken advantage of from people going from door to

a copy and is on the town website. The plan is only seven pages, so it is not a burden to print.

door trying to get their money. We have heard of vacuum cleaner sales, driveway paving,

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Win a Solar Flashlight - We are having a drawing for a G-Tech Solar Flashlight. It charg-

roofers, and many more.

es in 8 hrs of sunlight and runs for 2 to 3 hours. To enter, circle the flashlight on the back of

We would like to make you aware of a little known statute that all homeowners

this month’s water bill and return the stub with your payment. Entries must be received by

should know about. FL Statute 501.021 states that if anyone is going from door to door and

June 20, 2010. Drawing will be held at the council meeting on July 12th.

selling anything over $25 136MUST have a Home Solicitation Permit.

19170 S.E. they Court, Dunnellon, Florida 34431

Have a safe Memorial Day. Don’t forget the reason for the holiday. Good Night and

In Citrus County this permit requires: +422-3953 occupational license,+ com-

PHONE: (352) current valid

Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown

pleted application form,+ (2) recent color passport photos,+ $107.50 cash, certified check,

FAX: (800) 385-6736

Captains Cove Outfitters

money order, + $53.25 check or money order made out to FDLE. Check your Clerk of Court

web site for details inEMAIL: fclark126@yahoo.com

Protect yourself the next time someone comes to your door by asking for the above

and if at all suspicious of the people contact your local law enforcement office.

39 W. Highway 40 • Inglis, FL

More details can be had by contacting Cynthia at the The Center for Victim Rights

(352) 447-5610 Store • 283-0492 Gail • 283-0493 James

at352-638-6481 or crimevictimhelp@aol.com. The Center can also be contacted to speak

at local organizations, groups, or clubs.

High Quality Tackle at Box Store Prices

Center for Victim Rights, Cynthia Holden, Lecanto

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With Inglis as our neighbor, we have the best of both worlds. We also drink the

Purchase of Kayak ,PFD and Paddle

water that Yankeetown provides.

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A/C - Brakes - Front End - Exhaust - TuneUps

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Computer Diagnostics

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Oil Changes While You Wait

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Buddy & Fred's Hardware

42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600

Buddy & Fred's Hardware

Tim Wyland, Certified Professional Technician

Computer Sales & Service

42 Hwy 19 N. Inglis

10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.

Electronics Parts & Accessories

Food Ranch Plaza

We Recycle Computers!

(352)489-4153 • Plaza of Dunnellon • Next to CVS Pharmacy