The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - May 4, 2011
Letter to the Editor:
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Re: The Demerit Syndrome: Syndrome demonstrates lack of commitment.
Demerit Symptoms: After obtaining office you only do what you like. Profession-
als call it “Retreat to the Familiar”. Basically it’s the “Peter Principal” which states you are
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
promoted to a level of incompetence
History: September 2009, Drinda Merritt was given letters, pictures and personal
notes regarding the Withlacoochee River. This January, Drinda was asked to report on her
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
primary job. Answer, I am over RABAC. However this answer did not reflect her primary
Arbor Day –.I guess the biggest thing that happened this week at the time of this
responsibility which is to coordinate with key agencies concerning the Withlacoochee Riv-
writing was the good turn out of around 35 people who really worked their fannies off for
er. Mayor Lake said “maybe she didn’t do her Job” Webb said “she would”.
our little Arbor Day, last Sunday afternoon. The event started at the pavilion behind the
During the February public comments section I asked D. Merritt where you are on
town hall. Our Fire Chief, Paul cooked hot dogs and I read a proclamation. Then everyone
your Primary responsibility. Answer, I am -too busy with the Sewer System. No one admit-
went to work planting trees.
ted giving her this fictitious position. Webb said again “she would do her job”. Keep in mind
It was impressive to see some of us, up in years, but we still really had it. In 1872,
from 12/22/2010 thru 3/2/2011 Drinda wrote (7) “Inglis at the Cross Roads” articles. TOO
J. Sterling Morton asked that the Nebraska Board of Agriculture to set a special day for
Busy? March 2nd, she wrote (Newscaster Excerpts) the river does not belong to Inglis and
planting trees. The holiday was first observed by planting a million trees in Nebraska .We
there is nothing the commission can do. Many have tried and failed and requests have fallen
didn’t have that many trees, but we had nineteen, some donated, some bought, to plant on
on deaf ears. Notice she did not include herself as putting forth any effort
the median of Riverside between 63rd Street and 60th. Most of the trees are live oaks but
April Fool’s day my wife and I were greeted by the M&M girls, Matchette and Merritt
we also had two Magnolias and one Maple.
spewing all sorts of false accusations plus a statement by Drinda Merritt that “I can’t fix the
The kids in attendance got a chance to plant their own trees in the playground.
f*****g river”.
Lynn Lefiles had donated a couple of small trees that were barely started and the perfect
Syndrome Apathy Effect: Bob Webb and Sherry Ely since February have con-
Kid size. Also Thanx to Annie Sayward who helped organize and supervise the kids and
tacted different agencies with positive results. Mr. Webb had a personal tour of our river and
missed a really good tide for her boat trip to do this. Nana and Bob also brought a small tree
a letter offering suggested resource. WHAT Should Have Been DONE?
to plant, so a Maple and a couple of Cedars are new to the playground and maybe some day
This Commissioner has the authority to prepare ordinances to address derelict ves-
when these kids are in the September of their years they will look back or see the trees in
sels and structures within our canals, water ways and river. Zero effort after 21 months
the playground and remember this day. Commissioner Marsha Drew came and helped cut
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Grants Program ( Ref Section
the water melon, apparently cutting her finger in the process, which is not good.
379.106, F.S) offers grants to address fish, wildlife, or habitant management, conservation,
We also had other dignitaries, former Ccouncilmen Doug Dame and Ed Candela
recreation, boating safety, boating improvements and conservation education. Drinda.Mer-
came to help. Special Thanx to everyone that came out. Thanx to the fire department for
ritt applied for none.
being the water detail and watered the new plants with the fire truck. There are just so many
Florida Attorney General Advisory Legal Opinion, Number: AGO 2006-17, Sub-
people, I don’t think I’ll be able to give credit to all that are due credit but you all were ap-
ject: Municipalities, removal of derelict vessels. Signed by A.G Charlie Crist, authorizing
preciated. When we get next year’s budget with additional funds we will plant more. There
the City of Gulfport Fl. to remove derelict vessels. SS 705.101, 376.15, 823.11, 327.70,
is talk of doing our celebration again next year. Good Night and Good Luck
Fl. Stat. Drinda Merritt action?-None. What would regular employer AT&T say regarding
Inglis Commissioner Performance? Resign. Yup!!
William A. Monteverde, Inglis
Letter to the Editor:
Re: Inglis Commission Letter not sent
May 10 Inglis Meeting I will speak about the Charter and the Mayor’s duties. The
Commissioners will be asked to correct violations. The Commissioners voted to send a
letter stating their objections to Tarmac’s use of water and rock truck traffic. The Charter
says the Mayor SHALL approve all Ordinances enacted by the Commission unless in his
judgment they are detrimental to the best interests of the Town and he returns his objections
in writing.
He SHALL do and perform all duties imposed by the Ordinances of the Town and
by this Charter. However, he announced at the last meeting he was NOT signing the letter
I presented as mining was his business. That’s a conflict of interest and the Commissioners
agreed-upon letter was NOT signed by him and never sent to Bronson. This was the FIRST
time a Mayor has refused to sign what the Commissioners have voted on.
Betty Berger, Inglis.
Martin A. Murphy Sr. (“Murph”), 72, of Yankeetown
Martin A. Murphy Sr. (“Murph”), 72, of Yankeetown, FL, passed away on April 6,
2011. Originally from Philadelphia, PA, he lived in Miami for 34 years
before retiring to Yankeetown, FL. Beloved husband of Anne Murphy,
father of Martin Murphy Jr. and Katie (Michael) Keim of Yankeetown,
FL, adoring Pop Pop of Shane Martin and Shannon Michelle Keim, and
“Yankeetownians, Annie Sayward and Lynn Lefiles help local children plant a tree in the Chil-
loyal companion to his faithful dog, Rocket. Brother of Patricia (Russ)
dren’s Park to celebrate Arbor Day” Photo by Diane Fineout
de Castongrene of Seattle, WA; Jane (Tom) Lane of Orlando, FL; John
Important Toll Free Numbers
(Karen) Murphy of Maui, HI; and Michael (Lee) Murphy of Philadel-
Citrus Cty Govt. Citrus Springs &
phia, PA. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held Saturday, May 7,
Dunnellon 489-2120 Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389
2011, at 2:30 p.m., at St. Anthony the Abbot Catholic Church in Inglis,
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FL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Haven Hospice
of Chiefland, FL, or to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Roberts Funeral Home. Mes-
go to: http://www.newscasterarchives.com
sages may be left on the guest book at www.robertsofdunnellon.com.
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