The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - July 15, 2015
Mary Meadows, 96, Inglis
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Mary Emma Meadows, 96, of Inglis, passed away on April 28, 2015 at Cypress
Letter to the Editor:
Cove Care Center in Crystal River, Florida. Mrs. Meadows was born to Omar and Lena
Redfern of McLeansboro, Illinois on February 12, 1919. She was proceeded in death by her
Re: Bicycle Safety
husband of fourty years, William, and her oldest son, also William. Mary had five surviving
children: Vicki and Olen Eubanks, of Illinois; Cheri and Jerry Leuker of Indiana; Robert and
Hopefully, you reading this just reinforces your knowledge. Bicycle riding law:
Caroline Meadows of Yankeetown, Florida; John and Vicki Meadows of Lecanto, Florida;
if riding on the roadway, you ride with traffic. Most drivers want to give the cyclist plenty
and Jack and Jeannie Meadows of Inglis; along with five grandchidlren and seven great
of space' on the road. If you ride your bicycle against traffic and the 2 ton vehicle coming
grandchildren. A private Memorial for Mary has already been held. Mary will be missed by
at you has oncoming traffic, they have no where to go (to give you space); if you ride with
all.
Are You Raising Mosquitoes
traffic, they can slow down and then pass if necessary. On a bike path separate from the
roadway, you ride on the right and pass on the left. This scenario gets a little scary when
pedestrians share a "multi-use" path. The cyclist should say, "on your left", or even better
In Your Yard?
(rather than startling the pedestrian), wishing them a "good morning " or "good afternoon ".
Safe cycling!
Ruth Ruppert, Inglis
Check your yard and home, if there are any places around your home where water
Letter to the Editor:
The Newscaster
collects, such as water-holding containers, house A.C. drains, and ornamental ponds ­ You
The
Re: Aquatic Spraying on Lake Rousseau
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Raising Mosquitoes! But there are positive steps you the homeowner can take to
May Be Florida 34446
Phone: (352) 489-4588 reduce this You should get rid of old tires, tin cans, bottles, jars, buckets, drums and other
Fax: (727) 362-4788
I meant to mention that there is a new invasive plant that has made it's way into  containers, or you should keep them emptied. Empty your small toddler-size wading pool
Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
our waters....it resembles grass but competes and invades native plant vegetation..Scorpos  weekly and store it indoors when not in use.
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Survellius, therefore if you see what appears to be a brown mass which will probably detach
Make certain your backyard swimming pool is properly cared for while on va-
itself and float off..,,be glad. Hopefully you on County Trail will see some results to regain  cation. You should repair leaky pipes and outside faucets, and  move A.C. drain hoses
access. More later about the meeting on the Inglis Locks on Monday in Lecanto. Thanks.  frequently. Change water and scrub vases holding flowers or cuttings twice each week or
Sandra Clodwick, Dunnellon
grow cuttings in sand; scrub and change bird baths twice weekly and empty water pans of
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Inglis Commission Proposing
pets daily. Clean clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs and stock ornamental ponds with
fish.  It's a fact.
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All mosquitoes must have water to develop. Most prefer slow-moving or stagnant
a Hike in Tax Rate
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water in which to lay their eggs. Eliminating potential breeding grounds around your home
     willcertainlyreduce mosquito menace around your property. One tablespoon of water
     the     
A motion by Commissioner Drew White to set the proposed millage rate at 4.0  will breed over 200 mosquitoes. During warm weather, mosquitoes can complete their life
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for fiscal year 2015-2016 (lower than last years final 5.0 mills) fell on deaf ears and got no  cycle in 4 days. If you need spraying or for more information you can contact the Levy
second for discussion. A motion followed by Commissioner Steve Kesterson  County Mosquito Control352-486-5127.
 of 6.0 mills      at  
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seconded by Commissioner Betsy Webb got a 4 to 1 vote with White being the one nay vote.
Citrus County Mosquito Control is available at (352) 527-7478, Hours: 7:00 am ­
Inglis Town Clerk Sally McCranie said this is just the proposed rate which can be lowered  5:30 pm.
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TwoArrested  inInglis by LCSO
at the budget workshops but can't be raised and is normally set higher every year as a safety
clause. McCranie said that Inglis lost $373,592 taxable value on Inglis properties this year.
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A check with the Levy County Tax Collector showed other cities in Levy County last
Two people were arrested by the Levy County Sheriff's Office, July 7, after they
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years 2014 millage rates set at: Williston 5.90250, Fanning Springs 3.0, Bronson 3.65750,
were seen by a deputy on patrol, walking from Linda St. to E. Cason Blvd., which is a
Cedar Key 4.50, Inglis 5.0, Chiefland 4.5, Otter Creek 7.5 and Yankeetown 2.89870.
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It was announced by Clerk Sally McCranie that the Fugate Law Firm in Williston  known drug area, according to the arrest report. The deputy also noticed the two emerg-
was the only one who submitted a response to the ad the town placed for legal services. With  ing from the woods, attempting to remove something from a date palm tree. The two were
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a motion by Commissioner Ann Morin and a 2nd by Commissioner Drew White, motion  detained, and drugs were found. Maddie Lynette Cryer, 28, 170 Linda St., 28, Inglis, was
passed 5-0 and the father son team was hired. Blake Fugate with his father Norman, former  charged with possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (10 Methadone
Inglis Town Attorney, will represent the town and are not rooted into a long term contract, 
pills) and use or possession of drug equipment (syringe with needle). Her surety/cash bond
stating we will work for you until you don't want us to work for you. It was stated since  was setatRowe, 29, 131 NE Neeld St., Inglis, was charged with
  $27,000. James Raymond without a prescription (less than 1 gram methamphet-
their firm represented several other Levy County cities it can actually save us some money.  possession of a controlled substance
Blake said he would bring his bill to each monthly meeting to be approved where there is no mine)possession
a   and   of marijuana not more than 20 grams (0.6 gram) and hold for another
question about their billing. He also stated they will not take direction from anyone but the at$33,000. Cryer, who is 7 months pregnant, said she'd
agency. His total bonds were set  
commission or who they want us to work with and our feelings aren't going to be hurt by  been takingoff methamphetamine.
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the town trying to pare down our bills. We were business attorneys.
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Citrus County Parks & Recreation Division is offering a week long Volleyball
Clinic for girls ages 10-14 years of age to focus on the fundamentals of volleyball. The
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instructor Alison Wernicke will be offering this clinic July 20 through 24 at the CREST
School Gym, located at 2600 S. Panther Pride Drive in Lecanto from 6:00-8:30 pm. She will
Food Ranch Service Desk - 25 words/$12.
be working with participants on passing & setting,  serving
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and scrimmages.
Registration deadline is July 19 and the cost is $50 per participant. To register,
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