The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - July 18, 2007
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Letter to the Editor:
Re: Residents of Levy and surrounding Counties - Pet Adoptions
You may not be aware of the fact that Levy County Animal Services, and The
"Save Yankeetown" "From What?"
Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. is growing at a rather rapid rate. There is an over
population in our county of homeless dogs and cats who need a loving home. Levy County
A Guest Commentary by Jim Sherwood
Animal Services has agreed to allow The Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. to hold
Continued from July 11, 2007.....
adoption events at the Levy County Animal Services Shelter. This partnership provides the
A
landowner does
not have to prove that governmental regulation has eliminated
all
pets at the shelter the opportunity to be adopted, two Saturdays per month. The Humane
economically profitable use of the property to seek compensation. The law provides the
Society offers pets who are previously spayed/neutered, heartworm free, current on vaccines,
landowner with two remedies to seek compensation or relief. 1.
Present a formal
micro-chipped, and on flea and heartworm prevention. The spaying or neutering and rabies
claim. A Landowner has one year after the law or regulation is first applied by an agency to the
vaccine has not previously been done to the pets at the shelter, but are included in the
property to present a formal written claim that is supported by an appraisal of the property
adoption costs. Either way that you choose to save a life, there will be someone there to help
showing the fair market value lost due to the agency's actions. The governmental agency has
you with your decision and to explain the process to you.
180 days to review the case and select one of the following options: a. Offer to change per-
The Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. will hold the adoption events from 12:00
mit requirements including increases or modifications in the density, intensity, or uses of the
noon until 4:00 PM, two Saturdays per month, at The Levy County Animal Services Shelter
property; b.
Swap, exchange or buy the land; c. Rearrange development on the site in-
out at the Levy County Landfill. The address for Animal Services is 12055 NE. 69th Lane,
cluding development on the least sensitive portion of the property; d. Agree to the trans-
Bronson, FL 32621. Contact numbers are 352-486-5138 at Animal Service and 352-486-5705 for
fer of development rights; e.
Grant a variance, special exception or take other steps;
the Humane Society of Levy County.
or, f.
Stand by its original decision.
The Humane Society of Levy County, Inc. would like to also promote the Low Cost
If
settlement is
offered, the landowner can accept or reject the settlement and take
Vaccine Clinic that is held at The Levy County Animal Services Shelter. It is a Florida State Law
the issue to the circuit court. A landowner has one year after the new regulation is applied to
that all dogs, cats, and ferrets be current on their rabies vaccine. A rabies vaccine is valid in the
file suit. If a judge rules that a landowner is entitled to compensation, a jury will determine the
State of Florida only if it is given by a Licensed Veterinarian. Protect you and your pet by
amount due. 2. Select a mediation process. A property owner can request that the govern-
making sure that they are current on their vaccines.
ment agency taking action enter into a mediation process within 30 days of the government
The adoption event for the month of July will be held this Saturday July, 21st from
action. Examples of government actions under the law are decisions made by state, regional,
12:00 noon until 4:00 PM. The Low Cost Vaccine Clinic will be held same place, same day, from
or
local governments that deny a development permit or enforce zoning of a specific parcel.
3:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Thank You for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the
The mediation process may not continue longer than 165 days. A special master is jointly
Shelter!
Michael Schenk, President, Humane Society of Levy County, Inc.
agreed upon to hear the matter so that a compromise can be reached to enable the landowner
Hospice Benefit in Inglis,
to
use the property and safeguard the public interest represented by the government agencuy.
If
the parties do not reach an acceptable solution, the special master considers the fact and
circumstances in the request for relief in order to determine if the action by the government
August 4 & 5, Bubba's Fin &
Feather
entity is unreasonable or unfairly affects the real property.
The special master prepares and files a written recommendation with all parties. If the
Bubba's Fin & Feather will host a Hospice of Levy County Benefit on Sat. & Sun.,
government entity rejects the special master's recommendation the government entity must
August 4 & 5. The Social Club is asking for vendors, bands, donations and volunteers to
issue a written decision within 30 days that describes as specifically as possible the use or
assist in making this one of the areas' most successful benefits. ANY and ALL suggestions
sues available to the subject real property. The decision by the government entity describing
and/or donations will be sincerely appreciated. Bubba's is located in Inglis, off Hwy. 40 East
available uses is the last prerequisite to judicial action.
on
Lake Rousseau, 19130 S.E. 201st Street.
DISCLAIMER: The personal opinions expressed in this
article are those
of the author.
The
Hospice has touched the lives of so many people in so many ways. Hospice not only
information provided in this article is based on
research by the author on the subject matter
and
provides assistance to terminally ill patients, but also provides family support for up to two
is
intended as a broad overview of many legal areas and not intended as legal advice.
If such
years after the death of a loved one. The impact Hospice has on each and every community
is
advice or service is needed, a licensed attorney should be
consulted.
immeasurable. Bubba's Fin & Feather is extremely honored to be able to host this benefit for
Letter to the Editor:
Hospice.
Re:
"Save Yankeetown"
"From What?"
For additional information, to make a donation, or to volunteer a service or your time,
At
the end of the day, I never would have expected to receive a heartfelt compliment,
by
please call Dianne at (352) 447-2755 or 453-6213, or Bonnie at (352) 634-1229. If you make a
being referred to as "Ralph Waldo" (Emerson, I presume) Candela by William Tecumseh
monetary donation, please make the check payable to Hospice.
Sherwood. Although I could have never aspired to have my name even in the same sentence
email your news to:
newscast@atlantic.net
as
such a distinguished and well-known literary gentleman as Mr. Emerson, Mr. Sherwood
sees some comparison. Many thanks, General, your flattery is appreciated!
We
could respond to the many inaccuracies and hilarious prevarications in the General's
Special Notice for Inglis Residents
rantings ("unbridled stampede, unfounded paranoia, herd (sic) of intolerant fools, dictatorial
approach, third world subsistence"), but let's instead just consider some quotes from the
The
Town of Inglis is
in need of (3)
three volunteers
to serve on the
learned Mr. Emerson:
Inglis Planning Commission. This seven member board serves in
an
"What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say."
"People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their charac-
advisory capacity to help maintain the primary existing character of
ter."
the
town, guide future growth and development, protect, and improve
"Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you
the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Inglis. The Town is
in
did it or not."
need of persons in the professional field, such as Planners, Archi-
"Be honorable yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people."
If
the General's record contained an impressive string of successful developments, perhaps
tects, Business persons, Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontrac-
some credence could be given. Instead, we have a history consisting mainly of courtroom
tors, Realtors or any persons interested in the welfare of the Town.
activity, which hardly qualifies anyone to be so cocksure. The citizens of Yankeetown who
Please do your part to ensure the future of your town. You can make
a
value quality of life over the dubious claims of the build-out crowd know who speaks for them,
difference by volunteering to serve on this board. Inquiries may
be
and it's not the would-be profiteers. Of that I am confident.
Edward "Ralph Waldo" Candela, Yankeetown
made by contacting Inglis Town Hall (352 447-2203).Please
respond
Disclaimer: the personal opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the
by
August 10th, 2007 5:00
P.M.
Published July 18, 25th,2007
author and in no way reflect any opinion or position of the Town of Yankeetown.
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