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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Inglis Passes Assessment Funding
Community Events
For Fire/Rescue
AMVETS Karaoke and Fund Raiser
The Amvets William Crow Post #447, 33 Risher Avenue, Inglis, will be having
a fund raiser and open karaoke on Saturday, August 1st from 2PM - 6PM. Dinner will
By Newscaster Correspondent Sally Price
include Specially seasoned Fried Fish, Hush Puppies, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, and Dessert
I want to clarify my statement last week of “fund the struggling” Inglis Fire De-
- $6 Donation. PUBLIC INVITED. To Go Orders, Please Call 447-4473.
partment. I was referring to the struggle to keep all departments running with a shortfall
in funding, not that the department had problems. Talking with Chief Sprinkle, the Inglis  Hope Floats Relay for Life Fund Raiser
Fire Department is in good hands with both leadership and volunteers. According to Chief
Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club would like the community to join in Citrus
Sprinkle, the status of the Inglis Fire Department is well and healthy, meeting all mission
County's Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, " Hope Floats," a Relay for
requirements. The department has more active volunteers than the chief can remember
ever. New candidates are being placed on a waiting list and 190 emergency calls were  Life Kayak Adventure that will take place on Saturday, August 1st, on the beauti-
answered. Fire fighting equipment has been purchased to enhance the efficiency and safety  ful Withlacoochee River. The Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club will sponsor each
of the fire fighters. 4 new fire fighters are taking the 206 hour Fire Fighter 1 certification  person up to $50 until they reach their donation limit of $500. Sunrise Outpost
course in Bronson. 3 federal grant requests were submitted for vehicles, training and build-  has a limited number of Kayaks to donate for use in this Kayak Adventure. For
ing enhancements.The exterior of the fire house has been cleaned and inside painting done.  information and to register, call Bruce Garrison at (352) 220-1016.
Sprinkle closed by saying the department is within budget this year and expects to finish
For information on the kayaks, call Gracie or Frank at (352) 447-5655. For
within budget with no planned increase in funds for next year.
the Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club Sponsorship, call Peggy Page at 352-447-2037.
Mayor Bill Lake requested the special meeting last Wednesday to propose a
change in the method of funding the fire department as part of the process to work out the  Yankeetown School Teen Driver Improvement Program Aug. 6
The Levy County Sheriff’s Office, Community Relations Division, is offering a
budget of the town that has a short fall. The fire budget last year was $69,115 with $48,600
coming from the county. In the past the balance came from the general fund. The assess-  no cost, Teen Driver Improvement Program to all Levy County students who have a cur-
ment of $45 to $50 per residential property will meet the total budget of the fire department  rent Operators License or Learners Permit or who are about to get their Learners Permit.
In 2005, Levy County ranked second in the state in the number of teen involved crashes
if the requested funds from the county come through.
Commissioner Kellman said that many brush fires happen on vacant land but  for counties having a population of 0-50,000. This is an appalling statistic! The goal of this
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Mayor Lake said by law only properties with a residential structure can be charged for fire.  program is to educate the teen drivers of Levy County of the dangers of aggressive driving,
Under the new plan, passing 3 to 1, Commissioner Bob Webb stated he was hesitant to  distracted driving, impaired driving, and to reinforce the benefits of seatbelt use. These four
issues have been found to be major causes of teen involved crashes, injuries and fatalities.
increase taxes or assessments and voted no.
Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon,duration. The last class will be & Crystal River
Inverness, Homosassa August 6. All
Lake told the meeting the assessment on all residences will make the difference  This program is free of cost and is 4 hours in
19170 S.E. 136 Court, Dunnellon, Florida 34431
and be shared by all residents instead of just the small percentage who actually pay taxes.  classes begin at 9 a.m. For more information please contact Lt. Sean Mullins or Sgt. Max
Long at 352-486-5111 ext 278.
Lake explained that this would redistribute taxes and make those who carry the tax burden, PHONES (352) 489-4588 • 447-4588 • 621-4588 (Tom) • 613-3911 (Debbie)
have a little relief and give those who use the most of the services such as attending school,  Artists & Crafters Wanted (800) 385-6736
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fire, police and roads pay toward some of those privileges.
1st Annual Labor - TOM thenewscaster1@gmail.com 2009 / 10:00 Am
EMAIL Day Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, August 29,
Lake said, "Cason Acres pays relatively little taxes to this town but receives most  - 3:00 Pm. Outdoor Booth Spaces: 10debbienewscaster@gmail.comTables: Cost: $
EMAIL - DEBBIE  X 10 ; Cost: $ 15.00 / Each; Indoor
from the town." Lake stated Inglis has approximately 630 resident homes to which 137 ISI15.00 Each. Food, Snacks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages& www.newscasterarchives.com
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actually pay taxes where 97 of those have reasonable taxes while some only pay $32. Lake  At Nominal Costs. Horse Rides For The Children Available At Nominal Costs; Car Washes
said it has been like this for years where 100 pay the way for 600.
Available On A "Donation" Basis; Location: First Pentecostal Church Of Inglis, 220 Route
Lake said in other communities everything is on the table for assessments, except  40 West, Inglis. For more information call(352) 503-6422 To Reserve Your Space.
the police department, which by law is the only one not allowed funding under assessment.  Do You HaveQuestions About Medicare?
Commissioner Gary Mosher finalized his statements with wondering why there is no gas
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33 Risher Avenue • Inglis •
447-4473
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lent weekend get a way, move in ready.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED
All serious offers will be considered.
Fundraiser Fish Fry Dinner & Open Karaoke
Call today for your personal tour.
Saturday, August 1 • 2:00-6:00 pm
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