The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - July 8, 2009
Yankeetown Mayor s Report
A Guest Commentary by Dawn Clary
Meeting Issues - The Planning and Zoning Commission has worked through a
very large rewrite of our land development code, Chapter 21 of the Town ordinances. The
changes proposed deal almost exclusively with commercial property and it is the aim of
P&Z to forge a document that will allow for the lifting of the moratorium that has been on
commercial development. A joint meeting was held with P&Z and town council to review
the document. The meeting was VERY productive. Public hearings are now being planned
to propose the adoption of these changes. Our Land Use Attorney, Ralf Brookes is prepar-
ing the finished document to be offered for adoption and there will be one hearing by Plan-
ning and Zoning and two hearings with the council. Please make use of these hearings to
voice your opinion.
Budget meetings - As if council did not have enough to do, its budget time again
the first meeting is on July 14th at 1:00 PM.
Legal front - Concerning the pending administrative hearing brought on by Izaak
Walton Investors’ challenge to the Department of Community Affairs intent to find our
Comprehensive Plan in compliance, we are scheduled for mediation on July 21st. Me-
diation is a normal legal procedure which hopes to encourage the two parties to somehow
settle their differences through talks with a mediator. Should a compromise be achieved it
would possibly negate the need for the administrative hearing which has been scheduled for
AMVETS celebrate the 4th - Carol Norton prepared a delicious breakfast for post
August. The proceedings are closed to all except those who have been selected to represent
members and guests after the July 4th Memorial Service around the flag pole Saturday at the
different parties and the attorneys. Stay tuned. There is still no word on the appeal of Levy
AMVETS temporary home on Risher Ave. Enjoying the great food are Sallie Haley, Jeanne
County Court’s decision upholding the ruling of our Board of Adjustment ruling on Izaak
Hozian, Richard Kazdal, and Joe Hozian. The spirit at the post is at an all time high with
Walton Investors project.
the coming of the new post home on Hwy 40 starting soon after the rest of the land clearing
Water Plant - They say no news is good news. Some say that good news is not in-
is finished.
teresting and people won’t read it, which is a sad commentary on the public and one I’m not
Fundraiser Bringsforin $2000 our community re-
sure I agree with. Anyway, the water plant has been performing as designed and plant staff
has been very happy with it so far. The biggest problem has been keeping the grass mowed
Bubba’s Fin & Feather’s Benefit
Jimbo was a huge success
as there is a lot more grassed area then there used to be. With all the rain and increased
ally pulled together even in this difficult economic time we raised over $2,000.00 Special
hours of sunshine, it has been a real challenge to keep the grass under control. If that’s the
thanks to some people for donating their time and proceeds. Cutler Spur Band after playing
worst of our problems, we got it made.
in Homosassa they came and did a great job.
Kayak Relay - The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a “Kayak Relay” on
They also donated proceeds for cd sales to Jimbo, Thanks to Judy Snyder & An-
Saturday August 1st on the Withlacoochee River. I thought it would be really cool if we
nie Trimble for donating,cooking & serving the food,Jolene & Lyla White for selling many
sponsored a “relay team” from Yankeetown as we have some bodacious good kayakers of
tickets & the Chinese auction, Emma & Tim Simmons for selling shrimp,Cindy Bjork for
which I am not one, finishing dead last in the kayak race last month. However, it doesn’t
working so hard on getting prizes, Patty Bailey & Dan Brand for the bake sale and work-
appear that it will be that kind of a relay but I hope Yankeetown will still have some entries.
ing so hard on setting everything up for us,Ester for the handmade mirror,Robin Claxton
For more info, visit www.relayforlife.org. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary,
for the handmade necklace,Scottie for his photos,Jim & Darlene Gorman for the lovely
Mayor of Yankeetown
bench,Barbra Chaffin for her dedication to this community,All of bubba’s staff for making
Former Inglis Commissioner Finishes 3rd in 5K Run
this a huge success!!
Correction:
Citrus Road Runners club held a 5 kilometer race called the Fire Cracker 5k this
past Friday, July 3 at Liberty Park in Inverness. It started during the heat of the late after-
In a story reported last week by Sally Price: The American Flag and check for $100
noon at 6:30 PM and was attended by 157 runners including former Inglis Commissioner
presented to Jimbo Yates at his benefit by Donald Cowan of Cutler Spur was donated by the
Roy Smith. Apparently Inglis and Levy County were well represented as Roy received a
Gilley, Long Osteen VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
medal for finishing 3rd in his age category of 65-69 years old.
Dunnellon man arrested for busting up Bar
On June 28, the Levy County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call to the Oasis
Bar located at 2451 S.E. Hwy. 41 in Morriston. When Deputy Crooms arrived at the bar,
Anthony John Mammarello, 46, 2253 S.W. Big Bear Ridge, Dunnellon, walked out of the
bar to the patrol car and said, “Go ahead and take me to jail. I’m the guy you’re looking for.”
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When Crooms asked Mammerello what was going on, he replied that he’d “busted up the
bar.”
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Witnesses told Crooms that Mammarello was in and out of the bar, arguing with
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his girlfriend, and had torn the place up. According to Sgt. Evan Sullivan, Public Informa-
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
tion Officer, the bartender told Crooms that Mammarello became angry when he was unable
Monday-Thursday
to withdraw money from the ATM machine. Mammarello told Crooms that he was angry
11 am - 2 pm & 5 - 9 pm
because his girlfriend had taken his money. He said he entered the bar and began breaking
Friday
things. The owner of the bar stated that the loss was approximately $1250, which included
11 am - 2 pm & 5 - 10 pm
both damages and the interruption of services at his business.
Saturday
Noon - 10 pm
Damaged items include two TV’s, a Budweiser bar light and all items on the bar.
Sunday
The report also stated that Mammarello also threw a bar stool through the air conditioning
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ducts. Mammarello was charged with criminal mischief, around 10:15 p.m. His bond was
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set at $5000.
Inglis
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