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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News

Community Events

Letter to the Editor:

Re: "The V.A. has failed me"

Y-I Women's Club Set to Re-Open Thrift Shop

In 1951, I went into the Army and was sent to Yucca Flats, Nevada after Basic

Training. There were no roads, no buildings; just desert. We lived in tents, and our water was

The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club will begin their 2007-2008 season Sep. 4 at

trucked in. I did not know what was going on; the atomic bomb testing was a secret mission,

which time the Thrift Shop will open with some amazing deals. Its' hours are Tuesday and

and we had to sign a paper saying we would not talk about this for 15 years.

Friday from 10am-1pm and Wednesday from 12noon-3pm. The first regular meeting of the

For about three months, we were trucked several miles to Ground Zero where the

Club will occur Sep. 5 at 1:30pm at the clubhouse at #5 56th St. in Yankeetown. Thursday,

largest bomb made would be tested. When the bomb went off, we were about a half mile away,

Sep. 6 sees the resumption of Bingo every Thursday night from 7pm-? with sandwiches,

sitting on the sand with our back to the blast, no protective clothing and our hands covering

drinks and desserts offered at 6pm. Look for an upcoming article announcing our Special

our eyes. During the blast, I could see every bone in my hands, although my eyes were

Activities schedule for the year.

closed. The power from the blast knocked us over; the dust and fallout was so thick, we could

Proceeds from the Thrift Shop and our special activities help support various community

not see for about an hour. When the dust cleared, we were sent to Ground Zero to assess the

projects and pay for the maintenance and upkeep of the A.F. Knotts Library which the Club

damage; we were there for several hours. After the test, I was sent to the Korean War for 16

owns. Proceeds from Bingo fund scholarships for local students with eight students receiv-

months until the war ended (1953). I was injured twice and permanently disabled.

ing $500.00 scholarships this year amounting to $4,000.00!

In 1976, I started having trouble breathing and lost about 30 pounds. In 1977, I

The Club made some amazing improvements this summer by creating a handicapped, wheel

submitted to outpatient testing at the Lake City Veterans Administration (V.A.) Hospital,

chair accessible bathroom, installing new window treatments, and reorganizing the

where they determined that I had a bad pulmonary problem. They thought I was a smoker, but

kitchen. Anyone interested in contributing to our efforts is warmly invited to attend the first

I had never smoked.

regular meeting Sep. 5 at 1:30pm. For further information contact President Eleanor Berkley

The Army denied I had ever been in the atomic bomb test. Finally, Reynolds Electri-

at 447-3899 or First Vice President Leslie Dasch at 447-2700.

cal Company, Inc. (Las Vegas, Nev.) the civilian company in charge of the first atomic bomb

Brownie Scouts Meet

tests, confirmed to the V.A. that I was exposed to radiation. However, it took the V.A. over 50

The Inglis-Yankeetown Brownie Scouts will have their parent meeting September

years to list this as service connected. As a result of the atomic bomb test, I now have my

12, 2007 at Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church at 6:00 PM in Yankeetown on Riverside Dr.

third cancer. V.A. doctors have stated that the atomic bomb test is the cause of my cancers

Come and meet your daughter's leaders and learn more about Girl Scouts.

and breathing problems.

Since 1951, I have used the V.A. medical system for all my medical needs and had

Fishing Tournament to Benefit So. Levy Fire/Rescue

always thought they were the best, but in the last few years, the V.A. has failed me. Some of

B.U.B.B.A. Fishing Club (Bubba's Unique Bass/Bream Anglers) invites your and

the V.A. facilities are good, but some are a joke, with untrained employees, many of whom can

your family to join us for a fun time at our fishing tournament that will ne held on Sat., Aug.

not speak English. The local clinics are a joke, sometimes taking over six months to get you

25, to benefit the S. Levy Volunteer Fire Dept. The sign up (by Friday night, Aug. 24) and

an appointment with a specialist - meanwhile, your cancer is getting worse.

check in (by 4pm, Sat., Aug. 25) will be at Bubba's Fin & Feather (located in Inglis, off Hwy.

Now, 73 years old with war injuries, two heart attacks, four strokes, many surgeries

40 East on Lake Rousseau at 19130 S.E. 201st Street). You can put in your boat from anywhere

and Parkinson's disease, I'm having trouble breathing. I can sleep only about 3 or 4 hours,

on the lake.

lying down. Several months ago, I asked the V.A. for an oxygen prescription, but they have

There will be two divisions: Largest Bass & Catfish and Heaviest 15 Bream. A fish

not given me one. Thanks to good friends, I now have a few bottles of oxygen and will soon

fry ($5 per plate, with hush puppies, baked beans and coleslaw) will follow the tournament at

be getting an oxygen machine, but no thanks to the V.A.

6pm, Sat. Come join us for dinner, even if you don't fish! If you are interested in participating,

Taylor J. Harrison, Dunnellon

please contact Jimmy Hill, Sandy Prescott, Ronnie Merchant or Connie Merchant at (352)

LEVY COUNTY HISTORY

447-2755. The tournament rules are available at Bubba's Fin & Feather on beautiful Lk.

53 Years Ago

Rousseau.

From the Levy County Clerk of Court Archives and History Dept Continued from

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Minute Book "R" - 1950-1955, pp. 414-415, Special Meeting, September 30, 1954

Resolution Extending the Legal Hours of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in that Por-

tion of Levy County Lying and Being Within the 14th Voting Precinct (Inglis Area) cont'd

A.B.A.

That no alcoholic beverages, including beer, may be sold, consumed or served or

permitted to be served or consumed in any place holding a license under the state beverage

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department of Florida between the hours of three o'clock A.M. Sunday morning (Saturday

night) and one P.M. Sunday afternoon.

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That from one P.M. Sunday afternoon until three o'clock A.M. of the following

morning, alcoholic beverages, including beer, may be sold or consumed in any place holding

· Commercial

Mobile Homes

a license under the state beverage department of Florida.

Refrigeration

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That all State and County laws, regulations and Resolutions in conflict with this

· Residential

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Resolution are hereby set aside and rendered null and void in so far as they apply to the

· Commercial

territorial limits herein defined.

30 Years Experience

That this Resolution and the terms, conditions and hours of sale herein set forth are

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expressly limited to the 14th voting precinct (Inglis Area).

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That a certified copy of this Resolution be immediately forwarded to the proper

Ultra Violet Air Filtering

authorities of the State Beverage Department of this State by the Clerk of this Board.

Removes nearly 100%

That this Resolution shall become effective immediately. From the Archives and

History Center, Levy County Clerk's Office,Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court

of germs & dust

Reduce Sickness & Allergies

Nature Coast Sportsman's Fishing Tourney October 6

There is a fun time fishing tournament scheduled for Saturday October 6 from the Yankee-

Family Owned & Operated

town Marina and hosted by the Nature Coast Sportsman's Club of Yankeetown, Florida. All

of the money from drawings of sponsor products and food sales will be donated to Hospice

352-447-3040

of Citrus County for use in their bereavement camps for children who have experienced a loss

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of someone in their family. Official entry forms may be picked up from tournament official Bob

License #CACO 57707

Webb at 447-0491

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