The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - August 22, 2007
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Letter to the Editor:
Re:Public Depositions Facts
Last weeks edition of the newscaster contained an article named "Depositions Be-
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
gin in Yankeetown Lawsuit" When reading this article I became very upset seeing that there
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
were no real facts in the article itself.
I immediately called the editor of the newscaster to voice my opinion on this travesty
When I was young, I worked with a much older guy whose commentary on life was
of so called news and was told that the so called facts came from public documents at the
always "it all boils down to what's for dinner". This was his philosophy whether the subject
Levy county courthouse.
was marriage or the world economy. I finally decided that he pretty much believed that it is the
Well, I beg to differ on that as I am one of the "defendants" in this lawsuit and feel it
little things which affect one personally that in the end, are the over riding issue. Therefore
is my obligation to set the record straight.
although we have enormous issues in front of us such as the design of the new water plant,
First off I will say that the so called "facts" could not have come from the court
the important thing at the moment is that we have a really bad MOSQUITO INFESTATION. I
house as the case between Izaak Walton Investors vs Ralph E. Oesterle II and Clara Oesterle
have contacted Levy County Mosquito Control and they did come down and spray which
has been sequestered by the Judge on the case. Meaning it is NOT public record as Izaak
was very helpful.
Walton Investors requested this so the public (you) can not see the truth or get the facts in
However we as citizens can do a lot to help ourselves. Please walk down your
this case. Since the beginning they have been very worried about the truth getting out to the
property and look for any standing water. It doesn't take much to provide a breeding place for
public. Next the article said the defendants (myself) failed to fulfill their obligations, However
a gazillion mosquitoes, so even small ponds of water need to be eliminated if possible. To add
it should have said that the defendants are "accused" of Breach of contract and or "accused"
to the problem, Yankeetown has a lot of absentee owners at this time of the year. If you have
of not fulfilling their obligations., we all know Izaak Walton Investors are full of all sorts of
a neighbor who is gone for the summer, perhaps you could get permission to walk down their
accusations against anyone that stands in their way.
property and look for standing water or check on bird baths and such. If you have resident
As per the Judges order, I will not discuss my case, but I will say the truth will come
ponds or slews on your property, you can buy mosquito "donuts" at your local hardware
out in the courtroom and I have faith in the judicial system.
store, which you just pitch into the water.
I will not be bullied by Liars and crooks and I will stand up for my rights.
These release an organism into the water which kills the mosquito larva but is not
As for the rest of the article... Well for those of you that tried to show up to witness the
harmful to pets or birds or other animals. If you would like more information or think you need
depositions, I'm sure you found out that the last couple of those depositions had been
more help, Levy County Mosquito Control has a great web site, www.levycountymc.org, and
cancelled or changed once again for the forth time since all this started.
their phone is 352-486-5127. Another what's for dinner issue is basketball hoops on the town
I did not know that the depositions were "open to the public" or I would have invited
right of way. Some town residents have become displeased with town council when they
- come and hear the facts in this case as I have nothing to hide. I will have my
anyone to
have been told to remove basketball hoops from the town right of way. This is not a change
attorney check with the Judge to see if he truly wishes these depositions to be open to the
that the current town council has put in place. The zoning official is merely enforcing regula-
public and will let anyone interested know what the Judge rules on this matter. If the Judge
tions that have been in place for years. The current town council has not moved to squash
rules that the depositions are open to the public, I have no problem letting anyone read a copy
basketball in Yankeetown. Going back many, many years, the councils have also had con-
of my deposition or the deposition of "developer"Jim Sherwood.
cerns about this because they did not want to encourage children playing in the street, which
Ed Oesterle, Owner Yankeetown marina
I think most people would agree is DANGEROUS. I personally think it is wonderful and
Editor's Note: For clarification the article referred to should have included the wording: " the
healthy that people want to play basketball or provide the opportunity for their children and
Lawsuit Alleges that...."
a safe option is the basketball court at the Yankeetown School which I am told is available for
Local Sea Cadets Have First Anniversary
residents to use. While it may be a little extra effort to go there it is also a real basketball court
and everyone interested in basketball should give it a try. You could be the next Michael
Jordan. Good Night and Good Luck
Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
The local Manatee Division of the Na-
val Sea Cadets held their first anniversary cel-
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Yankeetown with about 60 family and friends in
attendance from Citrus, Levy, and Marion
counties. Advancements, promotions, citations
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community service event in October, small arms
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training in November, and other events in the upcoming year.
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10 to 17 may request information on the program from LCDR Wambold, NSCC at 352-216-2342
352-447-0704
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