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CFCC Levy To Offer Advanced Scrapbooking Class
Mr. Ross, “For The Record”, Check Your Facts
Central Florida Community College Levy Center will offer a four-week Advanced
Scrapbooking class on Thursdays, starting Sept. 4.
A Guest Commentary by Jim Sherwood
The class will meet 6 to 8 p.m. at the Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd. in Chiefland. The
Mr. Ross, I believe that it is you that is confused and mislead. Most of the com-
course fee is $39 and includes some materials. Participants will learn about the latest in
ments you make in your article “FOR THE RECORD” are based on personal opinion, specu-
scrapbooking, including explosion boxes, distressing techniques and electronic cutting de-
lation or hearsay, not facts.
vices. The registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 28. For information or to register, visit the
I came to Yankeetown in 2004 and introduced myself at town hall as a developer.
Levy Center or call 352-493-9533.
That’s what I do. I made no secret of it. I discussed my development plans openly with town
Parson Memorial Church Events
officials Mayor Wall, Zoning Official Ray W. and Town Attorney Clark Stillwell. Based on
Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church at 5850 Riverside Dr. inYankeetown, will be starting
their written, encouraging representations and the current zoning code I purchased several
the Fall Session of children's Sunday School and Sunday, September 6th, at 9:30am. All
redevelopment properties and at the Mayor’s suggestion, contracted to purchase the
children are invited to learn about God and His love. Parents you are invited to join our
Cunningham tract as it is the only commercially zoned property in Yankeetown which allows
"Coffee Fellowship" while the kids are in Sunday School. .Then please stay for our church
motel, marina and dry boat storage businesses.
service, led by Reverebd Walter Radulovich, starting at 11:00am. For more information please
I followed the town’s rules to the letter. I worked closely with town officials in
call 489-5274.
preparing the site development application for my proposed development. I invited open
Thrift Shop Open in Yankeetown!
discussion and negotiation, with the town. Then suddenly under the direction of now
The Yankeetown Inglis Woman's club Thrift Shop will opens it's doors on Sepetember
assistant town attorney, Ralf Brookes you and others formed S.W.A.Y. whose stated goal
2nd. The Thrift Shop is open every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 1pm, and Wednesday
and objective was and is to stop the IWI development. Many members of this group
from 12 noon to 3pm. Bingo Season Begins September 4th. In Yankeetown Weekly Bingo
subsequently became elected and appointed officials. In a continued effort to stop the IWI
begins at the Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club on Thursday, September 4th. Players are
development these newly elected and appointed officials hastily passed a Moratorium spe-
invited to come early to purchase their Bingo cards and enjoy goodies from the "Thursday
cifically to interfere with Forum Architects ability to complete its job as architect of the IWI
Kitchen." You'll also have time to check out what's new in the Thrift Shop. Doors open at
project. Forum subsequently filed suit against you and 28 other residents who are members
6pm, with Bingo games beginning at 7pm. Bring your friends and come out for the fun.
of S.W.A.Y. for damages. I direct you to www.saveyankeetown.com if you need supporting
facts regarding the purpose of S.W.A.Y. and the real conspiracy.
AMVETS Dinner and Karaoke
Your portrayal of Mr. Tim Haines as an ‘attorney with a heart’ is further evidence of
The AMVETS William Crow Post 447, 33 Risher Avenue, Inglis, Fl, Will Be Having A
your ignorance of facts. Mr. Haines is a developer just like me. His Ocala based law firm of
Dinner And Karaoke By Emma On Saturday, August 30, 2008, From 2-6 pm. Dinner Will
Gray Ackerman & Haines, P.A. specialize in Land Development, Environmental Law, Land
Include Bbq Pig Or Bbq Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Rolls, And Dessert. $6 Dona-
Use and Real Property. Their client list is a who’s who of local developers.. Mr. Haines has
tion. Public Welcomed, To-Go Orders Or Info, Please Call 352-447-4473.
been actively assembling, acquiring and developing properties in Yankeetown as a devel-
Rep. Brown-Waite Constituent Outreach Meetings In Levy County
oper since 2004. His goal and objective is to protect his investments and those of his
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Representatives for Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05)
developer partners.
will continue the practice of hosting Constituent Outreach Meetings throughout the 5th
Yankeetown public records reveal that developer Tim Haines has been a member of
District in the coming weeks to meet with residents of the area to discuss their views and
a development group since 2004 which includes Ocala based real estate broker Bill Tarter and
concerns.
developer John Curtis of Curtis Investments, Ltd. and JOTAR Management, none of whom
Constitution Day is a federal holiday that celebrates the ratification of the United
are residents of Yankeetown. Mr. Haines himself is a resident of Dunnellon.
States Constitution. Celebrated in 2008 on September 17, Rep. Brown-Waite will have copies
Mr. Haines is the registered agent for this Ocala based development group and has
of the U.S. Constitution available for all 5th District residents who wish to receive one. The
been and continues to work behind the scenes to influence Yankeetown elected officials to
Constitution may be picked up at district outreach events, or at either of Rep. Brown-Waite’s
allow for the development of a large “Lodge” type structure on Chambers Island. This
district offices in Dade City or Brooksville throughout the month of September.
“Lodge” facility would provide overnight accommodations, boat docking facilities and be
Representatives will be in Levy County on Tuesday, September 16th at the follow-
jointly owned by its membership. The Haines project directly competes with my proposed
ing location:9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Levy County Outreach,Levy County Courthouse,Courtroom
development plans but is new development on the most environmentally sensitive lands in
A,355 So. Court St.Bronson.
Yankeetown.
A letter from Mr. Haines to Mayor Clary dated February 18, 2008 is telling. In his
letter Haines says, “In my appearances before the Planning and Zoning Commission I ar-
Inglis Mayor Risher has planned
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EL Ranchito
A September 11th Memorial Ceremony
In conjunction with a Support Our Troops Celebration
Mexican Restaurant
This will be held in front of the Inglis Town Hall
at 7:00pm on September 11th, 2008.
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
We would like to invite the Public to join us in paying tribute to
all past and present Military Personnel.
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
Open 7 Days
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
A Special Ending has been planned for all to enjoy.
Yes, we have
Lunch & Dinner
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
Beer & Wine!
Served
If you have any pictures of your loved ones that are currently
fighting for our freedom in the armed forces or have pictures
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
of loved ones lost to the conflict we will be happy to display
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
them on the Inglis Town Hall Commission Rooms
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
Wall of Remembrance.
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