The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - August 29, 2012
From Dawn's Front Porch
CFEC Raises Awareness & Funds For
American Cancer Society
By Newscaster Contributor Dawn Clary
Hurricane Help- By the time that this is printed, we will either be in a mess from Hur-
For many years now the employees at Central Florida Electric Cooperative have
ricane Isaac or we may have come through unscathed again. At this time it looks like we
focused their efforts on raising community awareness as well as financial support for the
will be OK, but hurricane season will not be over, therefore we may have a chance to shore
American Cancer Society. Billing Supervisor, Connie Ward says, “Her Department doesn’t
up some things. If you are someone who would need extra help should there be an evacua-
mind the after hours spent on fund raisers as long as it’s something you truly believe in”.
tion, YT maintains a list of special needs people who need more help during an evacuation
And Member Service Representative, Ryan Watson states, “Being creative with fund rais-
which needs to be updated .You only need to contact the hall to have your name placed on
ing projects is the key”. Whatever it is, it must be working because the total donated this
the list. The town works with the Emergency Management Coordinator, Mark Johnson to
year topped $12,000. Tony Wasson, Member Service Manager says, “It still would not be
provide the support services needed to evacuate. Also note that YT provides sand bags free
possible without all the support the tricounty community gives”. Research and the devel-
to anyone. They are on the little access road to the YT water plant. Sand has been provided
opment of cures must continue, and it will, as long as people like those at Central Florida
through Levy Co Emergency Management. As I write this who knows what shape we’ll be
Electric Cooperative are involved.
in, see you on the other side.
Some Water Restrictions Lifted – You may have noticed that we have gotten a lot of rain
lately. This has allowed Southwest Florida Water Management to lift the more stringent
water restrictions for our area. These were put in place due to the severe water shortage that
we experienced due to the drought. However, water conservation measures that are what’s
called the “Modified Phase I “ are still in effect. This means that lawn watering is still re-
stricted to twice a week. SFWMD has a web site where you can check out information on
this and other water matters.
Opening on YT Planning and Zoning Commission – The Yankeetown P&Z Commission
is looking for another member. This is your chance to get involved and provide an important
function for the community. You may have noticed that Yankeetown is very sensitive about
its zoning. The P&Z is the main burner on the town’s vision. Contact the hall if interested.
Opening on the Council – There will also be an opening on the Town Council as we will
appoint a Mayor from the current council leaving an opening. If you got the intestinal for-
titude, sign up at the hall.
New Tree Ordinance – The P&Z had submitted a total rewrite of the YT tree ordinance to
the YT Council for approval hearings. The first hearing was to be at the last meeting on the
20th. However there were so many comments that the YT Council sent the tree ordinance
back to the P&Z for review of the comments for possible inclusion in the ordinance Good
Night and Good Luck
Argument - Continued from page 4
From left: Karen Mowrey, Tony Wasson, Jennifer Robson, AD Goodman, Ryan Watson, Scott
team found the shotgun.
Geist, Kathy Baker, Desmond Knight, Pat Hunt, Zee Castillo & Tim Hastings
The on-call detective from the Ocala area State Fire Marshall s office came to the
I-Y Lions Club Organizes Search
scene to investigate the firebombing materials located under the truck and the garage, and
the damaged truck and building. A crime scene/ accelerant detection K-9 alerted to the two
For Biting by an unknown dog last week-
Dog
areas where the fire bombs were thrown.
Since Daniels had knowledge that his friend would likely have been sitting in a
chair behind the garage window, major crimes detectives determined this was an attempt to
A person in Yankeetown was bitten
kill the victim. Daniels was placed under arrest and transported to the Citrus County Deten-
end.
Since the dog ran off there was no way to prove wheth-
tion Facility, charged with attempted homicide, felony vandalism, arson to a structure, ar-
er or not the animal was infected with Rabies.
This meant the per-
son to a vehicle, and two counts of firebombing. Due to the severity of the charges, Daniels
son would have to take the painful shots as a preventative measure.
The
was held without bond.
Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club organized a search party and the area of town where the-
Public Information Officer Gail Tierney explained Daniels “wild arrest” and the
dog had been, was searched to find the dog. Due to their efforts, the animal was found and
facial bandages seen in his booking photographs. Daniels “attempted to bolt when he got to
the person will not have to take the shots. Everyone who helped with this effort should be
the jail, but connected with a corner of the building instead. Hence, the bandages,” she said.
very proud.
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