The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - August 31, 2011
Letter to the Editor:
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Re: Response to Chief Dixon’s Letter....Any Cheese with that WHINE ????
When I read Chief Dixon’s letter expressing his urge and request to pull Sally Price
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
from her current position, I was thankful that this time, his intentions and views became
transparant .
In this country , the Executive and the Judicial branches are held in check and
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
balance by each other as well as the balance of church and state...as our forefathers had the
New Gun Legislation - Florida State Legislature has enacted new regulation per-
wisdom to design. This system of checks and balances has existed since the founding of
taining to firearms which essentially removes almost all authority from the County and Mu-
this country....the spirit of which.. is as it should filters down to small communities such as
nicipal governments to regulate this area. The bill says it’s preempting “the entire field of
Inglis!
regulation of firearms”, which appears to mean only the state will be allowed to make laws
Mr. Dixon’s pleadings appear to be an attempt to usurp this system of checks and
pertaining to firearms. This removes any ability of local governments to control firearms
balances on a local level, thereby displaying for all to see that he feels he should be com-
in areas such as waiting periods. The reason given by the state is to provide uniform fire-
pletely above the law !
arm laws. While state laws always trump local government ordinances, local populations
I believe that council acted wisely to appoint Ms. Price to her position and whole-
could have their own rules if they do not conflict or are not less strict then state laws. It is
heartedly support those actions.
presently against Yankeetown Ordinances to “shoot or discharge any firearm with[in] the
In spite of the petulant whinings I believe that Mr. Dixon should pay more attention
subdivided portion of the Town except in defense of life, limb or property.” This is sched-
to rule of law, rule that applies equally to everyone. Even Mr. Dixon.
uled for repeal hearings. No matter how you feel about gun control laws, there is something
Lee Paulet, Crystal River
unsettling about the state absolutely prohibiting local people to have some say over their
community. It’s the second time it has come to our attention that the state has removed local
Lucille Neeld Celebrates 99th Birthday
rights, the first being prohibiting the right to vote on certain land use issues.
Chamber’s Island Grant - Several Yankeetown officials and a couple local resi-
Pictured here in 1932 when she moved to Inglis, Lucille
dents made the trek to Tallahassee for the Florida Conservation Trust hearing held to award
Neeld, possibly the oldest Inglis resident turned 99 Sunday August
funds to worthy projects. Yankeetown had submitted a request for funds to purchase Cham-
28th.
bers Island at the mouth of the river. We did not receive the grant. There has been confusion
Lucille Agnes Neeld observed her 99th birthday Sunday
over this issue because the original application was submitted in February, but was not suc-
August 28, possibly making her the oldest resident of Inglis. Lucille
cessful due to lack of any FCT funding. It was resurrected when the FCT decided to award
was born in 1912 in St Catherine near Brooksville to Lula and O.M.
left over funds. Several people have asked why YT wants to buy the island. The majority
Moody, a Church of God Evangelist Preacher in Brooksville. In
opinion of Council appears to be that it needs to be in public ownership because the island
1932 Lucille married Louis O Neeld and moved to Inglis into a home
is rich in history, and prehistoric culture. The award of the grant would not have had any
built in 1923 just north of the Inglis City limits. Her husband Louis
costs to the town for purchase because of a private donation of matching funds.
was a State Revenuer busting moonshiners, former Levy County Com-
Labor Day – Council’s next regular meeting has been moved to the 12th of Sep-
missioner, School Board Member and Justice of the Peace, loving politics. (Louis passed
tember, due to the holiday falling on the first Monday of the month. Hoping that everyone
on in 1990). Lucille spent her life busy with a family and very active with the Port Inglis
has a safe and happy day off. Good Night and Good Luck
Church of God in Yankeetown under the leadership of Rev. Jack McKinley. She spent her
days caring for her family, taking soups and custards to the sick and shut-ins and studying
her Bible, living what she believed. She was a great prayer warrior.
Children born to Lucille and Louis and raised in Inglis were Herbert, John and
Gilbert Neeld, Euverla Newman, Carolyn Risher and Magdalene Hawthorne. (Carolyn and
John followed in their father’s footsteps and were over the years Inglis Commissioners
and Inglis Mayors.) Lucille, who almost always had her Bible with her stood behind Louis
who played a major part in South Levy County. Wishing this dear lady who will reach the
100 year milestone next year a blessed birthday.
Birth Announcement
Dick and Janet Streeter of Inglis are thrilled
to announce the birth of their new grand-
daughter, Reagan. The proud parents, Jona-
than andKarina Streeter of Tampa, also have
a 7-year-old daughter, Azriel. Both parents
are teachers at Middleton High School in
Tampa. (Note: Dr. Streeter is Chairman of
the Inglis Planning Commission.)
Free hot nutritious meals for seniors 60 years and older are provided every Tuesday and
For Hurricane preparedness, safety information,
Thursday at 12:00 noon at the Inglis Community Center behind Inglis Town Hall through
hotline phone numbers, survival kit info,
the Older Americans Act. (OAA) These meals are provided by the Suwannee River Economic
emergency shelters, safe room, & more
Council (SREC) a program which covers 12 counties and is coordinated by Bernadette Preble.
Eventually additional days can be added if there is interest as well as some programs will
www.thenewscaster.com/hurricane.html
be provided for entertainment or informational as well as the well balanced meal with drink
and dessert. Donations are accepted if you desire but the meals are actually provided at no
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