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two days ago was the notice about a sewing class. Last night the meeting was out there. So PARKVIEW LANES SCORING UP- Shirley 180; Bridget Foley 180; Sandy LeP-

I’m not really sure. And the internet is bothersome, my internet has been out since the 13th GRADE: The Brunswick FrameWorX au- ree 486; Maggie Homrighouse 476.

of July and other people don t even have internet in this town. This is not the first time in tomatic scoring system has been enhanced TUESDAY SUMMER NOTAP TOUR-

the past six month a meeting has gone un-notified. There are four people in the audience, with the addition of the Evolution Scoring NEY: Handicap: June Williams 962; Ken

Upgrade, which included the installation of Meldrum 871; Jerry Ness 762.

and four commissioners.”

Commissioner Sally Price said she missed the meeting because she was out of flat-screen 39” Toshiba monitors. We ap-

preciate the patience of the bowlers during YOUNG & RESTLESS: Handicap, Youth:

town and not properly notified of the meeting.

Andrew Allen 280,731; Matt Allen 278;

Mayor Kirkland read an email that Price sent to town hall: “I can not find where the installation.

Ted Malysz 747. Handicap, Adult: John

I got notification of tonight s (Thursday s) special meeting on the fire assessment. Since I

will not be there I am asking you to copy my response to other commissioners and read this CITRUS COUNTY USBC SWEEPER: Saltmarsh 295,739; Denise Griffin 287,768.

Saturday, August 10, at 7pm, is the date Scratch, Youth: Matt Allen 256,637; Mi-

email into the record at the meeting Thursday night before the vote.

I feel with approximately $800,000 in reserves which is money that came from of the next GCUSBC-sponsored Doubles chael Andriuolo 205,532. Scratch, Adult:

our citizens, we need to not increase the fire tax therefore taxing the people more. With the Sweeper. The tourney is at Parkview Lanes, Brian Carney 268,696; John Saltmarsh 266;

police department vacating the IPD property we can sell that property for an amount good and bowlers may register beginning at 6pm. Charlie Stein 697.

The cost is $40 per team, cash only, and

enough to run the fire department for quite a while even with emergency equipment.

I do not believe in this economic crisis time that it is right to keep taking from our payoffs will be made immediately follow- WEDNESDAY

ing the tourney. The tourney is handicapped Scratch: Sean Fugere 279,737; Joe Baier-

people. We need to work on making the budget work..

If I was there I would emphatically be against any increase. Thanks for reading at 100 percent of 230 (150 minimum aver- lein 278; Chris Carr 717; Stephanie Flory

this.” Price said she is now in favor of keeping the town s fire/rescue because the county s age). Call the Center at 352-489-6933 for 233,615; Dorine Fugere 225,645.

proposed plan of charging 27 cents a square foot would drive some businesses into failure. more information.

WOMEN’S SUMMER TRIO: Handicap:

Commissioner Andy White motioned, and seconded by Commissioner Ely that

the rate be set at $49.84 (60% of operating funds because county funds are still expected FALL LEAGUE MEETINGS: The fall Nancy Vaughan 246; Joan Tyree 238,667;

in the coming year). In discussion Commissioner Merritt said “in light of the fact that our leagues at Parkview Lanes include teams of Rose Damico 622. Scratch: Nancy Vaughan

equipment is as old as it is and we have not put any money aside it is my recommendation women only, men only and mixed. The first 181,424; Marilyn Seymour 168,433.

that we go at the 100% level in an account that can only be used for equipment replace- league meeting was August 6th, and meet-

ment and build the funds that are going to be needed. Merritt continued, if after 5 years you ings continue throughout August and into HOLDER HOTSHOTS: Handicap: Carl

haven t used it, (comment by White “Give it back?”) Merritt responded you don t give it early September. Contact the Center at 352- Peterson 306,772; Murphy Combs 294,760;

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Andrea Kish 251,695; June Williams 247;

back, you just stop the 100%, roll it back to something. Every person in this town should 489-6933 for more information.

League and Tournament scores for the Betty Rauch 670. Scratch: Carl Peterson

be funding as an assessment.”

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258,628; Murphy Combs 236; Rich Wil-

White said “I would like to see the tax payer get some kind of relief at this point, week ending August 4:

the tax payer never gets any relief. White stated that the fire truck may be 30 years old but MONDAY Handi- liams Dawn Dearlove 180,492; Caro-

 SUMMER SPECIAL:  587; 

Sy Leiner274,773; Rogers270; lynHandley 180,466;

cap:     David       Andrea Kish 163.

only has 35,000 miles on it with pumps redone and a new jaws of life.”

Changing the motion to $82.80 per unit (100%) Commissioners Merritt, Ely Barlow Eddie  

Merrill   270;   Corbitt 757;

and Morin voted yes and White voted no. In summary: the increase  from perChristina Tidwell285,795;Sandy • -  • Malysz, 

BOWLERS OF THE WEEK: Ted

 is  $29.60   •    Gambo 

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unit to $82.80 per unit. This rate may be adjusted during budget talks. It is unclear how the ne 276; Maggie Homrighouse 776. Scratch: 96 pins over his average, Christina Tidwell,

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units will apply to businesses. In summary: on July 24th the commission gave up (and gave Wes Foley 231,541; John Schott 206; Eddie 105 pins over her average, and David How-

back) a $54 a year storm water assessment and then August 1st took it back by increasing Corbitt 595; Jacque Iverson 192; Michelle ell, 137 pins over his average.

And we were told last week by at least two commissioners and Mayor Kirkland

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that the ad valorem tax rate that the commission decided on “was the same as we did last

year, this is the maximum that it can be. The actual rate will be set at the budget hearing.”

Technically the rate commissioners set is higher, 5.0381 proposed by commis-

U.S. 19 at C.R. 40 • Inglis, Florida

sioner White and passed by the commission is the maximum rate they can charge after a

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complicated formula set by the state. This would raise $308,146 while last year s rate of 5.0

mils would generate $305, 816, a difference of +$2,300, hardlyDispanyy Ad public-

ity that might be received if they really intend to roll it back.Quarter Page is the

We keep hearing “ this

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roll back rate and the final rate might be lower following budget discussions.” We ll keep

our eye on this one. Commissioner White told The Newscaster it was his goal to get the rate

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down to 4.75 mils during budget talks.

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Fire Extinguisher Training - This month’s training at Levy County Department of Public

Safety, Station 6 (Rosewood) and Station 5 (Yankeetown) consisted of volunteer firefight-

ers training on the proper use of Fire Extinguishers. The training provided volunteers with

knowledge and understanding when to use fire extinguisher versus a fire hoses with large

amounts of water. During this training each participant was able to identify the limitations,

care and maintenance, and proper safety when using fire extinguishers. If you are interested

in learning these life saving skills or interested in volunteering contact: Levy County Depart-