The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - September 14, 2011
Amvets Remember 911 - In Our Words
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Veterans and friends of the Inglis Amvets post 447 gathered at 12 noon on September 11th,
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
2011 to remember the events of 9-11-2001. This was the ceremony in their words.
Joe Hozian, Commander: “ As we mark the 10th anniversary of that day, we
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
commemorate the triumph of human kindness and the humanity which sets us
ZO Gone this week - Our Zoning Official Kurt Woerner is at training this week for Flood
apart from the other species on this planet earth.
Plain Management certification. Although he will be out of the office, he has said he will
It’s incredible that it is 10 years. It seems like yesterday. 911 and the
still be available by phone. As a reminder, his normal office hours have changed and are
memory of that day is still burnt into my memory. It was a very sad, tragic day.
now Tuesday thru Friday from 9:00 am till noon, with afternoons or evenings available by
It was a life changing day for America, but at last justice has been served. We
appointment. You can also always contact him by email at yankeetown15760@bellsouth.
got the man who was behind all of it and we did away with him.
net.
Our wonderful military did what they promised and hunted those terrorists down
Water Info - Apparently there are still some citizens that have concerns about our water,
and made them pay. They are the pride and joy of this great nation and we say thank you to
even though we send out, or have published in the paper, our water quality report every
them.
year which is reviewed and approved by the Department of Environmental Protection. As
This week or next we can never allow an act of terrorism happen again. Let us not
a public water supply, we are heavily monitored by state agencies. If anyone still has con-
forget the victims and their loved ones. Let us have a minute of silent prayer for all of our
cerns or questions about the safety of our water please feel free to contact the DEP. They
lost ones and our brave military.”
can relieve any concerns you may have. Contact the hall if you need information on how to
get in communication with them.
Diedre Stark, Ladies Aux. Chaplin: “Let us pray, Dear Lord on this 10th an-
Feed Back Wanted - Years ago there was a movement to name CR40 after the Elvis
niversary of a horrendous act of terrorism, rest in peace the 2983 victims and
Presley movie “Follow that Dream” from Hwy 19 to the end of the road where much of the
give solace to their families. Protect our great nation and all who fought and
movie was filmed. Inglis agreed to do this but Yankeetown balked and did not agree for
continue to fight for our freedom. Let us remember that freedom is not free.
reasons that varied. It prompted some harsh jokes such as a sign put up by an anonymous
Watch over and protect our service men and women, past and present.
person at the Yankeetown town line which read “the dream stops here”. Eventually the
Watch over our police, fire, and rescue personnel, past and present. Watch
hoopla died down as it always does. The suggestion has come up again, inspired by the 50th
over and protect our Amvets Post, all those present today and all those that
year anniversary of the movie. If you have thoughts on this subject, call or drop me a line
aren’t. May the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. We ask this in your name,
here at the hall, I’d like to know what you think and why.
Amen.”
Special Thanx - Mr. Don McDougal has agreed to serve another term on the Board of
Adjustment. He has been Chairman of the Board for years and we appreciate it!
Lisa Flanders: “For all Americans, for all time the phrase 911 will evoke a
Thanx also to Mrs. Maxine Comer and Mrs. Grace Hodge for re-upping on the Parks and
special meaning a memory of a moment in our history when the world as we
Recreation Committee. Yankeetown runs on volunteers.
knew it changed forever. It is fitting then, that every year on September 11,
Bulk Pick Up - This Saturday, the 17th, is our bulk pick up day. You know the drill, get
Americans join together to honor the memory of the more than three thousand
your stuff out early and no industrial stuff. Good Night and Good Luck
people who died that day.
Inglis Loses A Friend
These solemn ceremonies on September 11 will always be more than a
remembrance of the past, more than a tribute to the lives lost ten years ago,
Emory Frazier Sullivan, 66, of Inglis, Florida, passed away on Septem-
these ceremonies will always be remembered as a tribute to both the living and the dead.
ber 6, 2011. Emory Sullivan was born on March 10, 1945, in Ocala, Florida,
Today we recall and we celebrate what we have learned about ourselves on Sep-
to Woodrow and Lucille Sullivan. He lived in Levy County during his en-
tember 11, We remember once again how ordinary human beings, living their ordinary lives,
tire life and was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Capital City Bank on
reacted with extraordinary heroism when--without warning and In an instant they were
July 11, 2008, after thirty years of service to his community as their banker
thrown face to face with the most fundamental question of human existence.
and respected friend. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Carol, in their R.V.,
We saw ordinary people choose Duty in the face of Death as security guards in the
playing golf and watching sports, especially the University of Florida Gators
WTC continued to help people out of the building as they were collapsing, we say loyalty to
football team. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.
friends overwhelm all sense of danger, as the NYC firefighters and police searched tirelessly
He is survived by his wife of seven years, Carol Sullivan; his three sons and daugh-
for their own, we saw ordinary people choose self sacrifice for the good of strangers as pas-
ters-in-law, Evan Sullivan (Vickie), Kerry Runnels (Bobbie) and Kelly Runnels (Sara); his
sengers on the plane American Flight 93 over Pennsylvania refused to allow the hijackers to
daughter and son-in-law, Leah Winter (Donald); his two brothers and sisters-in-law Thom-
succeed.
as Sullivan (Shirley) and Woody Sullivan (Faye); his sister and brother-in-law, LaNetia
We have seen Americans meet like this every September 11 to refresh our national
Daniels (Albert); and his eleven beloved grandchildren: Brittany, Colton, Caleb, Rebecca,
memory of what we learned that day Ten years ago. Not only that we have enemies in this
Joshua, Jake, Brent, Griffin, Carrigan, Kelly and Lilam.
world who would destroy us if they could, but that the age old verities-duty, loyalty-self
His Visitation was held on Friday, September 9, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
sacrifice, and love still have meaning, and do flourish in the hearts of the ordinary people we
Knauff Funeral Home in Williston, Florida. His Funeral Service,was held at Red Level
live and work side by side with every day.
Baptist Church (Red Level, Florida) at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011, with
So today, as with think back on the events of 911 Ten years ago our sorrow over
Brother A.D. Priest officiating. Knauff Funeral Home in Williston helped the family in mak-
the loss of so many good people should be tempered by the example shown by so many who
ing Final Arrangements.
died and so many who lived. They taught us through their actions that day what it means to
be human.
Levy DUI check points Results
The only way we will triumph over terrorism, and conquer the senseless tragedy of
On Friday, September 2, 2011, the Levy County Sheriff’s Office, together with
that horrible day, is by celebrating the kindness of the human spirit. Today , as we remember
Inglis and Chiefland Police Departments with equipment borrowed from the City of Wil-
the lost, I ask you to join me in faith that the good, will not only endure , they will prevail.”
liston, conducted a DUI Checkpoint in Inglis as part of the National “Drive Sober or Get
Pulled Over” Campaign. This campaign was to reduce and eliminate impaired driving on
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our roadways. During this 3-hour road block they stopped 73 vehicles and issued 13 total
citations with one being for open container. Although no DUI arrests were made, this col-
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