The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - September 16, 2009
Yankeetown Mayor’s Report
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
A Guest Commentary by Dawn Clary
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Money -The first budget hearing was held last week and a tentative mileage rate
was decided on. The council at first considered a tentative millage of 2.4078 but after dis-
The Newscaster does not publish anonymous letters or commentaries. We receive
cussion, proposed a tentative mileage equal to the roll back rate of 2.135 mills. The roll
letters from time to time that do not meet our requirements (mostly unsigned and no address)
back rate is what ever millage produces the same amount of money as last year. If property
and that's why they don't get published. All letters must be typed, signed by the author, with
values drop the number has to go up to ensure the same amount of revenue. Councilman
a local phone number and current address. Letters can be mailed, faxed or emailed. Emailed
Larry Feldhusen pointed out that the millage rate was approximately 1.9 mills several years
letters may be delayed while verification takes place. Comments can be left on our com-
ago so the millage has been essentially flat or stable for years. Also, this council at one time
ment line at 352-897-0381. You must leave your name an phone number for verification.The
had dropped it as low as 1.5. Yankeetown has been very frugal. The final budget hearing is
limit is 500 words or you can make arrangements to pay for the overage. For more informa-
on September 23rd.
tion see page 2.
Legal front - People have asked the status of the administrative hearing on the
Letter to the Editor:
Comprehensive Plan that was held last month. The hearing was concluded as far as all of
Re: Letter of Thanks
the testimony but the attorneys were to submit their closing statements in writing to the
On a recent business trip to Inglis, I lost my cell phone in a parking lot and was
judge. A time clock was given of 20 days after the transcript had been filed. The transcript
miles away before realizing my mistake. Thinking the phone was gone for good, I was
was filed with the court on September the 9th which started the clock and attorneys should
pleasantly surprised to hear a woman answer my phone and confirm she had found it. I was
have their final words in by the 29th. There is no other news on any other legal issue. One
also grateful that she was careful to return the phone to its rightful owner. Although she had
thing that you do learn in this job is that the legal system moves very slowly.
left the location where she found it, she went back to give it to a friend who returned it to
Progress - Some isolation and other critical valves in our water distribution system
me.
were not working or need repair. By systematically working off this valve maintenance
You often hear about random acts of kindness, but to be the beneficiary of such an
under controlled conditions, we should reduce the number of people who are out of water
act happens only on rare occasions. I never caught the woman’s name who took time from
service when a break or problem occurs. We repaired two of these valves on Pamela Drive
her busy day to help out a complete stranger, but I am so grateful that my phone was found
last week. It was a big effort and we appreciate the patience of the individuals in the area
by such an honest, conscientious person. I am hopeful she reads this letter since I am not
that were out of water and then on boiled water notices for a while. Hopefully this will
able to give my thanks to her directly.
improve things in the future.
Sincerely, Cindy Burns,Project Engineer,Tarmac America LLC
Clearing The Air - Concerning recent discussions of a county review of commer-
Squawk Box Continued from page 1
cial signs on CR40, signs on the right of way (ROW) of Hwy 40 are under the county’s
jurisdiction. An anonymous complaint was apparently made to the county about one sign.
The county asked our Zoning Official to help with ground work and give them some infor-
Citrus County Health Department (CCHD).
mation about signs on CR40. Our ZO complied with information concerning signs that may
Judy Tear, Public Relations with the CCHD said that the health department had been
not have met the county’s rules. The county has also questioned the town’s signs such as the
instructed by the Center For Disease Control (CDC) not to test for Swine Flu (H1N1) but
WGP sign and the town meeting sign. To their credit, the county does not appear to engage
to just treat patients if they had symptoms that appeared consistent with Swine Flu. CCHD
in selective enforcement and applies the rules to everyone. Apparently some individuals had
website said that as of July 24, 2009 the CDC stopped reporting the number of confirmed and
only one part of the elephant and drew the erroneous conclusion that our ZO had initiated
probable cases. Physicians were to do diagnosis based on signs and symptoms. Judy said as
this action. Bulk Pick Up is this Saturday September the 19th. Good Night and Good Luck,
of right now the only people tested are those that are actually hospitalized.
Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
IPDThe Inglis Police Department wants to inform the public of a phone scam. Accord-
warns of phone scam
I again called Barbara Locke back at the LCHD in Bronson. I asked if it was true about not
testing for Swine Flu unless you are hospitalized. Barbara said yes it is true but some doctors
might test on their own if they wanted. She said Bronson would not test any either according
to the CDC except that the LCHD is a Surveillance Test Sight and their clinic does test the
ing to Sgt. Mack Ballard, a person is calling residents, telling them that they’ve won $5,000,
first 5 people who come in with influenza like symptoms. After the first 5 each day they do
and all they have to do is send the caller $350 in a plain white wrapper, and someone will
not test any more that day.
show up at their home, the following day, with the $5,000. “This is an obvious scam,” said
Locke also said there are many different strains of the regular flu folks get yearly shots
Ballard. “Bottom line is, people need to be cautious. Do not give any personal information
for. Each year it is determined which strain might be the most prevalent and circulating
to anyone over the phone. Ask for a call back number, supervisor or anything a legitimate
so the vaccine is prepared for that strain. The previous year’s vaccine can’t be used again.
company will supply you. No business will ask for your bank account, social security num-
I counted over 200 strains on the internet.
ber or personal information. If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.”
My granddaughter at age 4 months was given a new vaccine called Prevnar (PCV7) which
is for Pneumococcal viruses which Prevnar only covered 7 of 5500 strains. We were told if
Realty
she had the vaccine she would not have ear infections. After the vaccine, she started having
ear infections and would every time have a full blown turn blue quit breathing seizure. You
Sally Price, Realtor
know my opinion of vaccines and flu shots.
19 Hwy 40 W.
My question is.”HOW DO WE KNOW THE NUMBER OF CASES OF SWINE FLU AND
(352) 302-8556 cell
Inglis
HOW SEVERE IT IS IF THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL SAYS NO TEST
UNLESS THE PEOPLE ARE HOSPITALIZED? WHERE DO THE NUMBERS COME
POWER PLANT OUTAGE WORKERS
FROM IF NO TESTING IS DONE OF THE GENERAL SICK PUBLIC? HOW WOULD
WE HAVE RENTALS ALL PRICES
WE KNOW WHEN WE REACH A PANDEMIC..(BASED ON SIGNS AND SYMP-
TOMS?). SOUNDS LIKE A LINE TO ME I DON’T BUY.
PARTNER UP AND SPLIT COSTS
Helen Bergdoll of Hernando (February 6, 1936), died ,Thursday September 3, at her
Most with everything you need
home under the care of Hospice of Citrus County and her family. She is survived by her
husband of 46 years, Kenneth Reg’, 2 sons, Kenneth and his wife, Mary of Inglis, Jason and
bring clothes and food - some include utilities
his wife Dara of Williston and 1 daughter, Kelli of Inverness. She had 8 grandchildren. In
352 302-8556
lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Hospice of Citrus County. A celebra-
tion of her life and memory will be held on September 19th at 1:00 p.m. at the home of her
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son, Kenneth.
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