PAGE 10 - September 19, 2007
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
YANKEETOWN MAYOR'S REPORT
Fall Equinox Ceremony
The public is invited to the FREE Fall Equinox Ceremony at the Wilderness Circle
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 11:00 AM. All who come in a good way are invited and Indian
In community theater the week of your opening night is called "hell week", because
blood is not necessary. Prayers will be offered. A fire in the center will be built, weather
there is a rehearsal every night and the apprehension of opening night. For the Yankeetown
permitting.
government the entire month of September could be called hell month. It is the end of our
Mackie Sanford, of Cherokee descent is in charge of the Circle. Michael "White
fiscal year and there is a lot to do. The Budget must be approved along with the millage rate.
Wolf" Serio of Cherokee descent will drum, sing, chant and play the guitar and flutes.
Hearings must be held, many town obligations must be attended to such as our insurance
It is expected that the local Girl Scouts will raise the colors (flags). They are our future and
and there is an election process that begins.
are taught honor and patriotism. Their parents are invited also as well as all other youth
The agenda of the regular meeting for September proposed charter amendments
groups
which will be placed on the October 30th ballot by ordinance should the proposed ordinance
Following the Ceremony will be a pot luck dinner and music in the afternoon.
pass at a hearing this month. Many of the amendments deal with the powers of the Mayor,
Contact Betty Berger by e mail at bberger@bellsouth.net or phone (352) 447-2736 for details
such as removing the mayor's veto power and also giving the people the right to recall a
and location.
mayor. Some amendments give the Town Council the ability to call and preside at meetings
Help Our Troops in Iraq drive starts Sept. 23
and also more control of the filling of vacancies on council and boards. Another subject of
Bubba's Fin & Feather, Inglis, is starting a "Help Our Troops in Iraq" drive on
the proposed amendments deals with giving the people a vote on certain changes to the
Sunday, Sept. 23, at their location (off Hwy. 40 East on Lake Rousseau), 19130 S.E. 201st
Comprehensive Plan. Since these are all changes to the charter, they are very important. We
Street. During the "Help Our Troops in Iraq" drive kick-off on the 23rd, the nationally known
hope to mail out a sample ballot to help prepare for an informed vote and I encourage
local band, Cutler Spur & Friends, will perform from 3:00-7:00 p.m. Troops are in dire need of
everyone to research these issues.
items such as flea collars, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shamopp, baby wipes, soap
There are three seats up for election, the mayor and two council seats. There has
and stationary. These items can be dropped-off at Bubba's Fin & Feather , or you can make
been much confusion as the last two elections were conducted by the county and therefore
a cash donation instead and Bubba's owner, Barbie Chaffin-Peters, says she will shop re-
qualifying candidates did so at the county office in Bronson. This year we will be back to
sponsibly to procure these items and ship them to the troops in Iraq. For additional informa-
normal and qualifying candidates need to come to town hall to pick up their packages. (A
tion, please call (352) 447-2755.
reminder that qualifying is just around the corner running the week of September 24th until
Spaghetti dinner at FBC of Lk. Rousseau, Sept.22
noon on the 28th ).
Also anyone who wishes to vote absentee must request it from the town hall and
The First Baptist Church of Lk. Rousseau invites you to a Spaghetti Dinner on Sat.,
can either pick it up or ask to have it mailed. If you haven't registered to vote, the last day to
Sept. 22, from 4-6pm fro a donation of $5 (adults) and $2 (children). Proceeds will benefit the
register is the 1st of October. As a note, there is also a proposed amendment to change the
church's Playground Fund. The church is located at 7854 W. Dunnellon Rd. (Hwy. 484), near
date of future elections to February. On a happy note, the Board of Trustees has approved
the intersection with Citrus Ave. (Hwy. 488). Everyone is welcome. A covered dish dinner will
with minor changes the final specifications for the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve outdoor
follow. For more info call (352)564-9121.
projects. Pending approval by the council at the Oct. regular meeting, the project will go out
Notice to all Gilley-Long-Osteen VFW post 8698 member's
for bids and they will be on their way. Plans are at the town hall if anyone would like to see the
( no auxiliary's ) Please be advised that on Wednesday September 19, 2007 at 6 pm we will
wonderful things that are coming, my favorite is an observation tower. Special Thanks to Linda,
be having a meeting at the post 8698 520 hwy 40 east Inglis. If you care about the future of
Bill, Genie, Woody and Roger for all your hard work. Also CONGRATS to Yankeetown School
your post please attend Wednesday September 19, 2007 at 6:00 Pm. Respectively yours
for being an "A" school. Good Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
Randy Sutton, commander VFW post 8698 Inglis
Weekly AA Meetings, Inglis, Tuesdays
Fishing Tourney October 6
AA Meeting every TUESDAY, 7-8pm, at the Inglis Community Center behind Town
There is a fun time fishing tournament scheduled for Saturday October 6 from the Yankee-
Hall, Hwy. 40W, Inglis. The next meeting will be held on . For additional information, please
town Marina and hosted by the Nature Coast Sportsman's Club of Yankeetown, Florida. All of
call 352/621-0599.
the money from raffles of sponsor products and food sales will be donated to Hospice of Citrus
A.B.A.
County for use in their bereavement camps for children who have experienced a loss of some-
one in their family.
The tournament will be a one day event open to club members, guest and registered partici-
A/C & Heating,Inc.
pants. The entry fee is $75 per boat including 2 anglers. The entry fee for extra anglers is $25
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each. Registration is open until 6:00 PM 5 October 2007. An optional captains meeting will be
held at Yankeetown Marina at 6:00 PM Friday 5 October 2008. 100% of all registration fees will
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be awarded for top three largest trout and redfish. In addition, redfish with most spots, largest
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Mobile Homes
mackerel, and largest flounder will be awarded a $50 prize each from the clubs accounts.Official
Refrigeration
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100% Financing
entry forms may be picked up from tournament official Bob Webb at 447-0491
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FRIDAY - KARAOKE 8:00 pm.
On Lk. Rousseau
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Reduce Sickness & Allergies
Sunday 9/23/07 Live Music
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