The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - September 29, 2010
Inglis Loses A Friend
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
From Yankeetown Town Hall
Marshall Harding Ballard, Jr., a Great Man
Marshall Harding Ballard, Jr., LTC Retired, Artillery
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
Branch, Special Forces, and resident of Inglis for many years, passed
Win Tickets - We are having a drawing for 4 season passes to the Yankeetown
away on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Marshall was born on May
School sports activities. To enter, write “Tickets” and your name and number on a slip of
14, 1947 in Heidleburg, Germany. He is survived by his loving wife
paper and drop it off at the hall, you can always put it in the drop box. Drawing will be held
of 18 years, Patricia “Trisha Gail” Ballard, Inglis, Florida, his son
at the October regular meeting on the 4th. Support your Sandgnats.
Michael David Smoak and grandson Michael Adrian Smoak, both of
Levy Nuclear Plants - The NRC’s draft of the Environmental Impact Statement
Shulerville, South Carolina, and a brother and sister.
for the twin nuclear units proposed for Levy County is out. The NRC held public hearings
The Ballards purchased their Inglis property in 1987 and
in Crystal River last week to take comments on the report. It covers not only impacts to the
built their home in 1992, after their retirement. “Tree Top Sanctuary”
physical environment but also on socioeconomic conditions such as taxes and public ser-
was the name the Ballards gave to their home and property on the Withlacoochee River.
vices. The public comment window on the report runs until October 27th should you wish
They transformed their estate into a beautiful, park-like setting.
to comment. It is quite voluminous but we have a copy in the hall if anyone wishes to stop by
Marshall was a member of the Inglis Masonic Lodge 324 and Inglis VFW Post
and peruse it. We also have it on CD if anyone would like a copy, we have some free ones.
8698, where he served as Quartermaster All State, 1999-2000, and Quartermaster, 2008-
It’s a Done Deal - The 2010-11 final budget and millage rate were adopted at the
2009.
public hearing held last week. The final millage rate was a zero percent increase over the
Marshall was a wonderful friend to the community and helped many people during
roll back rate. The roll back rate is a rate that produces the same amount of revenue as the
his years on this earth. Marshall’s greatest hobbies were helping Veterans and the residents
last year. It is sometimes confusing because if property values go down, the roll back rate is
of Inglis and Yankeetown and demonstrating his love to his four Golden Retrievers. Mar-
numerically higher than last year, but the home owner pays the same as last year. The final
shall’s other interests included sailing, boating, and building.
budget is available in town hall and will be on the town’s web site soon.
According to his DD-214, Marshall served with the United State Artillery, Special
Tarmac Mine Case – Yankeetown has voluntarily dismissed the request for an ad-
Forces, for twenty-six years. and received numerous honors, including: Good Conduct
ministrative hearing concerning the water usage permit pending from SWFWMD. At this
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Med-
time there is no further action planned concerning this case. Yankeetown is continuing to
al with 60 Device, Bronze Star 2nd OLC, Air Medal 4 Awards, Senior Parachute Badge,
pursue analytical data such as developing its own geological model.
Army Commendation Medal, and Thailand Parachute Badge (1st tour); Good Conduct
Sadness in the Swamp - Our Sympathies go out to the family and friends of David
Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star/VietNam Service Medal, Army
Gatelein at his passing. Mr. Gatelein served on the Yankeetown Fire Department for many
Commendation Metal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Bronze Star
years and for a time was one of only a couple daytime responders. He was active in his com-
2nd OLC, Air Medal Fourth Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, Army
munity with such projects as holding the office of President of the Republican Club. Good
Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Service Medal 1st OLC, Senior
Night and Good Luck, Dawn Marie Clary, Mayor of Yankeetown
Parachutist Badge, Parachutist Badge 2 Awards, Thailand Parachutist Badge, and Overseas
Service Bar-2/Special Forces Tab (2nd Tour).
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marshall’s name to either of these
fine organizations: Citrus County Hospice, Inglis Office, P.O. Box 641270 Beverly Hills,
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munity and many friends; in his gentle, soft-spoken demeanor and many acts of kindness;
and in his U.S. Military service.
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I moved to Inglis five years ago. I’ve met some of the friendliest people, ever.
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Every store, tavern or vet club I visit, I see smiling faces. Nowhere have I ever been, have
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I witnessed people, clubs, taverns, stores, bikers, etc., rush to help families in need. We can
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fish fresh and salt waters. We can take our families to the end of the road on Sunday after-
4X4’s - RV’s - Trucks - Autos
noons to cool off, be safe, and probably have a free lunch from someone who brought the
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When I was diagnosed with a major spinal disease, I had to retire. I’ve traveled all
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Recently when I read “The Newscaster,” I saw certain citizens downing city gov-
ernment, and city government doing the same to those citizens. It seems to me this problem
has gotten to be a personal thing. I suggest that these people get together, pick a neutral
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place like the Fin & Feather R.V. Park, bring their BBQ grills, beer food and sodas, listen to
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some music and have a smiling, friendly chat.
Rick Lions, Inglis, FL
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