The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - November 17, 2010
From Inglis Town Hall
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
At the November 9th, 2010 Commission Meeting the Commission voted to con-
tinue pursuing their interest in a sewer system for the Town of Inglis. Currently Summit
Yankeetown Mayor's Report
Professional Services is looking into finding any and all available grants to help us with this
endeavor. After their review and revisions to the plan a meeting will be called so that all in-
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary
terested parties may attend. The engineering firm of Mittauer and Associates in conjunction
Bat House- We now have a bat house up at town hall. Per the presentation on bats
with Summit Professional Services and theTown of Inglis Commission will review the final
given at the WGP, it is pretty much luck as to whether the bats will move in. Ours is up the
plan for any further engineering. This meeting willof course be open to the public.
suggested 16 feet, on a pole behind the hall. The kids may find it interesting. We are also
We have spruced up the gardens in front of Town Hall and the Community Center
close to water which is a requirement. The theory that using bat guano as an attractant is
and have planted 5 twelve foot holly trees, thanks to our new Planning Commission mem-
apparently in dispute as to whether it helps encourage bats to inhabit the little house but we
ber, Marian Matchette. The Maintenance Department is currently in the process of installing
may try it anyway. I would like to encourage everyone to look into getting a bat house to
7 new lights around the parking lot at the Community Center.
help with our bug problem. Sadly, they don’t eat sand gnats as has been rumored. Someday
The Shop-with-a-Cop Program is in full swing and donations may be sent to the
I hope to encourage a large bat house to be built at the WGP.
Inglis Police Department. Please help us make this an even bigger success than it was last
Legal Front – Since the recent decision of the courts closing the case of Forum
year.
Architects lawsuit against our former Zoning Official, some have asked to be refreshed as to
On Saturday, November 13th, 2010 we hosted the Levy County Outreach Team
what legal issues are still open. At this time we have only one case pending, the challenge
which includes the Children’s Table, The Department of Children & Family Services, The
to our Comprehensive Plan Amendment, by Izaak Walton Investors. We are still awaiting
Levy County Health Department and Elder Options. We distributed canned goods, did blood
the courts decision.
pressure screenings, blood sugar testing and assisted in filing food stamp and medicaid ap-
Christmas Toy Collection Spot - Town hall has a donation box to collect Christmas
plications.
toys for Levy County kids. The Lion’s Club is sponsoring the toy drive. If you would like to
A post disaster plan webinar conference was attended by myself, Commissioner
donate a toy, we are one of several collection spots but they can be dropped off here if you
Merritt and Commissioner Ely. The Commission will begin working on this plan in the near
wish.
future.
Canned Food Donations - The Levy County Food Bank is still trying to get off the
Food Bank Donations are still being sought so please bring your donations to the
ground. There are many things to work out such as a distribution spot in our area. At this
Inglis Town Hall. We would like to thank Levy County and Commissioner Marsha Drew
time they wanted to use only established food banks as a distribution spot however we don’t
for providing the funding for the installation of the misting system at Central Park.
have one in our in the I-Y area. They have said we will have to be an exception, but we still
We at the Inglis Town Hall hope that you and your family have a Safe and Happy
have to find a spot. At any rate we are still collecting can goods. If you would like to donate
Inglis Mayor Bill Lake
Thanksgiving Holiday.
you can drop off food in Yankeetown at the town hall, the library, River Retreat Spa and the
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YT General Store. The goal is 100,000 cans by the holidays.
YT 85th Anniversary - Don’ forget the 85th Anniversary on the 20th at the Izaak
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