The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - December 3, 2008
Yankeetown Mayor’s Report
DEP ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CLOSURES TO
A Guest Commentary by Mayor Dawn Clary
INGLIS LOCK AND DAM ACCESS ROADS
While it is December and most people's attentions turn to the holidays, things slow down,
~Resurfacing will affect public access to area~
but Yankeetown always has something going. There are two hearings on the Capital Improve-
ments Element, December 4th and 15th.
In parks news, the Parks and Recreation Committee has contacted the Office of Greenways
and Trails and there is a possibility that they will be able to share some of their equipment and
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s
resources to reinstall the composting toilet that was damaged at the Withlacoochee Gulf
Preserve during the tropical storm last summer. This would be much appreciated as it might
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save the town money. The Preserve had quite a few visitors during the Seafood Festival.
The Fire Department has ordered more pagers to improve communication among the fire-
men which will therefore improve response time.
I would like to clear up some misinformation that was circulated last week in an anonymous
mailing called the No-See'um News. It stated "we have architectural standards that tell us
what materials we have to use to build a home, what color the house and the shutters can be".
This is not true. The architectural ordinance passed by this council, applies ONLY to commer-
cial structures and does NOT apply or address anything residential. Therefore you can paint
your house any color you wish. Also I would like to clarify another statement made. The
publication stated "we have tree ordinances that fine us $5000 for pruning our trees without
a permission slip". The requirement to have a "permission slip" for pruning was added in the
Emergencies section of the tree ordinance in February of 2007, and applies to tree permits
concerning trees that are claimed to be dead, diseased or weakened by age. It has been
thought that because the old ordinance required no permit for dead trees, some times a tree
would be cut down, or excessively pruned, when perhaps it wasn't dead. Excessive pruning
can kill a tree or cause irreversible damage. I think it was hoped that having someone knowl-
edgeable to look at the tree would help make a decision that might save a tree. Vice Mayor
Marsha Drew is now a licensed Arborist and has said she would be happy to help out in this
area. For any questions or if you are in doubt about the requirements of the tree ordinance
please contact our Zoning Officer, Chris Fineout. I would like to point out that Yankeetown
has had a tree ordinance for many many years. In the past, there seemed to be little penalty for
violating the tree ordinance therefore at times it was ignored. Increasing the penalty was an
dvisory Board Needs Your Help
attempt to better protect the trees of Yankeetown, which seem to be one of the reasons people
love Yankeetown.
The Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee (RABAC) needs your help!
The new water plant will be entering its third week of startup testing. The power has now
We are looking for volunteers to help assemble the new playground, gazebo and more!
been shifted to the new plant. The MIEX vendor representatives have been onsite and also
People with construction experience, get your power tools ready. We also need people to
the representatives for the reverse osmosis system. We keep moving forward, eventually we
assist with fundraisers in all types of roles. Let’s get our community together to get excited
will get there.
about our area again! We need your help, individuals, clubs and businesses. Please call
Valarie Davenport at (352) 447-3323.
Christmas Concert, At First Baptist Church of Lk. Rousseau
Herbicide treatments on
First Baptist Church (FBC) of Lk. Rousseau, along with River Garden Baptist Church,
will host a Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:00 p.m., featuring New Day Music
Ministries from Kissimmee, Florida.
Lk. Rousseau, December 1-19
The concert will be held at FBC of Lk. Rousseau located at 7854 W Dunnellon Rd.
(Hwy. 488; the Crystal River/Red Level area). Talents combined, New Day Music Ministries
During Dec. 1-19, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will conduct
has been singing, playing and ministering Southern Gospel Music for many years. Their
aquatic weed control Operations in Lake Rousseau using E.P.A. approved herbicides. The
smooth harmony will fill your heart with the message of Jesus' love. All are welcome. A freewill
agency will conduct a sweep of the lake for water lettuce and water hyacinth with the herbi-
love offering will be taken for the group. Light refreshments will be served after the program.
cide, Reward, and maintain boat trails with the herbicides Glyphosate and Aquathol Super K.
For more information, please call (352) 564-9121 or 489-4636.
People using treated areas of Lake Rousseau for domestic purposes or for irrigation are
cautioned that treated water should not be used for a
period of 5 days in Reward treated areas, and 7 days in Aquathol
Super K treated areas. No livestock watering for 1 day in Reward treated areas. Water shall not
be used for drinking (does not apply to tap water) for 3 days in Reward treated areas. There are
no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas.
20 Hwy. 40 East
Plaza 40 Shopping Center
Inglis
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Signs displaying treatment dates and restrictions will be posted in treated areas. Sched-
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uled treatments may be delayed due to adverse environmental conditions. The management
and treatment of nuisance exotic vegetation is necessary to maintain recreational activities
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and protect native plant habitat in Florida waters.
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SPECIAL: Buy one 12-inch SUB at Regular Price & get second
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12-inch SUB of equal or lesser value for only $1.99  through
Bubba's 1st Annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Bike Run will be Sunday December
December 31, 2008 ----WITH THIS COUPON!----
14th and will Meet at Gobblers Eatery Hwy 19 in Inglis @ 9AM for Breakfast Special. The Run
begins at 11AM and ends at Bubba's Fin & Feather on Lake Rousseau off 40 Hwy. BBQ,
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info call 447-2755 or see Dixie Biker Events
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