The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - March 13, 2013
From Dawn's Front Porch
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By Newscaster Contributor Dawn Clary
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First Cut – The YT Council held its first meeting with our new members. Ed
don't get published. All letters must be typed, (NO ALL CAPS) signed by the author, with a local phone
Candela and Ed McNiece took their seats at the council table. The meeting was a little
number and current address. Letters can be mailed, faxed or emailed and not accepted at the Newscaster
rough. Ms. Debra Weiss was recommended and approved as a council member but due to a
Classifieds drop box. Emailed letters may be delayed while verification takes place. Emailed letters must
misunderstanding, there was no one lined up to swear her in, so it was decided to have her
be received from the author's valid email address. The limit is 400 words, no exceptions.
sit in on the meeting but not vote. Ms. Weiss will take the oath of office at the mid month
Letter to the editor:
meeting on the 18th. At that point we will have a full Council. Adam McNiece seemed
Re: Acting like a seven year old
confident, not hesitant to make motions or state his opinions on issues. He will assume the
We’ve been coming to Inglis 8+ years, will settle here when my wife retires. Some-
Fire Liaison duties as he has been a fireman in his previous community and at one time
thing has concerned me the last several years. Let me mention my qualifications to speak
donated his gear to the town. He will also be the liaison for roads. Mr. Candela will be
on the matter. 1½ years ago I retired from one of the largest Sheriff’s Offices in the State
the new liaison for Planning and Zoning as he was very instrumental in the overhaul of the
of Florida. I’ve spent my entire adult life as a public servant in the Military, or in Law En-
present comprehensive plan and I think he knows it by heart. Feldhusen will continue as
forcement. I’ve lived in small towns, big towns and have worked in both.
Financial Liaison, and Clary as the Water Liaison. Feldhusen will continue on for the time
The hatred and vitriol expressed here towards the officers who risk their lives to
being as the Vice Mayor.
protect the citizens in Inglis is truly appalling & NOTHING like I’ve ever seen. These men
New P&Z Volunteer Shines – The Planning and Zoning Commission has a new
& women have chosen one of the noblest professions and deserve better. If you don’t agree
member, Dick Henson has stepped up to the plate and agreed to be on the P&Z. He is a very
with the department’s priorities, voice your opinion-as is your right; don’t sling mud and
busy man as he works a lot with the SHINE Program. SHINE stands for Serving Health
act like a 7 year old that doesn’t get his way, or is punished for something he/she has done
Insurance Needs of Elders and is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder
wrong. Be civil about it. Enforcing the Statutes of the State Of Florida is a duty a sworn law
Affairs. He is one of the trained volunteers who will assist you with your Medicare, Med-
enforcement officer has. A portion of a LEO’s credentials will say “is duty bound to enforce
icaid, and health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information.
the Statutes of the State of Florida”. Does the money from a citation for a motor vehicle
SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential. It’s a really nice thing for him to take
violation go into an officer’s pocket? No. Does it ALL go to the department? No. Educate
on more stuff.
yourself before you start slinging mud.
Trees, Trees, Trees – The YT tree ordinance was up for a hearing after a rewrite
Chief Dixon works for somebody. If you don’t want his officers to write tickets,
from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The hearing was a bit discomboomerated, and
tell Chief Dixon that, or the “somebody”. Officers usually have discretion. Granted, that
it was finally voted to reject the ordinance and hold some workshops. People seem to have
discretion is not always exercised responsibly & some LEO’s are “badge heavy” or have
strong feelings about the tree ordinance but it would be helpful if they would go to the plan-
what we used to call “Wyatt Earp Syndrome”. Real problem officers can be dealt with by
ning meetings and get their input in earlier.
their chain of command-including the “somebody”.
War – Went to the reenactment of a Civil War battle held in Crystal River this
If you turn over Law Enforcement to the Levy County Sheriff’s Office, will it be
weekend. It is estimated that around 500,000 died in the Civil War, some killed outright,
more cost effective? Yes. Will you have better trained officers? Definitely. However, that
some died from wounds or disease. They say it is good not to forget history, lest we are
badge says Levy County on it, not Inglis. If I were in a position to vote on the matter, I’d
doomed to repeat it. Good Night and Good Luck
probably choose the Sheriff’s Office. I’d do it for the right reasons though. Not because I
got a traffic citation, or someone I know was arrested for violating a Florida Statute.
Jim O’Neill, Ocoee, Fl.
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