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Ask yourself what you could imagine as your ideal "Healthy Community" for

Judy Timmons 693. Scratch: Eddie Cor-

Withlacoochee Gulf Area? Would it include more jobs, a safe environment, a clean river,

WOMEN'S TRIO: Handicap: Virginia

bitt 267; George Munzing 266,659; Brent

a school from 1 thru 12, improved infrastructure, beautiful parks, clean roads, a stronger

Vineyard 238,674; Sally Peddle 236,657;

Ciquera 692; Lori Ciquera 228,531; Wendy

tax base, child care, public transportation? These are just a few things that the core group

Shirley Tenity 657. Scratch: Shirley Tenity

Smith 221,531; K C Cridland 574.

came up with at the first "Healthy Community Initiative" meeting.

204,567; Virginia Vineyard 178,494.

PRESERVE PINBUSTERS:

So what is your vision of a healthy Inglis and Yankeetown? What do you think

GOOD TIME BOWLERS: Handicap:

cap: Clarence Pelkie 279,713; Bob Paolillo

the community should strive for to create a healthy community for everyone?

Bill Montross 260; Carl Peterson 256,674;

712; Art Ciszewski 255; Kathy Gilbert 261;

The HCI is a process that thrives on input and a collaborative effort from various

Doug Dorsey 706; Barb McNally 233; Di-

Lorraine Pelkie 258,735; Betty Noland 717.

diverse members of our community. The participants, including you, work to build on

ane Collier 224,606; Janet Murray 624;

Scratch: Jeff Koch 237,602; Phil Spen-

that diversity to create relationships and understand other perspectives to solve problems

Dorothy Larson 606. Scratch: Carl Peter-

cer 226,613; Betty Noland 179,492; Joyce

we all face as members of our community. We can create a healthy community if every-

son 231,599; Jerry Ness 224; Doug Dorsey

Swarm 175; LorrainePelkie 471.

one participates. This is not a government program, it is not a church program, it is not a

598; Janet Murray 204,588; Barb McNally

SANDY OAKS: Handicap: Jim Pickett

service organization program, and it is a community movement that starts with input from

259,708; Vern Andreshak 250,696; Karen

grassroots members of our towns from all socioeconomic groups. Retirees, working folks,

HOLDER HOTSHOTS: Handicap: Shaun

Benefiel 261,638; Sheila Barnhill 237,653.

the homeless, fishermen, business owners, families, teachers, religious leaders, veterans

Cater 312,806; Robert Yoakum 286; Rob-

Scratch: Reggie Bowman 214,565; Homer

can all help to create a healthy community.

bie Yoakum 762; Bonnie Yoakum 294; Hat-

Raush 204,573; Karen Benefiel 198,449;

Our first step in the HCI process was to invite both town governments to partici-

tie Chives 267; Karen Tarleton 728; Phyl-

Marilyn Ormiston 168; Lavon Strutz 461.

pate. Our local leaders are changing and embracing the HCI because they realize that if

lis Ternes 728; Joanne Hans 724. Scratch:

TUESDAY NOTAP TOURNEY: Jerry

they don't change, the community can't improve. They are actively leading the way and

Shaun Cater 278,704; Robbie Yoakum

Ness 755; Shorty Williams 697; Hugh Hart-

you can help by participating.

243,636; Bonnie Yoakum 233,538; Diane

By identifying areas of cooperation, we can raise the economic, spiritual, and

LATE STARTERS: Handicap: Mark Ash

emotional health of both our towns. People change because of relationships and the HCI

PARKVIEW OWLS: Handicap: Ralph

260,680; Ives Chavez 260; Ted Rafanan

is the start of building new relationships. Relationships between Inglis and Yankeetown,

Jervis 267; Scott Jackson 263,740; Jer-

243; Myron Paliwoda 689; Marilyn Sey-

relationships between town governments, service groups, religious organizations, and in-

emy Reed 756; Heather Scott 261; Donna

mour 262; Joan Cothern 246,677; Caro-

dividuals like you and me are the foundation for positive change.

McCarthy 256,708; Carol Anderson 715.

lyn McKeithan 667. Scratch:Mark Ash

Understanding the needs from the perspective of young families, the homeless,

Scratch: Ralph Jervis 238; Wes Foley 235;

256,668; Ives Chavez 247; Ted Rafanan

veterans, schoolchildren, seniors, and retirees is a major part of living in a healthy com-

Ted Rafanan 654; Jeremy Reed 648; Myla

656; Marilyn Seymour 206; Debbe Chung

munity and creating an environment for improvement and positive change for everyone.

Wexler 199,552; Mila Ragsdale 170,471.

205,517; Peggy Murdock 505.

We are responsible for our community's future and if we want a "healthy community",

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we can create it. Every organization, every person in our towns is responsible to give

derson, 91 pins over her average, and Shaun

Handicap: Charlie Stein 303,772; Chris

something back. By participating in the HCI you are contributing and adding value to the

Cater, 146 pins over his average.

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overall quality of life in our towns.

Does this happen overnight? No, it takes time and it has no end. Hopefully, your

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children, grandchildren will continue this same path and improve what we are about to

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