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Levy County Tourist Council Meets
Reply to Mr. Peters’ articles in the Squawk Box:
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have their bi-monthly meet-
ing Thurs., Sept. 23, 2010 at 6 pm At: Levy County Visitors Bureau 620 N. Hathaway
The spending of $248,000, claimed, from reserves in this budget, is actually
Ave., Bronson. The meeting is open to the public.
$110,530. This will be used for the following: (1) printer $1,000, (2) laptop for sound
system $1,500, (3) sound system $4,563, (4) RABAC for WiFi internet $6,000, (5) future
WGP Meeting
The Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve (WGP) will meet Sunday, Sep-
police department patrol car $15,000, (6) Town Hall generator $8,000, (7) transfer to R &
tember 26, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm to do some maintenance at the Preserve, 1001 Old
B for paving $25,000, (8) to balance budget $23,467, (9) sign $13,000 - for a sub-total of
Rock Road, Yankeetown, FL. The public is welcome to join us in keeping the WGP a
$97,530; add an electric car from water reserves $13,000 - for a total of $110,530, which
great place to visit. Bring your garden tools and brooms. For additional information email-
will be offset by gas line easement - minus $37,000 - to total $73,530 - the actual amount
Friendswgp@bellsouth.net.
from reserves.
The $1.2 million of Inglis taxpayers’ money Mr. Peters claimed is being spent is
Inglis VFW invites everyone to FREE Corn Boil, Sat., Sept. 25
not true. It is actually $691,119: ad-valorem $365,259; fire assessment $28,057, storm wa-
The public is invited to a free corn boil, “A Gathering of Friends - Old & New,”
ter assessment $71,658, franchise fees $180,000, communication services tax $46,145 - for
at the Inglis Gilley-Long-O’Steen VFW Post 8698 on Sat., Sept. 25 at 3:00 p.m. The post
a total of $691,119.
is located at 520 E. Hwy. 40. For additional information, call the post at (352) 447-3495.
The remainder comes from various sources such as state revenue sharing, percent
Get a Head Start on Medicare Part D 2011
of sales tax... So basically, the Town runs on the $691,119, collected directly or indirectly,
October is the month SHINE, a volunteer program with the FL Dept of Elder
from Inglis taxpayers. Inglis’ tax rate of 5.0. same as last year, is because the largest number
Affairs, offers to assist you in finding a Medicare Part D Drug Plan for 2011 that is the
of properties pay little of no taxes, and a small number of property owners bear the brunt of
least expensive for you and will cover your drugs. Enrollment for Part D begins Nov 15th
the costs. As far as the statement made by Mr. Peters, that Inglis has the highest ad-valorem
and ends Dec 31st. Bring your Medicare Card, your Rx Drug Plan Card and your Rx drug
in the county, that’s not true, either. Williston’s ad-valorem is 5.905.
bottles or a printout from your pharmacy of the last 90 days of your drugs. SHINE pro-
The Town has improved amenities, with a new children’s park, exercise area,
vides free, unbiased and confidential counseling on Medicare issues. Come by a site or call
picnic area and renovated community center. We presently have quilting classes, computer
1-800-262-2243 to be referred to a volunteer or a site near you. Wed, Oct 13th 10:00am
classes and A.A. meetings, all of which are well-attended. We have had weddings, birthday
– Noon AF Knotts Library (Yankeetown)
parties, graduations and funeral services in the community center. It is there for your ben-
RABAC to Host the Down Home Block Party Street Dance
efit.
The Recreation Advisory Board Activities Committee is hosting the Down Home
We have applied for and received a $600,000 CDBG Grant for our homeowners
Block Party Street Dance on Saturday, October 30th, 2010 at the Inglis Community Center
for repairs. The Information and Application meeting is 6:00 p.m., Sept. 22. Call Town Hall
fron 6pm-10pm. Fun for all ages! Dance the night away with family and friends to rockin’
for information at (352) 447-2203.
live entertainment. Children 12 and under will need adult supervision. Free Snowcones,
As far as the upcoming budget meeting of Sept. 28th, 6:00 p.m., I would certainly
Dance Contest (all ages), Hay Rides, and Costume Contest (all ages). Refreshements will
encourage all taxpayers and resident voters to attend. Failing to pass the budget will have
be available for a nominal price. Prizes Galore! For more information please call Tanya
far-reaching consequences.
Becerz at 352-447-0805 or Valarie Davenport at 352-302-7271.
We have made great strides in ridding our town of drugs. It would be a shame to
have all the police department’s efforts be in vain. If the budget fails, our police department
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
is in jeopardy. We certainly don’t want the drug problem to resurface.
This town government certainly has committed no fraud, nor waste, abuse or cor-
Central Florida Electric Cooperative, Inc.
ruption. And I certainly take exception to that statement made by Mr. Peters.
R5-10 did pass and was reviewed by both our attorney and auditor. It was proper
Attend Your
and properly done. There will be nothing coming from Tallahassee, or anywhere else, rela-
ANNUAL MEETING
tive to what is a basic accounting procedure.
The residents who come to Town Hall to pay their water bills have expressed their
October 2, 2010
desire to continue the reading of the meters, monthly.
Presently, we are also moving forward investigating the possibility of a sewage
Free Door Prizes & Soft Drinks
system, basically on routes 19 and 40, initially, which if accomplished, will bring busi-
nesses and jobs to Inglis, something we sorely need.
REMEMBER TO:
Please take time to consider all the facts. If you have any questions, you are al-
ways welcome to get the information, first hand, from myself or Sally McCranie, our Town
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Clerk.
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