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In case you haven't realized lately, our river is lacking in clarity and we have few,

if any, otters, bass, mullett or other fish in the river. When we first moved here, the water

was clear and it contained many fish and local aquatic animals. If you talk to folks who

fish here in the river and the gulf they will tell you that the oyster bars are dying and

the fishing and crabbing has dropped off significantly in recent years. Just recently a local

seemingly unimportant plant

newspaper ran an article stating that the scallop population is about to collapse. It is not dif-

that is often ignored and taken

ficult to realize that one of the major problems facing us is spraying toxic chemicals in Lake

for granted. Yet, let's exam-

Rousseau which eventually flows into our river and out into the gulf, killing oyster bars and

ine it. Notice that the stem is

fish habitat. It is time we contact our elected officials, the DEP, FWC and others so we can

round and mostly hollow ex-

begin to correct the problem before it is too late.

cept at the joint or node. This

Inglis Commission Votes 3-2

stem lies in the sheath that is

open part of the way down.

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grasses is their ability to grow 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

from the back of the sheath. Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

At the May 5 Inglis Commisson meeting it was voted to cancel the special election

Even when most of the grass plant gets eaten or mowed, the grass is able to grow

after the Governor returned suspended Commissioner Drew White to his seat. Whitemail, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbiethe tips ofEditor: d

back. This differs greatly ·from other plants because theyhistory.newscasterarchives.c

assigned to roads, bridges and maintenance. Deputy Town Clerk Sherri MacDonald, hired ebsitetheir stems. Grasses are unique in that they continue to grow even if chewed off or

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last year, wrote with deep regrets, she is submitting her resignation effective May 21 in that

mowed. In fact, over one third of the land surface of the world is covered by some

position to accept a position she said she could not pass up. Keith Miritello, senior clerk

variety of grass. Grasses provide food for animals and, thus, man. They don't have

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

at the FWC Division of Law Enforcement on the barge canal is retiring and Sherri will be

to be replantedone: (352) 48just 588 Fax:grow. ) 362seemingly unimportant

Ph or sown; they 9-4 continue to (727 This -4788

replacing him with that state job. Sherri's brother Calvin Adams just retired this year as head

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plant is an Tom Rusblessing tolisher: theThroughait ter1@gmail.com

Email, enormous sell, Pub our world. newsc s we can see God's provision

of the State FWC. The Adams were raised locally. The commission voted to move water

for our icare.ebbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

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clerk Darlene Slattery up to Sherri's position and hire a new water clerk.

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At that meeting a motion was made by Commissioner Drew White to terminate

The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands for-

the contract of Inglis Town Attorney Brad Bettin, seconded by Commission Pat Tully. Tully

ever." - Isaiah 40:8 (NKJV)

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said her decision was due to cost incurred by Bettin to the town for the last 2 years. The

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motion failed with Commissioners Ann Morin, Steve Kesterson and Betsy Webb voting to

Based on, Inspired Evidence bookBruce Malone, 2011   

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Presented by Bob Allen, Biologist-Paid Advertisement

It was announced that the Withlacoochee River Planning Council (WRPC) will

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have it's final meeting on May 21. WRPC is being abolished and Inglis will be transferred to

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the North Central Regional Planning Council where Inglis will be part of 13 other counties.

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Planner Bruce Day through the WRPC has handled all Inglis business up until now and it

might be possible to contract with him as an independent planner.

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The Levy County Emergency Operation Center reported that each person needs to

get a re-entry tag to get back in the town in case of a disaster. If you do not have one, you

PersonalInspections: 

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need to check with town hall. If you have a disability such as oxygen use or mobility issues

you need to notify the county to get on a Special Needs list in case of emergency.

WeeklyBi-Weekly 

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May 27th at 5:01 PM there will be a special workshop at town hall to address the

new ordinance on motor homes and RV's parked on your property.

Summer camps for ages typesand up for ages

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Home Repairs & Remodeling 

Citrus County Extension Office offers 4 different

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8 and above. From cooking to sewing, green practices and personal management, there is

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a theme to interest everyone. Space is limited and preregistration is required. There is a

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minimal cost for each week-long camp, and pre-payment must be made two weeks prior to

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camp start date. Please call 352-527-5700 for information and reservations.

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Expo - Continued from page 1.

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Fire Sprinklers to put forth this demonstration. The company built two structures to simulate

a typical room and its contents - with furnishings, window treatments and a working smoke

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alarm - and one room with, and one room without, a sprinkler system.

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