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ter day and been nearly blinded by the brightness of the

snow? Snow reflects nearly 90% of the sun rays landing

Will the Inglis locks be rebuilt and opened? What will it require for that to become

on it. This keeps the snow cooler, resulting in a slower

a reality? As a resident or visitor to our lovely Nature Coast phenomena of Old Florida,

melting rate. Why would God want snow to stay cold

this is an invitation to express your opinions concerning the fate of the navigability of the

longer? Keeping the snow cool is important because it

Withlocoochee River.

stores much of the water we need for later use. When

snow does melt, it is usually gradual, making flooding

The Withlacoochee River is designated as a "Navigable Waterway" by the Fed-

minimal. As the snow melts, it slowly percolates into

eral Government, that designation takes an act of Congress to change the classification.

the ground, making the ground ready for spring plant-

However, the Withlacoochee River has not been navigable since 1999 when DEP(Agency

under whom the State of Florida assigned responsibility after the Federal Government and

the State of Florida reached an agreement to transfer ownership) closed the locks under the

God designed snow to hold the water until it needed to be released. Water

auspices of "maintenance". The State of Florida is in violation of the agreement as under the

stored as snow protects the Earth from massive erosion that would take place if all

contract with the federal government the state was to maintain navigability, they have not.

moisture fell as rain. Snow acts as a fluffy insulating blanket for plants and creatures

underneath the snow, shielding t5093from the harPt., Homosassa,ures. It can be 20

hem S. Orwell sh winter temperat Florida 34446

Do you, the citizens of Citrus, Marion and Levy County who enjoy this waterway

degrees Fahrenheit warmer near the ground under snow than in the air above the snow.

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

choose to forever give up the right to your enjoyment of that navigability through the lmais Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbie Russell, Editor: d

to the Gulf of Mexico?

WebsitFalling snow cleans the air. Every snowflake captures floating dust and other particles

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as it begins to crystallize and falls to the Earth. You may have noticed after a snow-

This is important to your property values, to the impact navigation would mean to

storm that when you take a deep breath, the air smells clean and crisp. It is almost like

the Port of Citrus, the city of Dunnellon the overall economic prosperity of our area ...if you

the falling snow vacuumed the air for us!

see the infinite possibilities therein; please support that vision by your attendance.

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The whiteness of snow is also a wonderful metaphor for God's cleansing of our sin.

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Declassification of the navigable status of the Withlacoochee River will impact

God cares for our soul and desires for it to appear as white as snow and not full of sin's

the value of waterfront and waterfront access homes along the river and could precipitate

crimson color. Accepting Jesus' sacrifice on our behalf is what brings this cleansing to

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law suits more costly than the alternatives. Once navigability is surrendered it will be lost

our soul making us appear as white as newly fallen snow.

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forever. Millions of Federal dollars may no longer be available for the Withlacoochee.

Come now, and let us reason together,saith theLord:    

      though your sins be as

There are indeed a number of other alternatives for keeping the river navigable.

scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be   shall be 

 red like crimson, they   

The existing lock chamber could be reduced in size and a new smaller lock system could be

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as wool. Isaiah 1:18

installed to replace the existing lock. The new proposed lock is 40 by 1450 feet and uses

Based on, Inspired Evidence a book by Bruce Malone, 2011

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only about 10% of the water used by the old lock. 95% OF THE DESIGN AND ENGI-

Presented by Bob Allen, Biologist-Paid Advertisement Contact Bob at SFTT321@gmail.com

NEERING PLANS FOR THE NEW LOCK ARE COMPLETEED AND PAID FOR.

Inglis Old/New Business Summary 

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For more information, please contact Sandra Clodwick, Citrus Waterways Task

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Force ....SandraClodwick@gmail.com. or call 352-895-0468.

The Inglis commission at the Jan. 6 meeting voted to approve $5000 to develop a

Sandra Clodwick, Dunnellon

site plan for a possimoe of tout ES station nside o lim. Relio 

ble  v he c n yMto i the t wnits ocatn

Four Citizens Try to Fill Vacancy

of the station would reduce response time for emergencies.

The commissionto awith the South 

 agreed  sign  one year lease agreement Levy

on Inglis Commission

Little League for use of the South Levy Park. Discussion on the repair of the the Mastadon

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St. bridge was tabled.

Commissioners agreed to go ahead with an inter connect valve

 with the town of

January 6th was the first opportunity for the four Inglis Commissoners to appoint

a replacement following the passing of Commissioner Sherry Ely. Ely passed away Thurs- Yankeetown. The valve would permit the flow of water between the two town's water sys- 

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day December 11th and served on the Town Commission starting April 1st 2000 2002, tems in the event of the need for emergency water for either town.

It was decided to dispose of an unused water tank located

 on the town water prop-

Sept 2004- March 2007, April 2010-March 2014 and in July 2014 she was appointed to fill

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the position of commissioner Drew White following his suspension.. White was suspended erty by donating to a group in Dunnellon. It would be up to the group to pay for the expense

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by the Governor until the outcome of his trial for commercial littering. White was elected to to move the tank.   

The Withlacoochee Motel will be asked to install a check valve between the town

a term to end in 2016. The trial has been delayed.

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Four citizens came forward to be considered for the appointment. Those request- water supply and the well water supply on the property. It was decided the valve was needed

ing consideration were Kathleen Ferguson, William Monteverde, James Sparkman and Pa- for the safety and security of the town's water system.

The sale of memorial bricks around the Inglis Veterans memorial will be returned

tricia Tully. Monteverde, Tully and Sparkman had the opportunity to be questioned by

the four commissioners at that meeting who would make the decision and to tell why they to Lisa Flanders at Shrimp Landing. Currently bricks can be purchased for $40 each. It is

unclear how many have been sold to date.

wanted to be considered. Ferguson was absent.

The commago mov rd a $600,000 community develope-

ission  reed t  e forwa with

The votes resulted in a two to two tie for Monteverde and Tully. There was a 1-3

ment block grant (CDBG) in 2015 which will assist qualifying Inglis home owners. More

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vote for Sparkman with Commissioner Kesterson being the one vote in support.

information is available at town hall, 135 Hwy 40 W. in Inglis. Contact town clerk Sally

According to Inglis ordinances there will be another attempt at the February meet-

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ing to get a majority vote of three for one candidate.

missioner Smalldridge and a fourth item was dropped from the agenda.

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