The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - December 11, 2013
Town of Inglis
"Searching for the Truth"
Planning Commission
How Can Some Birds Drink Salt Water?
Have you considered how
The Town of Inglis is in need of volunteers to serve on the Inglis Planning
marine birds get their drinking wa-
Commission. This seven member board serves in an advisory capacity to help maintain
ter? Their only nearby source is salty
the primary existing character of the town, guide future growth and development, pro-
ocean water. But wait you say, ev-
tect, and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Inglis. The Town is in
eryone knows that if you drink ocean
need of persons in the professional field, such as Planners, Architects, Businesspersons,
water, you will die. So why don't
Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Realtors or any persons interested in
these marine birds die?
the welfare of the Town. Please do your part to ensure the future of your town. You
These birds are equipped with their
can make a difference by volunteering to serve on this board. Inquiries may be made by
own desalinization plants in their
contacting Inglis Town Clerk, Sally McCranie at (352 447-2203). Please respond by
noses. The salt gland filters out the
July 22, 2013. 5:00 P.M.
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extra salt from their blood. The con-
Activities at Inglis Amvets: RED SHIRT FRIDAY - Wear red and bring two food
centrated salt water is then eliminat-
items for our Christmas baskets to receive your second drink free, and "Show Me the
ed by a duct that runs to the nose. Often you will see a marine bird with a runny nose
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Money" at 6:00 pm! SATURDAY, Dec. 7, is Pearl Harbor Day with the Ladies Auxiliary
­ this is just concentrated salt water running down the bird's bill. Or you may see a bird
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Italian Nite Dinner, 4:00-7:00 pm and BIRTHDAY BASH with Karaoke by Turner Camp
sneeze; this is another way to eliminate the salt water.
 5:00-9:00pm!SUNDAYBreakfast, (4  choose from 8
David      -    9:00-11:00 am items to
Interestingly, birds such as the loon that live part of their life on fresh water
selections only  12:00-  pm (wings centseach); NFL Football
  $5); Lunch  5:00 only 50  
and then migrate to the oceans for winter also have salt glands. When the loon returns
on 4   · OFHEARTTHROUGH6:00pm  water in the spring, the salt gland shrinks. But the moment that it drinks salt
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THE DRAWING 6:15 pm! MONDAY  
water in the fall, the salt gland swells up, and it starts processing again!
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and Card Games at 6:00 pm - all welcome. TUESDAY - Bingo! Bingo at 5:00 pm; all
Around the world are thousands of desalination plants for people. These plants
welcome!
take salty sea water and process it to become fresh drinkable water. They require care-
fully planned technology and cost millions of dollars to build. Did these plants build
Shell Super Stop
themselves over time or develop by accident? We look with pride at what we have
created and how we have provided people with drinkable water. God looks with loving
care at how He has provided for His creatures.
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you
U.S. 19 at C.R. 40 · Inglis, Florida
may know how to answer everyone. ­ Colossians 4:6
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Based on, Inspired Evidence a book by Bruce Malone, 2011
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Town of Inglis
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135 Hwy 40 West - Inglis Florida 34449
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Applications for Public Works Supervisor
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The Town of Inglis is accepting applications for a Public Works Supervisor. The ap-
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plicant must have the ability to exercise judgment with regard to the management of
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the daily operations in the Public Works Department. The applicant must possess skill
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in annual budget preparation, with emphasis on long range planning. Solid leadership
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capabilities are required in order to properly supervise a wide range of diverse employ-
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ees. The applicant must also boast expertise in public relations, as they will be deal-
ing directly with public complaints. This position is accountable for supervising and
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coordinating the operations of the Public Works staff, including but not limited to the
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following activities: repair and maintenance of all streets and walkways, buildings, and
grounds, in conjunction with the Water Plant Operator. The Public Works Supervisor
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receives direction from, and is held accountable to, the Town Commission.
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Qualifications: High School diploma with (5) five years work related experience,
knowledge of engineering principals, as applied to municipal activities, such as electri-
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cal, water and building structure of environmental studies, and their application and
impact on public works; and of OSHA requirement as applied to municipal water plant,
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maintenance shop and Town buildings. Current certification as a "Water Plant Opera-
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tor", with high level of knowledge of RO/Green Sand water plant facility operations
is desired. Knowledge of Town streets and water lines is desirable but not required of
all applicants in order to apply. Experience in heavy equipment is preferred but not re-
quired in order to apply. Current valid F|orida's Drivers License is required.
Application may be picked up at the Inglis Town Hall 135 Hwy 40 West, Inglis,
Florida 34449. Inglis is an Equal Opportunity Employer; Veterans are encouraged
to apply. Closing Date: January 6, 2014 at noon.
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