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The Town of Inglis is in need of volunteers to serve on the Inglis Planning

How long does it take a fossil to form?

Commission. This seven member board serves in an advisory capacity to help maintain

People are conditioned to think about millions

the primary existing character of the town, guide future growth and development, pro-

of years and evolution whenever they hear the

tect, and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Inglis. The Town is in

word "fossil." But is this really a valid conclu-

need of persons in the professional field, such as Planners, Architects, Businesspersons,

sion or just storytelling?

Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Realtors or any persons interested in

Near York, England is the Dripping

the welfare of the Town. Please do your part to ensure the future of your town. You

Well of Yorkshire. This place is famous for

can make a difference by volunteering to serve on this board. Inquiries may be made by

turning soft cuddly teddy bears into stone. Since

contacting Inglis Town Clerk, Sally McCranie at (352 447-2203). Please respond by

the 1600's, this has been a tourist attraction

July 22, 2013. 5:00 P.M.

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where people have hung clothes, hats, shoes,

and, yes, even teddy bears under a waterfall that

has turned each into stone.

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The waterfall's water originates underground and has an extremely high

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Effective December 9th, 2013 The Town of Inglis

mineral content. As the water splashes onto the hanging objects, the mineral calcite

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(calcium carbonate) is deposited along with small amounts of other minerals. Over

Regular Commission Meetings will be held on the

the months, these deposits build up and coat the object with a crust of rock. Petrifac-

     

 ·  ·  · io time depends on the size and porosity of the object. Small teddy bears turn to

2nd Monday of each Month.

stone in three to five months. Larger teddy bears take six to twelve months.

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For information please call (352) 447-2203.

This is not the only place in the world where petrifaction has been observed.

Australia has its own petrified waterwheel that has become totally encased in stone in

only decades, while New Zealand has a petrified bowler hat on display. It does not

take millions of years for petrifaction; it just takes the right conditions.

Shell Super Stop

Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above

the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.

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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

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-

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