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Workers Re-Unite
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Construction workers who helped build the 5 units at Florida Power (now Progress
46 U.S. Hwy. 19 Food Ranch Plaza Inglis, Florida
Energy) dating back to the 60’s, still gather to tell tales and reminisce about their part in the
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A recent Saturday was a day of celebration for each man that made it to the yearly
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fish fry held by the workers who did the construction of the Crystal River 5 power plant
units. Preparation for this event does not just happen on that special day in May but weeks
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ahead of time the men are out catching the fish for this free feed. The gathering takes place
in Hernando Florida just off Hwy 41 in the city park. Crowds come from all over to see who
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survived another year and what each is up to in their lives. Jokes are told, memorable events
are relived and changes in the body and mind are ignored by these folks who have not given
up on the camaraderie. Construction workers are a special breed and going back almost a
half a century these folks have survived in a time that the economy was prospering.
The menu consisted of a lot of outstanding pot luck dishes to accompany the fresh-
water specks, perch, and bass along with baked beans, hush puppies and fresh sliced fried
taters.
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Pictured are some of the die hards who keep this yearly gathering a priority: F N Thomas,
Wayne Sparkman (who is a “spark” in this event along with others), John Nicholson, Bobby
Brown, Bob Thompson, Raleigh Veal, and Sonny Arnold. Photo & Story by Sally Price
Yankeetown School YMCA visits
Inglis Central School by prisoners from the Levy
Park
While repairs were being made at Yankeetown
County Jail, the YMCA relocated to the Inglis Community Center and Central Park where
they met, last week.
The group is pictured on the new playground equipment at Central Park behind
Inglis Town Hall: (top right to left) Debbie Carter, Site Director; Tiffiani Stamper, Assistant
Site Director with her hands on Lauren Cecere’s shoulder; Inglis Mayor Bill Lake and his
wife, Barbara Lake; Caleb Stamper (in front of Mayor and Mrs. Lake), Chyenne Marshalek,
Devin Bergdoll; (continuing down on right) Megan Stamper, Justin Defnall, Angel Marti-
nez, Alex DiFranco (front and slightly left), and Alyssa Cecere; (waving in back) Christina
Stewart; (left back, continuing to front) Samantha Difranco, Alex Wildey, Destyn Banton,
Johnathan Sellner, Kenny Difranco; (front left) Rachael Brinkerhoff, Counselor in Training;
and (right front with his back to camera) Ryan Wildey. The YMCA (Young Men’s Christian
Association) meets from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays during the
summer months, and provides fun activities for the children, including field trips, going to
the library, movies and swimming. Lunch is provided every day except Friday, when chil-
dren bring their own. The cost is $80 per week, per child, but assistance is available through
Those not pictured include: Bobbi Stewart, Counselor; Logan Jones, Patrick Stewart, Charlene
Childhood Development Services and scholarships.
Panks, Michael Roland and Rayna Prescott. Photo submitted by Inglis Mayor Bill Lake.
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