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The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) team of springs

experts began the Chassahowitzka Springs sediment removal project the week of May

27, 2013. Eliminating the sand and organic materials that have deposited at the bottom of

the spring over time will improve the recreational, economical and ecological value of the

Chassahowitzka waterway, resulting in a cleaner, more historic looking body of water.

The District contracted with Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. (UESI), a ma-

rine construction company based in Fort Pierce, Florida, to complete the sediment removal.

The project is scheduled to be completed in September 2013. UESI divers will remove the

damaging nutrient-rich sediments from the headsprings by using a pump that works much

like a swimming pool vacuum. The sand and water mixture moves through hoses to fabric

bags where clear water filters out leaving the sediments in the bags. The bags are then re-

moved and the sediments are used as a soil supplement on nearby private property.

The project is divided into different phases, including several weeks for site prepa-

ration, a few weeks for the installation of piping, tanks and other machinery and 10 weeks

for the sediment removal operations.

The Chassahowitzka headsprings are rich in both prehistoric and historic artifacts.

“Peanut and Missy deserve to be loved and

To protect and conserve these non-renewable cultural resources, UESI contracted with

cuddled by you. They are 6 year old, spayed “Diablo is a terrific little 7# n.m, white

Southeastern Archaeological Research, Inc. (SEARCH) to developed a plan to first survey

sisters, Cocker x Chihuahua mix and are with black/grey spots, 9 yo Chihuahua. He

the springs’ basin and then monitor the sediment removal operation. SEARCH will identify

‘perfect’ dogs. Missy is very scared without is leash trained, very well housebroken, up

and evaluate any cultural resources discovered for their National Register eligibility. Once

her sister, so, they must be adopted togeth- to date on vaccines, ID Chipped and not a

identified, the artifacts will be documented by SEARCH and cataloged by the Division of

er. Peanut is a little taller, both are good with barker. He enjoys being a lap dog, going for

Historical Resources in Tallahassee. The items will then be returned to Citrus County for

other dogs and cats, NOT children, are well a car ride, and watching TV with you. He

public display. SEARCH and the District will also conduct a Public Archaeology event at

behaved, like to be cuddled, housebroken, likes adults, especially men, is OK with

the Chassahowitzka Headsprings to educate participants about the resources encountered

submissive, affectionate, gentle, are a nice other dogs and cats, but not children. Diablo

during the survey and promote preservation of cultural materials found in Florida’s springs.

golden color, and quiet except to alert you to is just middle aged and seems to be in good

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William Crow AmVets Post 447 of Inglis sponsored an Americanism Program contest at Yan-

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keetown School this year with a theme of “Why is it important to vote?” AmVets members

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Ruth Ruppert, left, and Sandy Prescott, right, present a first-place award to Trina Morgan

Ruttinger at an awards ceremony at the school on Jan. 30. Trina, in fifth grade, is among

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four winners from Yankeetown School who won in the Florida Statewide competition and will

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advance to the National Level in the competition! Trina and Eli Thompson, 3rd grade, won in

the poster designs category, Jessica Watkins, 8th grade, won in the essay category, and Em-

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ily Stines, 1st grade, won 2nd place in the American Flag coloring contest. Jessica Watkins

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also received another prestigious awards at the school on May 28, Outstanding Middle School

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Student of the 2012-2013 school year!

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