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PAGE 11 - June 7, 2017

Searching For The Truth

Editorial - Opinion - Commentary

How Do Bugs Survive Winter

Letter to the Editor:

Re: Bears in Inglis

in the North?

I suppose the opinions of the human population in Inglis is split as of the presents

of the young Black bears visiting the area. This is the way of the world! How ever, their

presents bring a smile to both mine and my husbands lips.

Fluids within all cells normally freeze,

One of the youngsters visited us on May 6th, about nine PM. He/she,( lets just say

forming sharp, pointed crystals that expand and

she for arguement sake) spent the night in one of the oak trees near the river. Courtesy of our

pierce the cells' membranes. This causes the fluids

two K9 sentries. Thank you very much Jake and Bungee girl. "just doing our jobs mom"

to leak out, resulting in death. However, Antarctic

We only discovered what all the barking was about at day brake. We took a quick

spiders, beetles, and woolly-bear caterpillars make

video and some pictures. Poor baby was up there all night long. We brought the dogs inside

glycerol, which slows crystal formation even when

and wished the little gal the best of luck. She was gone within a half an hour. Back to the

temperatures reach minus 90°F. Scientists are dis-

safety of the woods.

covering that not only these polar-dwelling insects,

When my husband and I were looking to retire in Florida we fell in love with the

but many more varieties have been designed to

area like many of you have. That was back in 2001. Since then, there has been a decline in

make glycerol or alcohol, which is similar to the an-

some of the wildlife. NO MORE BIG BOYS in Bennett's Creek! NO MORE Otter families

tifreeze in your car. With this "antifreeze", insects

playing on the dock. The large female Indigo we would see quite often has not been seen

can survive the winter as eggs, caterpillars, pupa, or adults. When spring comes, these

in three years now! I, myself have reported three manatee deaths and several injuries over

insects "thaw out" and continue on in their lifecycle.

the last few years. So when I hear certain people referring to the bears and other wildlife

Prior to the Flood of Noah's day, it is possible that winters of snow, ice, and

as " varmints" I get somewhat defensive. This IS- "THE NATURE COAST". So stop your

cold did not occur. As Noah and the animals left the Ark, we find the first mention

whining. If you are finding the inhabitants un-BEARABLE, you can always move to Tampa

of cold in Genesis 8. God knew what insects would need in order to survive, so He

where I guarantee you will be exposed to a larger assortment, and much more dangerous

built in special provisions for the insects--the ability to make antifreeze and survive

varmint. Give wildlife a brake. It's their world too.

freezing temperatures. Jesus has also provided a way for us to truly live through the

Jade LaFlair, Inglis

repentance of our sins and acceptance of His sacrifice, we can "thaw out" and live in

Dear Fellow Yankeetonians:

the presence of God's warming love.

Re: Friends of Yankeetown

While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, and cold and heat,

and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. Genesis 8:22

Due to job requirements, two of Yankeetown's finest citizens are moving to Ohio.

Doug and Sandra Dame have been heavily involved for many years in the Town's govern-

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

ment and also in community service via the Lions Club. They will be sorely missed.

Presented by Bob Allen, Biologist-Paid Advertisement

Contact Bob at SFTT321@gmail.com

If you have moved to town after 2008 you may not be aware of the Town's crisis

period caused by rapacious developers. The Town actually ceased to exist after enough

Town Council members resigned, preventing the ability to form a quorum. Doug was a

leader in resurrecting the town from the ashes, serving on a state-appointed Financial Board

founded by Governor Jeb Bush after a massive petition drive. He also served on several un-

paid stints over the years on the Town Council.

The Dames have donated thousands and thousands of hours for the Town's benefit.

It would be appropriate and appreciated if you would send a note of thanks and well-wishes

to doug_dame@yahoo.com. Thanks for listening.

Edward Candela,Yankeetown

Inglis Planning Commission Public Notice

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

Planning Commission. This seven member board serves in an advi-

sory capacity to help maintain the primary existing character of the

town, guide future growth and development, protect, and improve

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

YTS Awards - Denee Hurst Principal of Yankeetown School presented Yankeetown Steps to CF

in need of persons in the professional field, such as Planners, Archi-

$4000 scholarships.. The Yankeetown Steps to CF Scholarships established by Jack Hutchin-

tects, Businesspersons, Engineers, General Contractors, Subcontrac-

son in honor of Eleanor Hutchinson to Dale Snyder and the Yankeetown Steps to CF Scholarship

tors, Realtors or any persons interested in the welfare of the Town.

established by Carol Runnels Sullivan. This photo was taken May 25 at the end of the year

awards. Photo by Rachel Wildey.

Please do your part to ensure the future of your town. You can make

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

made by contacting Inglis Town Clerk, Sally McCranie at

(352 447-2203). Please respond by June 28th, 2017.

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