The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - July 10, 2013
From Dawn's Front Porch
“Searching for the Truth”
By Newscaster Contributor Dawn Clary
Looking for More Places To Get
What is the Opposite?
Cool? – Try visiting Manatee Springs State
Park. Located on Hwy. 320 just west of
What is the opposite of hot? Most people would say cold,
the town of Chiefland, it’s a first magnitude
but you cannot make something colder by adding more
spring, discharging an average 100 million
“cold”. You can add and remove heat from an object, but
gallons of water every day. The water is a
not cold. There is no theoretical limit to how hot something
constant 72 degrees, a welcome cool dur-
can become, but once all heat is removed it cannot get any
ing these hot days. You can swim, snorkel,
colder. Cold is actually the absence of heat.
scuba dive, canoe or kayak. The spring run
meanders through cypress, tupelo and other
What is the opposite of light? Most people would say dark,
wetland trees to join the Suwannee River.
but you cannot make a room darker by adding more and
During the summer months, huge prehistor-
more “dark”. You must remove light. Once you remove all
ic-looking Gulf sturgeon can be seen jump-
light, such as in a deep cave, it becomes absolute darkness
ing out of the river. There is also a boardwalk to take a nice walk and a playground for
and cannot get any darker. There is no theoretical limit to
children. The park has a picnic area, with tables, grills and pavilions. Hiking and biking and
how bright something can be, but darkness is the absence
a full-facility campground are also available. They are open 365 days a year from 8AM to
of light.
sundown. There are minimal fees. For more info call (352) 463-3420. Levy County has
more to offer than you think.
What is the opposite of God? Most people would say the devil. Many popular mov-
More Springs, More Cool – Levy County also has “Blue Springs” about 3 miles
ies, such as Oh, God!, promote this idea, but the devil is no comparison to God. Others
from Bronson. A great swimming hole, the 30-acre recreation facility is built around a
would say evil is the opposite of God, but evil is actually like darkness and cold; it does
2nd-magnitude spring at the headwaters of the Waccasassa River. It features swimming, a
not exist because one person has more of this quality than another – evil is the absence
playground and picnic sites. Also offers hiking and riding trails through the Devil’s Ham-
of love. The less love we have, the more evil we become. So where does love come
mock Wildlife Management Area, observation decks, a boardwalk and fishing platforms.
from? God. GOD IS LOVE.
Admission is $1 per day per person and season passes are available. It’s address is 4550 NE
94th Place, Bronson and the contact number is (352) 486-3303.
It is interesting that Jesus constantly compared Himself and God to love and light. If we
Keeping Cool Closer to Home -The Bicentennial Pool in Crystal River is a great resource.
want more of these things in our lives, we must draw closer to the source of both.
They have many programs and classes such as a Senior Fitness Swim which is a time period
set aside for seniors to swim and Water Aerobics, designed to promote overall fitness with-
I am the light of the world, he who follows me shall not walk in the darkness but have
out stressing the joints. Aquatic Exercise Association certified instructor teaches classes.
the light of life.
Classes are Monday, Wednesday start at 12:00pm to 1:00pm. The pool is located essentially
- John 8:12 (NASV)
behind the airport at 8145 W Bicentennial Park Drive. They have a lot of other stuff, check
Based on, Inspired Evidence a book by Bruce Malone, 2011
it out.
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More Spring Stuff – If you are interested in getting involved with environmental
Inglis Mayor's Report
issues you may wish to attend an event billed as “Kings Bay: Past, Present, and Future” a
kick off event for the Kings Bay Springs Alliance, who say they are interested in protecting
and restoring the bay. Yankeetown’s own Helen Spivey is one of the speakers on July 13th
Advancements are still being made in our goal to get the Town of Inglis on the
from 1-3pm at the Crystal River Mall.
right track. New discoveries still amaze us. I am dedicated with our commission to get our
Important Meetings – There will be a workshop on “Impacts of Sea Level Rise and
finances and work habits in order, especially with budget time coming up soon. We encour-
Strategies” July 11th @ 2PM at the Lion’s Club. Yankeetown will hold a Budget Workshop
age the public to take part in these open advertised meetings when they start.
July 15th at 6PM at the Lion’s Club. Good Night and Good Luck
Our new animal control officer will take the first available certified mandatory
Important Toll Free Numbers
training class August 5th. He will work on catching feral cats as well as loose dogs and re-
solving animal complaints. There has always been a town ordinance about having pets
Citrus Cty Govt. Citrus Springs &
registration. To register your pet you need to bring proof of your pets shots to town hall and
Dunnellon 489-2120 Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389
pay a $5.00 registration fee.
Some citizens have requested that we look into a way to allow paying their water
Levy Cty Sheriff 800-538-9767
bills electronically. We are working on that and should have an answer soon. The big de-
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
crease in water revenue from 2010 appears to be when all the highway and bridge construc-
tion was going on and they were buying truck loads of water for construction use.
The Inglis Recreation Committee is working on a Veteran’s Memorial they would like to
see located between Capital City Bank and Inglis Town Hall. The IRC is also hosting the
CALL 352-447-6002 • Locally Owned & Operated
rotating Levy County annual Veteran’s Day Parade in November. The IRC will be selling
engraved bricks and accepting donations to fund this memorial to honor those who served
12 MONTHS
or are serving our country. More info will be out soon.
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CASH
dollars and it would be great to have your input.
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