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Re: Little girl killed by jumping Stureon on Suwannee River. Please, if you can help.

Tanya and Waylon Rippy are friends of my daughter and their little girl Jaylon, had

been to our home, with my grand daughter. This past week a 7 foot, 200 pound plus sturgeon

jumped into their boat and struck the mother, son and daughter. All three were taken to the

hospital in Gainesville, Florida where the five year old daughter was pronounced dead due

She was a beautiful little girl and this is a tragedy beyond belief. There is a fund

set up for them on "Go Fund Me". Tanya, Jaylon's mother was also hurt. She has facial in-

juries that required numerous stitches plus a broken nose and missing teeth. Trevor, Jaylon's

brother, has a broken arm and other injuries. Please if you can, contribute to the fund set up

to help with the medical and funeral expenses. Besides the "Go Fund Me ) account there is

a second fund set up for them at Drummond Community Bank in Chiefland, Florida in their

name (Tanya and Waylon Rippy).

Any amount that you can afford will be greatly appreciated. It will never bring this

beautiful little girl back to the arms of her parents but it will help in5093 S. Orwellif notHomosassa, Florida 34446

releasing some Pt., all

of the financial pressure that is building upon the backs of this family. God bless this family

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

and may the Lord take Jaylon to his arms, as I know he has.

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Noel Desmond, Chiefland

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Letter to the Editor:

Re: Have You Ever Wondered Why the Inglis Locks Are Closed?

Changes have been made at the Inglis Municipal Building with the hiring of Suzette

In the late 1970's the Cross Florida Barge Canal project was terminated by the Fed- Bauer (above right) as I-Y Animal Control at a regular commission meeting several months

eral Government. Subsequently all of the property acquired for this endeavor was given to ago. With the resignation of Rhiannon Castle as secretary of Inglis Zoning and Code Enforce-

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the State of Florida with the understanding that the Withlacoochee is a Federally Designated ment to assume Yankeetown Clerk, the Inglis Commission voted to combine Bauer's job duties

Navigable Waterway, taking an Act of Congress to negate that designation.

as animal control, bring her on full time and she will handle the secretary duties of code and

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In 1999, The Inglis Lock, which was still in operation as many of you well remember, was zoning too.

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closed for maintenance and repair to this day never reopened in direct violation of the

The lot between the Municipal Building and the Purple Passion Beauty Shop has

Agreement with the Federal Government.

     beendonatedto the      daughters of the 32 year Inglis Mayor Dewey Al-

     town by the owners,

The State of Florida approved a one million dollar engineering study to constructa enThe  somewayisbeing considered to enhance animal control and the feral cat

    l  .   use in    

smaller lock within the existing lock system which was conducted by Bergmann Engineer- population where many of them live. Steve Warren former animal control is working toward

ing. Bill Miles from Bergmann Engineering presented an overview of the project at  homes catsdogs picked up and taking care of those not taken, reducing trips

 the last finding  for   and  



Task Force Meeting and should be available to answer any questions,

to Bronson necessary now where animals are taken. A recent week, Warren reported 23 cats

Now is the opportunity to ask a representative of the State Government responsible for the and kittens were picked up along with 2 adult dogs and 6 pups. 9 of these, homes were found.

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maintenance and repair of the locks why they were never reopened.

Pictured are Warren, Planning and Zoning and Suzette who can be reached at 352 221-3868

Attend the local meeting of the Citrus Waterways Restoration Task Force meet- for animal calls.



ing on Monday, July 13th at the Lecanto Government Building, 3600 West Sovereign Path



Room 166, 2:00 P.M. For more information please contact Sandra Clodwick, SandraClod-

wick@gmail.com or 352-895-0468.

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Sandra Clodwick, Dunnellon

for All Ages - Continuedfrom1

Citrus County, where children attending are given art lessons. They learn about origami, 

stained glass, jello art, drawing, and photography, and these lessons feature a coloring book

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which showcases local scenes by local artists. What a creative way for children to spend

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There is also an alliance with the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, which shared



a sponsorship of two college internships last year.

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Sometime between this fall and next spring,     will

the Citrus Cultural Alliance



launch an artistic project that will further beautify our county. We will be seeing decorated

  

bike racks throughout the county, an endeavor that will be accomplished by local artists who

will paint the bike racks and partner with local businesses  sponsorships. is

 for   This project

to be completed in 2017, the 200th anniversary of the bicycle.

The Alliance sponsors many cultural events, such as the Citrus Youth Educational

Symphony Orchestra, and the Citrus Watercolor Club. They maintain a calendar of these

events on their website.

Citrus County's cultural image is being enhanced  effortsof 

 through the    the Citrus

Cultural Alliance, and more cultural dollars will be spent in our county as a result.

   

Ayden (left), Andruw (mid), and Avery (right) Wildey sign up with Inglis Mayor Drinda Merritt

If your life is enriched by a love of the arts you might consider becoming a member for the boys gift basket during the 4th of July celebration this past Saturday at the South Levy

of the Citrus Culturalwebsiteis: send Park.bytheInglisRecreation Committee, There was live music and fun games,

 Alliance. Their   citrusculturalalliance.org. or you may   Sponsored    

 

an email to: info@citrusculturalalliance.org.

along with a well attended Cake Walk. Photo courtesy Rachel Wildey.

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