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Fossils......Millions of Years Old.....Really?

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS) is hon-

ored and privileged to provide care to those who have earned and deserve the best health

Organic molecules rapidly degrade when exposed to oxygen or weather-

care possible. As one of the busiest VA facilities in the country with two hospitals (Mal-

ing forces. Even when deeply buried, organic materials cannot survive for tens of

com Randall Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Gainesville and Lake City Veterans

thousands of years. The fragile chemicals that make up our bodies simply "unzip"

Affairs (VA) Medical Center) and 11 outpatient clinics we provided health care to more

without the mechanisms of a living

than 125,000 Veterans last year, which translated into 1.4 million outpatient visits, 575,000

cell to protect them. Both biologists

specialty consultations, 185,000 radiology studies, 10,000 GI procedures, 8,000 surgeries,

and geologists know that undecayed

and 2,000 cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures. Our work is expected to increase

tissue could never survive for mil-

even further this year: since October 1, 2013, NF/SGVHS has cared for 14,672 new Veteran

lions of years while buried in the

ground. For this reason, biologists

Our employees over 5,300 strong (33% of whom are veterans) come to work

had never even thought of looking

every single day to provide the very best care our Veterans deserve. As I walk the halls of

for undecayed organic tissue in fos-

our hospitals and clinics, I see firsthand the care, compassion and dedication our staff show

silized bones. Evolution requires

to those we are entrusted to serve. Building and maintaining the trust of our patients must

the assumption that the fossil record

be accomplished one Veteran at a time.

was not created by a recent flood but

As our Veteran population has grown, our organization has continually worked on

is hundreds of millions of years old.

making improvements to providing access to care within our healthcare system. We have

Thus, no-one looked for undecayed tissue within fossils. But this all changed in

established new clinic locations, expanded diagnostic and treatment options, extended our

2005 when undecayed blood vessels and ligament tissues were found in a Tyranno-

hours of operation, reviewed those waiting for care, and examined alternatives to providing

care both within and outside of the VA. We have made improvements in our ability to make

available additional access appointments for our Veterans. Our efforts are complicated by

Since this discovery, undecayed tissue has been discovered throughout the

limited capacity in the community to provide additional care, continuity of care, no show

fossil record.2 A recent paper even demonstrated that remnants of organic tissue

rates for clinic appointments, our clinic cancellations, space constraints, and scarcity of crit-

could be identified in skin impressions of a fossil which were supposed to have been

ical specialty physicians and primary care physicians. Even with these challenges, I want

buried 50 million years ago! It is becoming absolutely apparent these millions of

to assure you that we will continue to strive to meet the needs of each and every Veteran we

years are simply a fantasy needed to explain life without God. The reality that even

undecayed skin tissue can be found within fossils essentially proves that the fossils

Thomas Wisnieski, MPA, FACHE,Director

were buried quite recently.

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North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System

From Inglis Town Hall

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Herbicide Schedule for Lake Rousseau

The Town Commission is holding a Code Enforcement workshop on July 11th at

5:00 pm. There are constant requests being made by Inglis citizens and business owners, to

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During the weeks of July 7th to August 1, 2014, the Florida Fish and Wildlife

improve the overall appearance of Inglis, especially Highways 19and 40 (which are what

Conservation will be conducting aquatic weed control operations in Lake Rousseau using

every visitor and potential citizen sees first). Therefore, we must deal with Code Enforce-

EPA approved herbicides. Water hyacinth, and water lettuce will be maintained using the

ment now, and there are ways to approach it which give proper respect both to the property

herbicide, Reward. Boat trails will be maintained using the herbicides Aquathol K, and

owner and to the rest of the Town's citizens.

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Our next regular Commission meeting is Monday, July 14th at 3:00 p.m. in the

Commissionmeetingroom  Town Youpickup  of the agenda in Town

      at  Hall.   can   a copy

People using these areas of Lake Rousseau are advised that Aquathol K treated

water should not be used for 7 days for animal consumption.

Hall weekbeforethemeeting. 

on Wednesday the ·  · 

There are no restrictions on water used for fishing, swimming and irrigation. Signs

         GlendaKirkland, Mayor

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AmVets Post 447, Inglis, holds

displaying treatment dates and restrictions will he posted in Aquathol K treated areas.

       

Water treated with Reward should not be used for domestic purposes or irrigation

for 5 days, for livestock or domestic animals for 2 days and drinking water for 1 day (does

fundraiser for 

    Wounded Warriors fund

not apply to tap or well water). There are no restrictions in Glyphosate treated areas. Sched-

uled treatments may be delayed due to adverse environmental conditions.

AmVets Post 447, Inglis recently held a fundraiser for theWounded Warriors fund

If these invasive plants are not controlled, recreational activities, navigation, flood

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R Ywith a 50/50 drawing. The drawing raised $300.00, which is split between the Post and the

T HING M A DE T O O R DER

control and fish and wildlife populations may be negatively impacted. For more information

wnnr. ot jt he Pt,utthe nner lo, do ated the winnings to the Wounded War-

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please contact me at (352) 726-8622.

riorsnd, which as a cednaton ($300) to a worthy cause.

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Activities at the Inglis VFW

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Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S. Hwy

ElGolf Course, Citrus Springs, closes

 Diablo  

19 traffic light. Contact us by phone at 352-447-3495. What's happenin' at ëThe Ví: Enjoy

Happy Hour on weekdays, 12:00-3:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm, and Drink Specials every

The ElDiablo GolfandCountryClub in the Citrus Springs area of Dunnellon

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closeddownfor business29. The Deltona Corporation of Ocala, FL, which owns

   on June 

weekend! Every TUESDAY and THURSDAY, our Dart Tournament starts at 7:00 pm. On

the club, cited challenging market conditions and a clubhouse fire as contributing factors in

SUNDAY, July 13, we're serving Italian beef sandwiches - $5. MEETINGS: Monday, July

the decision to close the club.

14 - Men's Auxiliary Meeting at 7:00 pm; WEDNESDAY, July 15, Ladies Auxiliary Meet-

ing, 5:00 pm, and Post Meeting at 6:30 pm.

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Voters of Citrus County



Register to Vote

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2nd & 4th Wed. 9am-2pm.

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Daystar Life Center

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6751 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. Crystal River

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Orange Line Bus Transportation

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