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On April 15, 2019, the Gainesville Sun published an interesting article describing how untreated human waste spills fuel blue-green algae blooms and red tide recently plaguing our waterways and coastal waters. The bulk of the report addressed in great detail how antiquated, failing sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants throughout the state are the main […]
Read MoreIn a press release from the Union County Sheriff’s Office, it was announced that the Union County School District and Union County Sheriff’s Office would be conducting Mandatory Reunification Drills throughout each of our schools in Union County. These drills will be held on Monday, April 22, 2019. What is a Reunification Drill: This is […]
Read MoreBy Christie Hendricks On April 10, the Lake Butler Woman’s Club participated in Prevent Child Abuse Florida’s statewide Pinwheels for Prevention campaign in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. As part of the observance, members planted a “pinwheel garden” at the Union County Courthouse. The blue and silver pinwheels represent the happy, healthy childhoods that […]
Read MoreBy Christie Hendricks On March 22nd, the Lake Butler Woman’s Club recognized World Water Day. This day is recognized globally to bring awareness to the more than 1,000 deaths per day caused by lack of safe drinking water, sanitation issues and poor hygiene around the world. The Woman’s Club purchased a Community Well, a Hippo […]
Read MoreBy Martha Powell, Club Conservation Chairman Members of the Lake Butler Woman’s Club (LBWC) on Thursday, March 28, 2019 traveled to Raiford, FL where they were the guests of the New River Solid Waste Associates (NRSWA). While the thought of touring a solid waste plant may not appeal to everyone, the group attending found it […]
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