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 PUTNAM
COUNTY PRESS
RELEASE
for Release: WEDNESDAY 9/3/08
Yvonne C. Parrish
386.326.2799 / 386.227.0957 cell
yvonneparrish@putnam-fl.com
 Mr.
Bob Hatton of the Putnam County Mosquito Control announced today that
additional truck sprayings would take place the next 6 nights from “Sun down
to Sun up”. These special sprayings are needed due to the recent tropical
storm rains, which resulted in prolific mosquito hatchings.
The nighttime
sprayings will maximize the kill ratio because the most mosquitoes fly
during the nighttime hours. In addition, the ditch sprayings (larvicidals)
will be intensified starting today.
The Center for Disease
Control standard recommendations should be followed:
ŸStay
inside after dusk and before dawn,
ŸWear
protective clothing,
ŸRemove
all containers that hold water from around your house
ŸSpray
with insect repellent containing DEET if you do need to be outside
Cutting tall grass will
also deter mosquito populations.
The Town of Interlachen is accepting applications for the position of
OFFICE CLERK. Applicants must possess a valid Florida Drivers
License, be bondable, must relate well with other people, have some
working knowledge of computers preferably Word, Excel and Easy Bill
Utility Billing Programs or an equivalent. Applications may be picked
up at the Interlachen Town Office located at 311 Atlantic Avenue,
Interlachen, Florida, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
Monday through Friday. Deadline for submission of applications is
Friday, September 19, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. The Town of Interlachen is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, a Drug Free
workplace and tests all applicants. Applicants must pass an extensive
background search and only United States citizens and lawfully
authorized alien workers will be considered for employment or hired by
the Town. If applicant needs accommodations due to disability in order
to participate in the application selection process, please notify the
Town in advance of an interview. Violence in the workplace will not be
tolerated by the Town. The Town of Interlachen reserves the right to
reject any and all applications.
History of Our Town of Interlachen
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The town of Interlachen was settled in the late 1870's when the building
of a railroad opened the area. It developed as both a citrus
growing center and a winter resort. When severe freezes in the
1890's made it apparent that commercial citrus production was not
economically viable, the town evolved into a retirement haven and
later a bedroom community for Gainesville and Palatka.
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In the 1890's there were three hotels catering to the tourists that
came to Interlachen. At a time when virtually all buildings
here were wood and were illuminated with kerosene lamps and heated
with wood burning stoves, fires were common. Two of the hotels
burned to the ground around the turn of the century. Only the Lakeview
House Hotel still stands. The Hotel Interlachen had 76 rooms
and stood on Boyleston Street between Prospect Street and Tropic,
(near where the Lions Club is today). The block in front of
the hotel was named Hastings Park. It was a popular recreation area
for adults with a tennis court and shuffleboard courts. Hastings
Park is still in use today as a children's playground and picnic
area.
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The original Interlachen Hall was burned down in 1891 by cattlemen
in a local dispute. The cattle at that time were free to roam
wherever they wanted. Consequently they would get into the fruit
trees and eat the oranges and leaves which frequently killed the
trees. The cows were caught and put in the pound next to the Hall
and the owners were charged a fee for their release. Hence the
dispute. The cattlemen's intent was to burn the pound, but both the
pound and Interlachen Hall were destroyed.
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The present Interlachen Hall was
constructed in 1892 and housed an office, jail and a social room
upstairs. It was later used as a library. The renovation of
Interlachen Hall was completed in 2003. The first floor currently
houses the Interlachen Museum, which is operated by the Interlachen
Historical Society and is open every Saturday, from 10 am to 2 pm.
The upstairs is used as a community meeting hall. Anyone wishing to
rent the hall may contact the Town Office at 386-684-3811.
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