Letters

As the owner of waterfront property, I have witnessed firsthand the degradation of water quality that has occurred since the “One Rake at a Time” lyngbya harvesting program was brought to a halt by the administrative challenge filed by the Save the Manatee Club.

When the harvester was operating, progress in the battle against lyngbya had been visible — a sandy bottom had begun to emerge, water was clearer, and spring seepage had again begun to flow. With every day that the harvester program is not able to operate, that progress is being lost.

Below is a recipe for “puppy cakes,” which are dog treats.

We frequently sold them at animal shelter flea markets and bake sales. One time, someone purchased a bag and started eating one.

When several of us started laughing, he asked what was funny? We then explained that the bag of “puppy cakes” were dog treats.

He made the comment, “These are good. I’m going to finish eating this one and take the rest home for my dog.”