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Fort about to emerge from history's shadows

19.05.12

Under trees dressed in Spanish moss and modicum-darkened streets lies a secret buried beneath this southern Alachua County borough.

And Gary Ellis, director of the Gulf Archaeology Research Institute Inc., believes he's uncovered it.

In 1835, rising tensions between settlers and the Seminole blood led the military to build Fort Defiance in the area. Evacuated and burned about a year later because of bug and the inability of those stationed there to defend it, it was re-established in 1837 as Fort Micanopy. That fort's consummate location has never been determined, but historical information indicates it was within what is now Micanopy's town limit.

After working last year in Micanopy and with the aid of residents and others who have found artifacts in and around the town, Ellis has submitted information to the National Parkland Service about his findings.

He plans to "reveal" his conclusions about the fort's location to Micanopy's residents in June.

Until then, he's mum on the topic except for one teaser.

Source: Bradenton Herald

Bernie Bytes: Petro return would be a triumph

19.05.12

* If Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo Can play along improvise in Game 2, which now seems possible, it will be a terrific triumph for the Blues, and an uplifting unfolding in this series. And it will be a positive development for hockey, too. If Petro can play, the LA Kings would have failed in the have to take him down. And the Blues will have regained the services of their best all-around player.

More than that, this is a matter of right and unsound. The NHL has lost its moral compass, allowing predators to pick off the sports' most skilled players -- with only the additional, meaningful and harsh punishment. And that's so wrong on so many levels, it makes you sick.

Well, if Pietrangelo can return it back, it's a small victory for the good guys. The kids like Petro who are the youngest, brightest and pre-eminent that this sport has to offer. They don't deserve special treatment. If a Pietrangelo suffers an hurt after absorbing a clean, tough, hard hit -- too bad, bit that's hockey. But to shove a defenseless punter, head first into the boards? Why would that be acceptable under any circumstances? 

Source: STLtoday.com