The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - October 15, 2008
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
ROBERT “BOB” HASTINGS
Elect
  SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Letter to the Editor
Re: "Tarmac...McDonald's...opportunities...think about it..."
There's nothing wrong with whatever business that comes to Inglis, but Levy County
Education serves a two-fold purpose. There is an immediate, but everlasting positive
needs all of the economic development opportunities that knock on the door, and that in-
effect on the lives of students. Additionally, education will benefit everyone by creat-
cludes Tarmac's proposed King Road aggregate mine and a McDonald's. There is room for
ing a stronger, self-sufficient community and nation.
both.
Having served Levy County in all aspects of education, as your Superintendent:
Given the choice - between supporting my family on a pay check from a fast food
restaurant, or a long-term career with Tarmac at the King Road mine, which will pay higher
* I am the candidate to bring 21st century education with positive
wages, provide health insurance, and other benefits - there is no choice. I believe both
perspectives and influence.
businesses would benefit us, by having more jobs and different skill opportunities.
* I know the importance of imparting sound academic instruction.
This comes from a person living here in Inglis, who has been unemployed for a
Taught Middle and High School Science classes.
year. I know what it has been like to look for work to support my family and to be able to
* I recognize the value of vocational education.
stay close and not have to leave them for periods of time.
Taught Vocational Agriculture.
Inglis is my home, so I understand the many concerns about the Aquifer, the town
* I understand the importance of school athletic and extracurricular
size growing, and the amount of big trucks coming through. I do not want to lose our small
activities.
town charm. I agree with the concerns. I also feel that is why we have different groups in
Coached football, baseball, track and trained F.F.A. teams.
place, to check on the Rock Mines to be sure the Aquifer is protected. When we talk about
* I realize the importance of adequate preparation for the FCAT.
town size, as some more businesses come, we also talk about more jobs, more income
Takes organization and cooperation.
from taxes; more income to our small community. There is a downside to the trucks com-
* I believe in students maturing as they learn and accepting responsibility for their educa-
ing through, but there is a upside, too. Those drivers will get hungry or thirsty. They may like
tion.
our town and decide to buy a home here or come fishing/boating. They may need something
Discipline evolving into self-discipline.
from a store, and instead of stopping by a big, busy store, Food Ranch is right there. You can
* I rely on and encourage administrators and educators to follow the destination they
find good in all things, or you can look for the negative. It is your choice.
have chosen.
All this amounts to the fact, that with the new power plant, these are all concerns
School Administrator for nineteen years in Levy County.
that will come with it, also. So look at your family, friends, and neighbors, and see their
* I will bring a comprehensive knowledge and business approach to the office of Super-
economic struggles. Do we want to help our community or fight it? Do we want our next
intendent.
generation, our children, moving away to find jobs?
Public education is highly complex and requires dedication, hard work, patience
This is what Tamlac offers economically. Tarmac is talking about 60 jobs for con-
and most of all TEAMWORK!
struction, 35 jobs once the quarry opens, and even more jobs in the region that will come,
with the new company in town. Those jobs could give locals a chance to learn a new trade
Please cast your vote for Robert “Bob” Hastings on November 4, 2008 or with your
while they earn a living.
absentee ballot.
This is how my family and I feel. We would not expect everyone to feel this way.
Just think about it; it is all anyone could ask.
James & Denise Hiers, Inglis
Visit my website at: www.voteforbobhastings.com
Former Inglis Chief Settles Lawsuits 
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Political advertisement paid for and approved by Bob Hastings, Republican for Superintendent of Schools
In 2007 Inglis police chief Tim Bible filed two lawsuits for defamation of charac-
ter, one against former town commissioner Betty Berger and one against Inglis resident
Homecoming, FBC of Lk. Rousseau, Sunday, Oct. 19th
Sally Price. Both Lawsuits were settled monetarily with an undisclosed amount of money
paid by Mrs. Price’s home owners insurance company. The town of Inglis' insurance com-
First Baptist Church of Lk. Rousseau, located at 7854 W. Dunnellon Rd. (Hwy.
pany paid between $2500 and $3000 according to one town official to settle Berger's case.
488), at the Red Level, Crystal River area, invites you to enjoy its 3rd-annual Homecoming
The case between Price and Bible was handled by a state mediator and a letter of
on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 11:00 a.m. AFter the service, there will be preachin', singin' and
apology was part of the settlement agreement. In the letter Price said "I apologize for state-
dinner on the ground. The Anchors, a southern gospel group from Oxford, FL, will enter-
ments I made to people in the Inglis community regarding criminal activity, unethical be-
tain, after lunch. Please call (352) 564-9121 for additional information.
havior and sexual misconduct with underage minors." The letter stated that the statements
EL Ranchito
were from rumors in the community and there was no validity to them. Price also apolo-
gized for any damage and pain she had caused to him and his family. Bible said he has moved
on and is working for a private security company at the Tarmac, King Rd. mine north of
Inglis.
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Served
"Music on the Grounds" October 18, 2008
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park continues it’s “Music
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm  Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
on the Grounds” event on Saturday, October 18th at 7 pm. This after hours event will
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm
Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
showcase the talents of Larry Hoover, a Park Service Specialist at Stephen Foster Folk
Culture Center State Park and regular at the Florida Folk Festival.
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