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Searching For The Truth

Editorial - Opinion - Commentary

Who Invented up at Constellations?

the

Letter to the Editor:

Re: A CHRISTMAS WISH LIST:

When you look

the night sky, the constellations called

Levy County Commission enacts an ordinance that prohibits the use of plastic

"Ursa Major" (great bear), "Leo" (the

bags;

lion), or "Virgo" (the virgin) do not re-

State Legislature and Federal Government approve sufficient funds to begin the

ally look anything like bears, lions, or

revitalization of the Florida Everglades and Lake Okeechobee;

virgins. We would not be able to identi-

Citrus County Commission (with help from the state and feds) provide sufficient

fy them as anything but a random group

funds to revitalize Kings Bay;

of stars unless we learned they were

Florida Wildlife Commission discontinues spraying pesticides on Lake Rousseau;

called these names from star maps and

Local press discontinues advertising scallop season allowing boaters to utilize boat

history. So why is it that people in all

ramps and to fish in peace;

times and all places have fairly similar

Florida Legislature enacts legislation that provides a return deposit on all glass

names for these constellations? The best answer is that the original star map origi-

drink bottles which will result in less littering;

nated in one place and was then dispersed throughout the world.

The boat ramp at the end of Highway 40 is completed by the end of 2018;

An astronomer named E. Walter Maunder (1851-1928) provided convinc-

Florida Legislature will pass legislation to sop the pollution of our rivers and bays;

ing evidence that the constellations were invented by someone viewing them at the

Citrus County allocates funds to build another boat launch facility on the Cross

40th parallel north latitude.2 In his analysis, the original star map could not have

Florida Barge Canal;

been produced in Egypt, Babylon, or India but must have originated farther north.

USA will not be at war with Russia or North Korea in 2018 or ever.

Interestingly, the 40th parallel runs just north of Mount Ararat, the place where

Thank you Santa and our elected officials for your immediate attention to these wishes.

Noah's Ark landed.

Bob Webb, Inglis

Maunder further calculated that the original star map had to have been

Levy County Office Hours for

produced in about 2,500 B.C., about the time the Flood ended. This means that

Noah, Shem or one of their descendants could have designed the original star map.

Senator RobSenator Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island)

Bradley

It is even possible that the star map was based on the work of astronomers before

the Flood. We do not know the original names of the constellations, but the names

passed down to us include Hercules with his foot crushing the head of the Dragon

The legislative office of State

and the victorious Orion holding in one hand a club and in the other the head of

will be holding office hours in Levy County on Wednesday, August 16th , from

a lion. Later in history, Jesus (Orion) emerged victorious over Satan (Lion), who

10:00am-Noon. Staff representing the Senator will be available to answer

"prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1Peter 5:18).

questions or provide constituent assistance during this time. Office hours are

Did these ancient peoples use the stars to proclaim future events that had been re-

held in the County Commission Chamber located in the Levy County Court-

vealed to them by God? During the time of the tower of Babel, did their meaning

house in Bronson.

become twisted from the original? These are interesting questions to ponder.

The Senator's office provides the service monthly on the third Wednesday

of each month. In addition to local office hours, constituents can obtain assistance on mat-

He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constella-

ters relating to state government by contacting the Senator's office toll free at (888) 347-

tions of the south. - Job 9:9 (NIV)

3483 or emailing bradley.rod.web@flsenate.gov. Additional contact information for Senator

Bradley and his staff is available at www.flsenate.gov.

Based on, Inspired Evidence a book by Bruce Malone, 2011

Drug Bust - Continued from page 1

Presented by Bob Allen, Biologist-Paid Advertisement

Contact Bob at SFTT321@gmail.com

FWC conducting aquatic plant control

was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Investiga-

on Lk. Rousseau through Aug.will conduct

tors also seized 4 grams of methamphetamine (ICE) and 10.5 grams of marijuana during

the traffic stop. The investigation related to these narcotics is still ongoing, and additional

charges may be filed, according to the press release

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

K-9 Sgt. Kinik and his K-9 partner Zombie, conducted a traffic stop in Rosewood,

aquatic plant control on Lake Rousseau from Aug. 7 through Aug. 18, weather permitting.

and located marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The driver was released

Invasive hydrilla will be treated only in boat trails, but water lettuce and water

on the scene after being issued a Notice to Appear in court for the two misdemeanor drug

hyacinth will be treated throughout the lake. Boat trails requiring hydrilla treatment to

violations.

maintain navigation include County Trail C, Shoreline Trail south of County Trail C, Hamic

Matthew Whyte, 26, who told deputies he s homeless, was arrested while parked

Estates Trail, River Retreats Trail, Old Mill Trail and Lighthouse Cove.

at the Cedar Key State Preserve on SR 24, charged with possession of methamphetamine

Biologists anticipate treating about 100 acres of hydrilla and 50 acres of water

and possession of drug paraphernalia. DTF investigators also located homemade objects in

lettuce and water hyacinth with herbicides approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection

Whyteís car that appeared to have been designed to conceal and transport narcotics. This

Agency. "There will be no restrictions on recreational activities, such as fishing or swim-

investigation is still on-going, and additional charges could be filed in this case, as well, ac-

ming, during the treatment period," said Bruce Jaggers, an FWC invasive plant management

cording to the press release.

biologist. "Any edible fish caught that are legal to keep may be consumed."

During a traffic stop by Sgt. Kinik on SW 69th St. in Rosewood, Charles Henry

There is a seven-day restriction for using water from treated areas for drinking or

Haven, 25, Cedar Key, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession

for animal consumption. However, there are no restrictions for other uses of treated water

of paraphernalia after Dep. Garboski, with his K-9 partner Molly, discovered approximately

such as irrigating turf, ornamental plants and crops. Hydrilla is an invasive aquatic plant

0.5 gram methamphetamine ("ICE") and a pipe used to smoke it ($12,500 bond).

spread easily by boats throughout Florida's lakes and rivers. While recreational anglers and

During a traffic stop at the Dollar General store in Rosewood, Shaune Cherry, 35,

waterfowl hunters may see some benefits from hydrilla, there are other potential impacts to

Ceday Key, was found to be in possession of 3 grams of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

consider including negative impacts to beneficial native habitat, navigation, flood control,

He was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia ($15,000

potable and irrigation water supplies, recreation and the aesthetic qualities of lakes. For

bond)

more information, contact Bruce Jaggers at 352-726-8622.

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