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with petit theft less than $100 ($250 bond) and also for violation of probation (no bond) for a

nity that I do sincerely have much love for. But this, too, will pass, and I will continue to serve

previous offense of criminal mischief/property damage, the report stated. Lumpkin was ar-

and love, because this is what my Lord has commanded me to do.

rested at a W. Otter St. address in Homosassa, after he contacted a deputy wanting to turn

I must make it clear to the citizens of Levy County, that I in no way ever made

himself in. The report stated that Lumpkin was cooperative and eager to get the charges

statements or promises to anyone, that I was going to fire Mrs. Golding, or anyone else. I felt

behind him.

that to do such a thing, as that, would be inappropriate and against my character, and that was

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office shows that Lumpkin was charged with felony

my response, each and every time that the subject was brought up to me.

charges in Oct., 2007: burglary/grand theft (greater than $300, but less than $5000) and pos-

My actions were not in any way political, and most definately, were not racial. I do

session of burglary tools/criminal mischief; and in July, 2008: aggravated battery causing

not have a racially prejudiced bone in my body. I believe in equal opportunity for all people.

great bodily harm and robbery with firearm or other deadly weapon, and also violation of

The Bible says that God made man in his image and also that God loves us all so very much

probation (on the prior burglary charge).

that he sent his son to die for our sins. It does not distinguish us by our skin color, but does

Recycle with us - help Shriners help children

say that "Who so ever will believe shall be saved."

In closing, I say thank you, again, for the opportunity to serve you. Please keep an

The Citrus County Shrine Club of Inverness has 18 newspaper recycling containers,

open mind and heart, and know that my decisions are, and will be, made on what I feel is best

scattered about the county, to help the hundred-plus children from Citrus County receive

for the people of Levy County.

health care at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. To find a Shriners newspaper

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recycling location near you, go to the links page on www.thenewscaster.com or call (352) 860-

0534, or contact a Shriner.

According to the Chiefland Citizen newspaper, two members of the Tri-County

NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) claim that Levy

PUBLIC NOTICE

County Property Appraiser Osborne "Oz" Barker told them that God had directed him to fire

Mary Golding from the property appraiser's office, but they believe that Barker fired her in

The School Board of Levy County will hold a Public Hearing at its office, 480

return for votes in the November election that he won against incumbent Property Appraiser

Marshburn Drive, Bronson, Florida, on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. to adopt/

Francis Akins. Barker says that he did not say that God told him to fire Golding, but that he

amend the following School Board Policies:

told them that he seeks guidance through prayer.

1.01 – District Mission Statement

In a commentary written by Mr. Barker (see above) he states, "By law, I do not have

2.09 – School Improvement and Educational Accountability

to give a reason for termination of any employee, and in this particular situation, I have

5.11 – Expulsion of Students

chosen not to respond, other than exactly what I told Mrs. Golding, and that was that I did not

5.38 – Bullying and Harassment

have confidence or trust in her." He states that he did not want the issue aired in the media and

6.07 – Contracts: Instructional and Administrative Personnel

regrets that Mr. Carnegie and Mr. Sanders spoke with the press about the firing.

6.23 – Personal and Family Medical Leave

The men, Al Carnegie and Rev. Donnell Sanders, said that they are authorized to

7.23 – Anti-Fraud

speak in behalf of Mrs. Golding. Mr. Carnegie serves as president of the local NAACP and is

9.11 – Transporting Students in Private Vehicles for Educational Field Trips or School-

owner of Carnegie Funeral Home in Chiefland; Rev. Sanders serves on the Executive Board of