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PAGE 11 - October 5, 2016

FDEM and FEMA Teams Canvassing

Searching For The Truth

Hurricane-Stricken Areas in Florida

WHAT'S disk-shaped with a bi-concave center?

IN A SHAPE?

Including Citrus/Levy County neighbor-

Why are red blood cells

Why

aren't they shaped like a sphere or a regular flat

Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are working in hurricane-stricken

disk? A group of scientists decided to see if this

hoods to help Florida hurricane survivors register for assistance.

bi-concave disk was the best shape for red blood

The teams are made up of disaster specialists from the Florida Department of

cells, so they fed a number of parameters into a

Emergency Management (FDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They

computer to see what results would be produced.

are canvassing areas to give residents an opportunity to register for disaster assistance and

The primary purpose of a red blood cell is to carry

to quickly identify and address immediate and emerging needs. The teams can also provide

oxygen, so they used the laws of gas diffusion to

application updates and referrals to additional resources when needs remain.

see what shape was most efficient for this oxy-

These mobile team members can be identified easily by their photo identifications

gen absorption. This is the equation modeling the

and FDEM or FEMA clothing. Florida residents are reminded to ask for photo identification

oxygen capacity of the blood cells:

before providing personal information.

Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by Hurricane Hermine from

The computer then drew the shape of the

August 31 to September 11, 2016, in Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Hillsborough, Leon, Levy,

red blood cell using these fundamental laws of science. To their surprise, the com-

Pasco, and Pinellas counties are eligible to register for federal assistance.

puter drew a bi-concave disk, the exact shape of a red blood cell! But, of course,

In addition to the registration opportunity offered by recovery teams, survivors can

God designed the laws of science, so the best shape for a red blood cell is the way

God designed it.

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

The disk's smooth, round edges reduce the amount of friction on the

By calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362, which is video relay ser-

cell as it moves through thousands of miles of blood vessels. The thin center and

vice accessible. Survivors who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have difficulty speaking

thicker rim (bi-concave) allow the red blood cell greater flexibility, so it can fold

may call TTY 800-462-7585. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, seven days

as it moves through very narrow capillaries. If the red blood cells were spherical,

a week. Assistance is available in multiple languages.

they could rapidly absorb oxygen near the surface, but the process would slow sig-

Business owners can find an electronic loan application on the U.S. Small

nificantly deep within the interior of the spherical shape and not be able to quickly

Business Administration's secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Questions can

satisfy the body's demand for oxygen.

be answered by calling the SBA disaster customer service center at 800-659-2955/ (TTY)

Our red blood cells have the optimum shape needed for flowing through

800-877-8339 or visiting sba.gov/disaster.

Town of Inglis Code

our blood vessels and for chemical reactions to occur with speed and volume.

When we examine even the tiniest parts of our body, we see design.

...for the blood is the life... - Deuteronomy 12:23

Enforcement Hearing

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

Presented by Bob Allen, Biologist-Paid Advertisement

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From the minutes of the code enforcement board meeting 9/12/16

Man charged with armed robbery

Case# 1011 A&D Salvage, Michael Andrew White: Sec: 34-358 Wall and Fence Regula-

tions. (Compliance)

ateaconvenienceof storerooksland Ct., Homo-

This case was brought back to the board for determination of compliance with

the previous Order. After due notice to the respondent and in his absence the Board having

heard testimony of the code enforcement officer that the violation had not been corrected the

Twenty-seven y r-old Xavier Jamal Lockley, 5960 W. B

Board issued its Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Order as follows:

sassa, was arrested by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office at 12:30 am, Oct. 1, charged with

1. The Respondent shall immediately proceed to correct the violations by repairing all fenc-

two counts of armed robbery with a firearm or other dangerous weapon and battery. His

es situated upon the property.

total bond set at $100,500.

2. A fine of $100.00 per day shall be imposed during the first 30 days from the date of this

According to the arrest report, the incident occurred shortly before midnight on

order. Subsequent to said 30 days a fine of $250.00 shall be imposed each day until compli-

Sept. 30, and deputies were dispatched to the Homosassa Trail Citgo station, located at 5511

ance.

W. Homosassa Trail in Homosassa, soon after the attempted robbery of the cashier and the

3. All said fines accumulated pursuant hereto shall be a lien on the property in question and

robbery of a customer standing in line to pay for items from the store.

shall be executable pursuant to Fl. Stat.Ch. 162.

The cashier told deputies that the robber (later determined to be Lockley) entered

4. This order shall constitute a final administrative order for purpose of Fl. Stat. 162.11.

the store, approached the counter and told her to give him all of the cash in the cash register

A motion was made by Karen Goode that there are findings of fact that violation

drawer. When the cashier refused to hand over the cash, she told deputies, Lockley lifted

has not been corrected. A fine of $ 100.00 per day for the first 30 days and $250.00 for the

his shirt and showed her what appeared to be a firearm tucked into his pants, then asked her,

"Do you want to die?"

next 60 days then to start lien procedures. Motion seconded by James Zaloga. Motion car-

The cashier said that she panicked, which raised the suspicion of the customer

ried 4 to 0.

standing in line as to what was going on. Lockley again asked the cashier to hand him the

Case# 1030 Danny Cummings: Sec 34-289 and federal guidelines 34-477: regarding the use

money in the drawer and again asked her if she wanted to die. The comment provoked the

of a recreational vehicle as a permanent.

customer to intervene and engage in a conversation with Lockley, who became upset with

This case was heard by the Board and after evidence presented by the owner the

the customer, the report stated, and the customer and Lockley got into a fight in the store.

conclusion by the Board was that there were no findings of violation.

Lockley allegedly punched the customer, several times in the face, and eventually took the

A motion was made by Dick Roberts to determine that there is no violation. Sec-

customer's wallet, which contained $65 is cash, out of his hand.

onded by Peggy Page. Carried 4 to 0.

Lockley then left the store, with the customer in pursuit. Lockley punched the

Case# 1007 Rhonda White: Sec: 70-41 System to be fully metered with separate connec-

customer, several more times, then left the store, walking north on S. Rock Crusher Rd.

tions for each separate unit, and sec 70-43 tampering with water system.

The two victims called 911 regarding the incident. Deputies obtained video sur-

Case was not heard.

Continued on page 12 - Armed Robbery

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