The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - October 9, 2013
“Searching for the Truth”
People on the Nature Coast
The Trading Hut, Inc., Crystal River
What’s Happening to the American Dream?
Tom Osborne, who owns and operates The Trading Hut, Inc. in Crystal River with
From the foundation of America up into the
his wife, Terry, is a native Floridian who was raised in Lantana in the Palm Beach area. The
1960’s, public school teachers were free to teach both
couple moved back to this area six years ago and opened a gun shop at the Stokes Fleas
moral and physical truths right out of the Bible. Early
Market. However, the store was ‘bursting at the seams’ and re-opened in a larger location
in the twentieth century, this was an encouraged practice
in Sun Plaza on Aug. 6. The shopping center is located at 51 NW Hwy. 19, just south of
throughout America, as the Bible was acknowledged as
Crystal River City Hall. The store is beyond Combat Sports in the shopping center.
the foundation of all reality – including science. What
was the result of this practice? America became the
The Trading Hut carries rifles, pistols and shotguns, plus accessories such as hol-
greatest economic and technologically advanced nation
sters, Techmats, gun cleaning aids, an ample supply of AMMO and knives. They also carry
on the face of the Earth. It can be argued that from 1800
tactical backpacks and concealed-carry purses and matching accessories (shoes, wallets and
to 1960, more science and medical advancements came
belts) for the ladies.
from America than any other nation. For instance, during the first 100 years of the Nobel
Staff members include Joe Gould (sales and gun smithing), Mike Klaus (hunting
peace prize in science and medicine (1901 – 2001), Americans have been awarded more
specialist) and Henry Sterile (firearms instructor).
Nobel prizes than any other nation on Earth. The majority of Americans throughout this
Firearms classes include four NRA courses: First Steps Pistol, Basic Pistol, Per-
time period consistently stated that they believed God created humanity within the last
sonal Protection Inside the Home and Personal Protection Outside the Home and three non-
6000 years. This belief is clearly not an impediment to scientific advancement.
NRA courses: Concealed Carry, Advance Pistol Shooter and Shotgun/Rifle Shooter.
It is absurd to believe that scientific advancement will be slowed by acknowledg-
The Trading Hut offers friendly service and custom gun smithing. They buy, sell or
ing that the order and beauty of creation testify to the recent creation by an intelligent, all-
trade; lay-aways are available and you can offer an item for sale on consignment.
powerful Designer. This understanding actually spurs scientific advancement by giving
a firm foundation for understanding that an orderly and intelligent designer assures an or-
derly, understandable creation. We have the privilege to learn how this creation operates.
On the other hand, believing that the universe is just a conglomeration of random
processes (such as mutations and the big bang) provides no assurance that anything has
purpose or meaning. Is it any surprise that since 1961/1962 (when the Bible and prayer
were removed from schools), America has fallen behind the rest of the world in Nobel
prizes and science literacy…while widespread moral/social problems, such as violence,
abortion, homosexuality, and personal/national debt (yes, this too is a moral problem),
have seen a rapid rise? Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. – Psalm 33:12
Based on, Inspired Evidence a book by Bruce Malone, 2011
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Inglis number for you to call when you need help from a law
Mayor's Report
There’s one new phone
enforcement officer – for “non emergency needs,” call 800-538-9767. If it’s an emergency,
call the same number you’ve always called: “9-1-1.”
The Town Water Board has had its first meeting and is off to a good start. Our
water utility is both a significant asset and a huge responsibility. What we do with it will go
a long way to determining our future. The Water Board is going to help us get there. Its du-
ties include reviewing water department operations, procedures, physical plant and finances
- they’ll be looking into everything from leaks, line breaks, meters & valves to rates & liens
to maintenance, improvement and future expansion of the system.
The Inglis Volunteer Fire Department is growing again – Chief McDonald and the rest of
the crew have been recruiting hard. We have 13 firefighters & medics now, all of whom are
trained to take care of us.
Left to right: Joe Gould, gun smith, and Tom and Terry Osborne, owners
You’ll see changes along CR 40 in the next year, thanks in large part to Commis-
Mrs. Shirley Shave Dye, 86 Formerly of Homosassa
sioner Ely, who’s been working on these issues for a few years now. In addition to the litter-
Mrs. Shirley Shave Dye age 86, of New Port Richey, formerly of Homosassa ing signs which have been posted (call the Sheriff if you see someone littering), the County
passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at HPH Hospice at Marliere Care Center. Mrs. will be repaving & striping CR 40 east to Dunnellon in 2013-2014.
Dye was born on April 27, 1927 in Fernandina Beach to the late Walter Leo and Ruth (Na-
Code Enforcement is an issue I believe we need to address. Do you know our
was homemaker and a member of the PEO and the
a
gael) Shave and was a Baptist. She
Ordinances call for the Town to have a code enforcement board? That, in the absence of a
precededher husband of 62 years Alfred M. Dye, Sr. Code Enforcement Board, our only option for code enforcement is to issue citations to ap-
in death by
Junior League. Shirley was
Survivorsaretheir AlfredM.and wife of Hamilton, Ohio, J. pear before a County Judge (which we haven’t been doing)? We can do better than that. At
sons: “Fred” Dye, Jr. his Patty
Roger Dye and his wife Lois of New Port Richey, Richard A. Dye of Tarpon Springs, grand- the October Commission Meeting, I’ll be asking the Commission to begin the process of
daughters: Kimberly Dye-Fitzpatrick, Christina Dye-Carden, Michele Carolyn Dye and 6 appointing a Code Enforcement Board. If you’d be interested in serving, let us know.
great grandchildren.
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Correction for town of Inglis
while driving in Citrus County on Sept. 27 is Melvin Wayne Hutcherson. Mr. Hutcherson 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
was incorrectly identified on page 4 of our October 2, 2013 issue. The crash occurred in the Phone: (352)town of InglisFax: (727) 362-4788 incorrect information regarding the new
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4500 block of North Citrus Ave. at Red Valley Court in Crystal River. Mr Hutcherson later Tom Russell, Publisher:and corrected the amount with the following statement: "The bud-
Email, budget figures last week thenewscaster1@gmail.com
expired at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center in Crystal River.
Email, Debbie for General with reserves is $ 1,515,841. R&B with reserves $148,588. Water with
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prise Fund we are still required to show it as part of our budget."
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