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There are an overwhelming number of archeological confirmations of the

Bible's accuracy. Here are just a few:

We already know what `new' educational programs don't work. Reading works.

· Crucifixion of Jesus: In the gospels, Jesus is nailed on a cross. Critics have

Reading is a basic and fundamental skill necessary for all academics. Why should you read

questioned if nails were really used - as opposed to tying the victim to the cross. Re-

to your child (or have them read to you)? It helps to develop essential communication skills

cently, an excavation revealed a crucified victim. The 24-28 year old man was found in

and a closer relationship. The skills of comprehension, vocabulary, focus, concentration,

a tomb near Jerusalem with a 7 ½ inch long nail through his feet. His crucifixion was

memory, and imagination to create those finely-tuned brains doesn't happen overnight. It

dated at A.D. 42 (Jesus was crucified about A.D. 30). Furthermore, the calf bones were

starts at home and it starts with us. Here's another bonus: prizes and a class trophy. If you

brutally fractured, clearly from a single blow. The gospel of John states, "The soldiers,

have a Yankeetown School student, and you are not aware of the `RED HOT MINUTES

therefore, came and broke the legs of the first man who had been crucified with Jesus

READING CHALLENGE', ask them about it. The main requirement is for the student to

and then those of the other. But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already

read to or with an adult (or older sibling) for 20 minutes each night, and it is signed off on.

dead, they did not break his legs". Normally the Romans left the crucified person un-

The student takes their tally sheet to school the next day and it adds to the class total. The

disturbed to die slowly of asphyxiation. However, Jewish tradition required burial on

Kindergartners (Ms. Yaws) are currently in First Place (over 59 thousand minutes) with the

the day of execution. Therefore, the executioner would break the legs in order to hasten

Third grade A (Ms. Valentine) in Second place and the Fourth grade (Ms. Carson) in Third

place. The last possible day to get your minutes in is May 27th. Get reading!

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· The Census: We now know a Roman Census took place every 14 years be-

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ginning with Augustus. In Luke, Joseph and Mary had to go to Bethlehem for a census.

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· Pontius Pilate: Pilate was identified in the Bible as governor of Judea at the

Flags are being sold to generate funds to help maintain The Old Homosassa Vet-

time of Christ's crucifixion. Archeologists dug up the site of ancient Caesarea and

eran's Monument located on Yulee Drive (across from Homosassa Elementary school) in

found this inscription, "Pontius Pilate, the Prefect of Judea, has dedicated to the people

of Caesarea a temple in honor of Tiberius."

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Levy County Burglaries on the Rise

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Levy County and surrounding counties have been experiencing a trend in day- Websites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarch

evil. Proverbs 1:33 (NKJV)

time burglaries. Homes in our rural areas are being forced intoand ransacked by unknown

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suspect(s). The burglars are taking guns, jewelry and cash as well as other valuables.

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

These burglaries began in mid-January and are continuing. Levy County has ex-

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perienced eight of these incidents in several different areas of the county. Burglaries with

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similarities are also being reported in surrounding counties including Citrus. In addition,

Citrus County is investigating a homicide that was discovered on Friday at 6662 W. Candier

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Ct., Dunnellon. The Citrus County Sheriff's Office found this homicide scene has similari-

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ties to the burglaries that have occurred in Levy County.

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The Sheriff's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) considers these burglaries top

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priority and is asking for our citizens to remain vigilant. The Sheriff's CID is working

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closely with these other agencies as they develop and follow up on all leads.

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Sheriff McCallum urges our public to lock their doors, turn on alarms and report

suspicious activities immediately to 9-1-1. Sheriff McCallum says, "Any suspicious activ-

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ity observed by the citizens we protect, if reported immediately, could help solve these

cases. If you see something that just doesn't seem right, call 9-1-1." Try to gather as much 

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information as possible such as the make, model, tag number and color of any vehicles seen

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and descriptions of any people to include what they are wearing. LCSO recommends that

citizens avoid any potential confrontation with suspicious  

 persons.

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If you have any information regarding these   can 

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and could be eligible for a reward by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477.

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was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, traveling south on N. Turkey Oak Dr.,

and Ms. Figieri was driving a 1997 Ford Explorer that a  traveling plorer was pushed backward, and the utility trailer it was pulling struck the left rear corner

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north on N. Turkey Oak Dr. Mr. Penolia, the driver

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