The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 11 - June 16, 2010
Letter to the Editor:
Editorial - Opinion - Commentary
Re:One Nation Under God
Abraham Lincoln’s “A house divided against itself cannot stand” applys to Ameri-
ca today as never before.
From Yankeetown Town Hall
God of Our Fathers
Adam’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden for sin (expressed command by God
A Guest Commentary by Yankeetown Councilman Larry Feldhusen
not to eat the forbidden fruit) was the beginning of choices of man between good and evil.
When the weather goes beyond pleasantly warm to downright hot it’s a reminder
Some call this light and dark. I call it God and Satan.
that Hurricane Season is upon us once again. Long-time residents may take it in stride, but
Abraham’s decision to have a child, Ishmael, by a bond woman Hagar, was a dark
shouldn’t get complacent. If you haven’t taken time yet to prepare, now is the time to do
decision. He carried this decision into action deliberately because he did not believe God’s
so – not when the first hurricane is bearing down on us.
promise to give him a son by his aged wife Sarah.
The 2010 Hurricane Season All Hands Briefing last week at the Levy Co. Emer-
In Genesis 16:1 l, l2 The Angel of the Lord told Hagar, she would have a son and
gency Operations Center provided a reminder of some essential steps to take in preparation.
his name would be Ishmael. He would be a wild man; his hand would be against every man
Make your own list of “must have” items in case of an emergency. Check your
and every man’s hand would be against him. God would make him a great nation.
supplies, replace batteries and use food stocks on a rotating basis. Excellent suggestions
Some say this “great nation” is Islam, the religious faith of Muslims. Muhammad
for preparedness are available online at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/; click on “Be Prepared”
declared himself the only prophet of Allah about 610 A.D. and began the religion of Islam,
under “Hurricane Awareness.”
many many years after Ishmael.
Emergency generators have become increasingly popular. While they are a tre-
Several years later, Sarah gave birth to Isaac.
mendous convenience in keeping appliances running during storm-related power outages,
In Genesis 21:2, 9, ll, l2, 18- paraphrased. God told Abraham to take his only son
they need to be operated with extreme caution. Know the power requirements of appliances
Isaac to a place He would show him and Abraham should offer him there for a burnt of-
and equipment you are using and don’t exceed the output rating of the generator. Plug ap-
fering. Abraham built an alter, laid it with wood, bound Isaac and laid him on the alter. An
pliances into the generator using heavy duty, outdoor rated cords with a wire gauge adequate
Angel of the Lord told Abraham not to lay a hand on Isaac or do anything to him. The Angel
for the appliance load. If connecting into the house wiring is necessary on a temporary
said, He knew that Abraham feared God sine he did not withhold his only son from Him.
basis, homes should have a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. A transfer
The struggle continued as God made light out of the dark that crucified Jesus on
switch prevents “backfeeding” – inadvertently energizing the electric utility system. Feed-
the cross almost 2000 years ago. Light was that He took our sins with Him. He gave us life
ing power back into the utility system poses a serious threat to line and tree crews working
everlasting if we confess that He is the Christ, the Son of the living God. He arose from the
to restore power who may not know they are working with an energized line.
tomb on the third day. He was Immanuel, God with us.
Special Needs -- If you or someone you know requires any type of assistance during
America is a patchwork of immigrants from all the world that has blended to-
an emergency situation, please fill out a special need form for the Levy County Depart-
gether race, color, culture, and religions to make a warm and supporting quilt. Not only has
ment of Emergency Management. You can do this online at http://www.levydisaster.com/
America survived this mix for over 200 years, she has prospered greatly. America has been
SpecialNeedsForm.aspx or you can call (352)-486-5213 and they will mail one to you. It is
the primary voice for freedom all over the world.
important to provide this information so that Emergency Management can aid all those with
No other Nation has liberated so many others with the lives of America’s sons and
specialized needs in an efficient manner during an emergency.
daughters to guarantee their freedom from oppression as well as our own.
Make sure you have a re-entry sticker if you want to be able to return to your home
No other Nation has shared the huge amounts of money to rebuild countries that
promptly after an evacuation. Contact Yankeetown Town Hall at 352-447-2511.
started the wars, aided economies and given relief to the needy.
If you need additional information please feel free to call me at Yankeetown Town Hall
God has blessed America as no other nation because all these attributes come from
or call Commissioner Marsha Drew who attended the meeting also. Have a great week!
a deep and sincere love of Him.
Larry Feldhusen, Town Council - Yankeetown
America is onthe threshold of losing our freedom an individualism guaranteed in
Letter of Thanks
our constitution by the founding fathers.
A long overdue thanks to you and your excellent newspaper. Yours is a great ser-
Many in our society have lost the concept that they are accountable and responsible
vice to the community. You give not only the news of the Nature Coast, which is not given
for their actions and well being. Freedom and dignity are lost when we allow anyone includ-
anywhere else, but we know what’s on sale at the Food Ranch and community news and
ing government to provide the necessities (food, housing, clothes, ideas, opinions, beliefs-
events. You list free whatever is helpful to the wildlife, people and their pets and whatever
sounds like slavery) that we should take pride in gaining for ourselves.
will benefit anyone else. Newspaper people stand on the front line and are very seldom
The “elite” of government and media have decided that we Americans should join
thanked. You are probably appreciated by many but they just forget to tell you. You are
the rest of the world and let “them” take care of us. They forget that Arnerica’s government
Betty Berger, Inglis
remembered today by a grateful reader.
is “for and of the people”.
By the way, that attitude has worked out real good for the rest of the world hasn’t
Happy Fathers Day Sunday to all the fathers of this world who have the opportunity to
it? Do not pat yourself on the back prematurely. We are headed down that same slippery
shape the lives of the children who hold our future. The same to all those not fathers but
slope if we do not turn this country around sooner rather than later.
fathers to others children, or sons of fathers. Enjoy the day and reflect on your families and
In my opinion, this idiocy has spilled over into our small town of Inglis. The “elite”
our founding fathers who set up our constitution and government to allow us the freedoms
of Inglis, town commissioners, mayor, and lawyer have decided that the people of the town
we have always enjoyed living in the USA. Happy 235 birthday Monday to our US Army.
are either too ignorant or simply not important enough to be considered or have their voices
Sally Price, Inglis
heard. By the way, how many Inglis commission meetings did you attend in the last year?
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Inglis are to remain free, we must stop playing the word game and call a spade a spade.
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Abraham Lincoln was right "A house divided against itself cannot stand." A town
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have been doing has not worked. Let’s try the straight forward approach, truth and right, the
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American way. One Nation under Gods!
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