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Man Held Without Bond  - Continued from page 1
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High contrast means newer, fresher, and better; or so it seems.
name given in the report). "John" told the informant that another person would be used in the
As we grind toward the pinnacle of our electoral process, this illusion that change is good is
commission of the crime that he would meet at a later date. At the meeting, Pinero described
all the rage; the message bombarded by the bold advertising of the candidates is ubiquitous:
the residence and property he was targeting for the home invasion robbery and explained that
if things are to be good, things need to change from the dismal way things are now. High
two dogs were contained within a fence that enclosed the property. He said that large sum of
contrast (and high budget advertising) at it's best.
money was contained in a large safe in one of the bedrooms. "John" explained that another
Change is good. It is the basis (if you believe is such things) of continued survival on this
person would drive Pinero and the informant to the residence to carry out the robbery.
planet. If we consider a society akin to a road, a new layer of asphalt and brand new paint
The robbery plan was discussed by "John" and Pinero, the report stated. The pur-
makes things better, if not only to look at, if not to drive as well. The current flurry of political
ported plan was for "John" to enter the residence, alone, and bind the hands of the the two
advertising doesn't need to sell to me; I'm already convinced we need a change of govern-
intended victims. The robbers would be armed with handguns. The informant and the man the
ment; and not just a change of people, rather, a change of ideology.
informant had not yet met were to enter the resdience and attempt to gain entry into the safe.
As I'm driving, I'm also looking at the clusters of local political signs; each one advertising
If "John" was unable to obtain the safe's combination from the victims, the safe would be
and proclaiming a candidate for local elections later in the year. In fact, it isn't just a cluster of
removed from the residence and taken to another location. Pinero said that he would not enter
signs, it's a stampede of signs, but that's another matter. I'm reminded of our current cluster of
the property or approach the victims, as he was known to both of them, and he did not want
office holders and reminded of the need for change as bad locally as we need it nationally. The
to be identified.
political roads in Citrus County need resurfacing.
Pinero said that the potential victims owned a business that was in close proximity to
I hope we can collectively look beyond the status quo and mirror the high contrast of nature's
the location of his employment. Pinero said that he would park his pickup truck - with a large
beauty of newness and renewal in our approach to making our society a better place. The new
enclosed trailer - at a nearby location and wait for the others as they fled the residence. He
growth of trees and grass are neither liberal nor conservative, they just are what they are.
planned to enclose the fleeing vehicle completely in the trailer and take it away from the
Smooth new pavement and bright sparkling paint is neither Republican nor Democrat, it just
residence without being seen.
is what it is.
With information gleaned from the informant, detectives located the residence and
Citrus County after a 30-minute rain is just beautiful. The contrast is a wonder and no illusion.
business of the potential victims and made contact with them. The victims stated that they
If we are to be washed clean with new leadership next year, let's hope we are washed with a
both knew Pinero; that he'd visited their home on two occasions and would have knowledge
hurricane strength storm and a deluge of renewal and change for the better; it's a matter of
of the interior of their home. Detectives were also able to contact the suspect named "John."
survival, after all.
On July 4th, Pinero was placed under arrest. He told detectives he would speak with one of the
Motorcycle Crash - Continued from page 1
detectives. The report stated that Pinero made "several incriminating statements."
Detectives are not expecting to make additional arrests in the case "as the other
The motorcycle struck the right side of the utility trailer, causing the driver, 19-year-
suspects have been cooperative and will only make the case against Pinero stronger," the
old Michael A. Musto of Inverness, and the passenger, 16-year-old Amber Dye of Inverness
report stated.
to be ejected from the motorcycle. Musto and Dye were transported to Citrus Memorial
INGLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT RECENT ARRESTS
Hospital. Ms. Dye expired within an hour of the crash, and Mr. Musto expired from his injuries
on July 7. The driver of the pickup truck was 39-year-old Ricky A. Payne, and his passenger
July 5th, 2008 - Tyler Q. Armstrong, Inglis - Battery/Domestic Violence
was 45-year-old Lincoln T. Hannon, both of Hernando. The report stated that neither Payne or
July 6th, 2008 - Jean M. Meadows, Inglis - Child Neglect
Hannon received injuries in the crash and both were wearing seatbelts. Alcohol test results
July 6th, 2008 - Christopher A. Crooms, Inglis - Battery/Domestic Violence
are pending on both drivers.
July 7th, 2008 - Jeffrey D. Horton, Inglis - Battery/Domestic Violence
TARMAC AMERICA: INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF LEVY COUNTY
King Road Mine: Designed to protect water and wetlands
The proposed King Road Mine goes a long way
mining will have little noticeable effect on nearby
toward helping Levy County make economic
well levels, about 2 inches on average. On a sea-
progress by attracting clean new industry. Tarmac
sonal basis, local wells fluctuate as much as 72
America, which plans to invest millions in starting a
inches ­ 6 feet ­ between wet and dry periods.
limerock mine and in hiring local workers, is a com-
MONITORING FOR QUALITY
pany with a reputation for being a good corporate
Tarmac also has conducted extensive testing to
citizen and a steward of the environment.
determine whether mining could affect water
Safeguarding water resources is at the heart of
quality, including salt water intrusion to nearby
Tarmac's plan for King Road. The plan includes
wells. There is no indication that it will.
preserving wetlands, using minimum supplies by
Test wells have been constructed to a depth of
recycling water, maintaining water levels by mining
370 feet -- 250 feet deeper than any mining
in phases, and ensuring water quality with rigorous
lakes and 140 feet deeper than the deepest
monitoring.
public water supply well in the area -- and
PRESERVING WETLANDS
encountered nothing but fresh water.
The proposed mine site includes 800 acres that
Neither the water quality nor water quantity of the
will be preserved as wetlands, 1,300 acres for
nearby wells will be affected by the proposed mining.
buffers, roads, and a processing plant, and 2,700
Once mining gets under way, Tarmac America
consider a "self-supplied" operation. About 22 million
acres for mining.
will continuously monitor water quality and water levels as
gallons of freshwater would circulate from a quarry-side lake
Additionally, Tarmac will preserve lands within 4,600 acres
required by local, regional, state and federal regulations to
to a processing center and then back to the lake ­ in much the
adjacent to the mine at its western boundary, next to the
ensure that the mining will not adversely impact the water
same way a swimming pool filtering system works. Tarmac is
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park.
resources in the area.
requesting a general water use permit for 120,000 gallons per
From water quality to water supplies, Tarmac America
RECYCLING WATER
day, which is the estimated amount of water that is contained
is committed to protecting the environment and being a
The King Road Mine is what water district managers
in the limerock that leaves the site.
good neighbor.
MAINTAINING WATER LEVELS
120,000
GPD of
The mine plan is designed to maintain current water levels
new water
Washing/Sorting
needed
Plant
on the property. How it works: Mining is done in blocks, even-
tually creating rows of small lakes. As mining ends on one
block, other blocks are filled in to create hydrologic barriers ­
Recirculated water to
wash/sort rock
Drain off
a key step in keeping the water level balanced.
To learn more about King Road Mine,
KEY GPD = Gallons Per Day
please visit us at www.kingroadmine.com
Extensive studies show the volume of water used during