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PAGE 11 - September 21, 2016

Searching For The Truth

Editorial - Opinion - Commentary

Another Scientific Evidence

Letter to the Editor:

Re: Hurricane Hero

Evolutionists Like to Ignore

Yeah, some of us had it rough; some REAL rough. I drove to the local VFW on

Friday and there was our Jim Bowen, in intense pain from a pre existing condition, working

like a demon to get the place open for the evening. He succeeded at great personal, physical

Visitors to the southwestern United States

and emotional expense. Thanks Jimbo for being a part of our community. I don't know how

are often awed by the imposing yucca plant. At its

we'd get by without you.

base is a rosette of stiff, sword-shaped leaves with a

Fred Schirmer, Inglis

tall stem containing clusters of white, waxy flowers.

The yucca plant can only be pollinated by one insect,

Cedar Key receiving law enforcement

the yucca moth, because the nectar glands can only

be reached by the proboscis (sucking mouth part)

aid from other counties

of this moth. Likewise, the yucca moth requires the

yucca plant for its reproducive cycle and for food.

When the moth visits the yucca flower, it

According to the Levy County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), the City of Cedar Key

collects pollen and carries the tiny pollen balls from

made a request through the Florida Sheriff's Association Mutual Aid agreements for help

plant to plant. After the female lays her four to five eggs in the yucca flower's ovary,

with law enforcement aid to the town. If you have noticed deputies from Charlotte, Manatee

she deposits her pollen ball on the tip of the flower's pistil, thus pollinating the yucca

and Seminole counties, this is why.

flower. The seeds then start developing at the same time the moth larvae develop.

Various law enforcement agencies from around the state have agreements to supply

The seeds are the only source of food for the larvae. These seeds were made pos-

additional resources in times of need, such as natural disasters, and that is how this much

sible only by the pollen the female moth had earlier deposited. The larvae eat about

needed assistance was obtained. The LCSO asks the public to please be patient with these

half of the 200 seeds produced. The yucca plant could not survive without the yucca

deputies who volunteered for an assignment to help our area in our time of need, as they are

moth, and the yucca moth could not survive without the yucca plant.

in an unfamiliar location, and away from their families. They are there to ensure the safety

If evolution is true, which came first? Both the yucca plant and the yucca

of your property until the area is better secured.

moth had to be fully functioning from the beginning for this complex symbiotic

relationship. God displays creativity in what He has made because He wants His

existence apparent to all.

I will teach you about the power of God. - Job 27:11a

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

Presented by Bob Allen, Biologist-Paid Advertisement

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ManAlliance Dairy owners contacted LCSO afterof Cattle Feed

Arrested for Theft discovering approximately $18,000

of cattle feed and other feed products had been stolen over a period of months. Dairy owners

suspected James Jones (45), an employee of 6 months, was responsible for the theft after

conducting an internal inquiry.

LCSO investigators conducted surveillance on Saturday night September 10 and

into the early morning hours of September 11. Investigators observed Jones operating a

front end loader as he dumped several loads of feed into his waiting truck and trailer. Jones

was stopped by deputies after he left the property. Investigators discovered the high quality

cattle feed in Jones' trailer covered by a tarp.

Investigators obtained a statement from Jones who confessed to investigators he

Sheriff Dawsy's final Beat the Sheriff 5K race

had taken at least three loads of cattle feed from the Alliance Dairy without permission. He

Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy ran his final ,and the 20th-annual, Beat the

was arrested and booked into the Levy County Detention Facility for three counts of Grand

Sheriff 5K Race' in downtown Inverness last Sat., Sept. 17. Dawsy, who has run the race

Theft. His bond has been set at $30,000.00.

every year since he became sheriff 20 years ago, will retire in January. Dawsy enjoyed his

Beware of scam artists doing home repairs

final run, surrounded by family and friends, cheering on race participants. The race has

always been a fundraiser for a worthy cause, and for the past several years, the money has

Lee Alexander, Senior Affairs Coordinator with the Citrus County Sheriff's Of-

gone to Jessie's Place, Citrus County's Child Advocacy Center, of which Dawsy was board

fice, cautions citizens to be wary when contracting work to be done, as storms bring not

president until earlier this year.

just property damage, but scammers, as well. The recovery work from Hurricane Hermine's

April Royal, the widow of Phil Royal, a retired deputy Captain with the Citrus

damage is bringing unfamiliar companies to the area to aid in the efforts. Many companies

County Sheriff's Office and candidate for Citrus County Sheriff in the upcoming November

are reputable, but some do not have good intentions.

General Election, announced at the race that the Beat the Sheriff Race' name will be retired

Alexander mentioned a recent case where a resident signed what was believed to

after this year's race, but the race will continue as the Phil Royal Legacy for Royal Run'

be an estimate for roof work. However, when the Senior Affairs office reviewed the docu-

and in the same time frame as in past years, which is fitting, because her husband would

ment, it read (at the top) "This is an Assignment of Benefits Contract," not an estimate, as

have celebrated his 48th birthday on Sept. 19. Royal announced that the race proceeds will

the resident believed. So, please be certain that you've carefully read an entire document

continue to benefit Jessie's Place, next year. Phil Royal ran in every Beat the Sheriff Race

before you sign it. If you don't understand the document, don't sign it.

until his death on July 18 while participating in the Key Center's annual fundraising race,

For more information call the CCSO'S Senior Affairs office at 352-249-9139 or

Run for the Money,' on July 18 of this year. Photo courtesy CCSO.

the Citrus County Builder's Association at 352-746-9028.

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