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Bird Songs Tell Us Who Composed the Tunes

Re: Reply to Bill Monteverde

I see I am in Mr. Monteverde's doghouse, a strange place to be when, prior to April

2014, we got along fine.

If you listen closely, you will real-

Mr. Monteverde claims I "manage the Town through a family friend, the Mayor"

ize that birds are extremely skillful musicians.

(Mr. Monteverde, Mr. White & their minions have been beating that drum since April). He

When birds sing, you can hear melody, harmo-

doesn't tell you he met me in 2012 or early 2013 through Glenda Kirkland (who had yet to

ny, and rhythm. Many birds sing in "absolute

be elected to anything), or that she introduced me as a "family friend who is an attorney"

pitch", that is, if they sing a song in G major

(yes, he has it backwards - the Mayor isn't a friend of my family, I am a friend of hers). Mr.

today, the same song will be sung in EXACTLY

Monteverde knew all this when I was nominated as interim Town Attorney and as Town

the G major pitch all other days. There is also

Attorney. He said nothing then; now it's worthy of mention . . . I wonder why.

evidence that birds can transpose songs from

The idea that anyone who doesn't have a vote on the Commission "manages" the

one key to another. Male blackbirds have been

Town is laughable. It's the kind of claim people make when the votes aren't going their

observed to sing in matched counter-singing, i.e. each blackbird takes turns singing a

way - the people who run things are the ones with the votes (the Commissioners), and Mr.

tune back to other birds. Some birds even sing a variation on a theme. When human

Monteverde and his minions know it, but they'd rather rile people up with rumor & innu-

musicians attempt a matching counter-singing, it requires planning, talent, practice, and

endo than debate ideas.

What happened in April 2014? The Town Commission - not me, not the Mayor

Some birds sing duets; the African robin performs its duet antiphonally (where

- rejected Mr. White's attempt to take control of Commission meetings. Mr. Monteverde

2 birds sing alternate notes in a song). To execute this type of duet requires split second

supported Mr. White's scheme - heck, it was probably his idea. The scheme failed because

timing! When you hear a bird singing, notice that the songs contain consonsant inter-

[1] I told the Commission [a] Mr. White was wrong on the Charter (the President isn't the

vals, which produce a pleasant sound, rather than dissonant intervals. Hermit thrushes

presiding officer for all Commission meetings), [b] they could remove a President (there

have been found to sing the pentatonic scales. Other birds can sing two notes at the

is no specified "term of office" for the President), [c] they control the gavel (read Section

same time because of the position of their voice boxes.

2-32 of the Town Code), [d] the April 24th special meeting was legally called (the Mayor

Both Mozart and Beethoven recognized birds' musical abilities and borrowed

can call a special meeting on her own authority - read Article III, Section 4 of the Charter),

bird songs as inspiration for their music. Bird songs show evidence of structure and

and, finally, [2] a majority of the Commissioners no longer wanted Mr. White as the Com-

Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Crystal River, Homo

beauty. If evolution was true and songs evolved by accident or chance, then at least

half the songs shouldPHONE: irritating, and nonsensical.Fax: 1-727-362-4788

be grating, (352) 489-4588

We do not hear that! The

Before I "crossed" Mr. Monteverde, he had no complaints with me or my work;

emailknown as the "Dawn Chorus" - welcoming in a

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worldwide morning song of birds is

now he wants a copy of every invoice I ever submitted, my fees are too high, etc. That's

Proof for 8-27-14 thru Sept 24,14

new day. When we hear beautiful music, we know it has been composed and that there

fine - dealing with vendettas is part of the job. At least this one (unlike other Monteverde

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must be a composer. Bird songs are beautiful take time to listen to what Jesus, the

vendettas) isn't costing the Town money because I'm not billing the Town for this reply.

Greatest Composer of all, has composed for our pleasure.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446 Brad Bettin, Inglis Attorney

Let everything that hath breath praise the LORD. - Psalm 150:6

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mail, Tom Future of Mobile Homes in Inglis

Re: Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com

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

ail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com paper dated Sept. 17, 2014,

I am quite upset about your article in the yesterday

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From Inglis Town Hall

Kesterson's motion at the Sept. 2 meeting changing the future of mobile homes in Inglis

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is a classic example of misfeasance! According to Webster's dictionary misfeasance is: the

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wrongful and injurious exercise of lawful authority. By going along with this VERY anti-

The Town Commission met Friday night and voted to issue a request for proposals

American idea, I believe the mayor is also guilty of misfeasance! When they were elected

for the exclusive garbage collection franchise for the Town of Inglis. While the path we

in office, I dare say, NO ONE was voting to give them such powers to have them remove

took may have had a detour or two along the way, it was the right thing for the Town.

their homes because in their opinions they are too old. Who do they think they are? to make

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such a life altering, profound financial decision for us? I will be starting a recall campaign!

tiple franchises and letting The People choose who to hire is a good idea in theory, we'd

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When all was said and done, the Commission decided the fair thing to do, the right

thing to do, was to level the playing field by advertising for proposals - that way, the contrac-

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to replace the pre-existing sign on US 19. After considerable delay from too many issues to possible offer for the contract for the town.

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completed, the Chamber will hold a ribbon-citing ceremony.

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