5th Grade Drive-Thru Celebration Celebrating Our 50th Year .... Page 8-9 Voice Of South Marion June 4, 2020 Volume 50, Issue 37 • 1 Section USPS No. 787-320 Published Weekly - Read Daily Since 1969 www.thevosm.net. 25 Cents Summer Programs For Students The Summer Feeding Program takes over June 8-July 30, Monday- Thursday, from 10:30AM-12PM with curbside service at 23 schools plus com- munity-based sites along with bus service to popular “Grab & Go” delivery sites. Marion County public schools also has several programs scheduled for June and July for students in need of improv- ing their skills. Summer School for third grade in- cludes “Camp X-STREAM from June 15-July 9. This by-invitation-only ex- perience provides students opportunities to build literacy skills through science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Classes include live virtual experiences, specialized reading materials, various supplies, and teacher feedback. Summer Enrichment for any ele- mentary student comes in the form of on- line learning this year. Themed “Adven- ture Awaits,” students and their families will embark on a new online adventure each week, June 15-July 9, including the exploration of outer space, diving deep into the world’s oceans, telling stories The True Unsung Heroes with castles and dragons, and experienc- The Summer Feeding Program at Belleview Elementary will begin on Monday, June 8th and will continue through July 30th. Lunch ing the great outdoors. These online op- will be provided in the car line Monday through Friday, 10:30 until 12:00 p.m. These unsung heroes have served over 400 meals portunities include activities for grades each day since March 24th, the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Check the Marion County Public School website for additional K-2 and 3-5 students with downloadable summer feeding sites. (Photo by Shannon Love) options for families to utilize at home. Materials packets will be available at each school while supplies last. For Euan Hunter Named Finalist For Florida Teacher Of The Year more information, “look for the book” Euan Hunter, an IB Chemistry teach- line Zoom meetings hosted by Chancellor at www.marionschools.net and click it er at Vanguard High School and Marion Jacob Oliva and Deputy Chancellor Dr. to reach the “Community Reads” web- County’s current Teacher of the year, is a Paul Burns with the Florida Department site. School libraries will offer virtual finalist for Florida’s 2021 Teacher of the of Education. services for elementary grades Monday- Year. Named Marion County’s 2020 Teacher Thursday with weekly themes supporting He was one of five finalists surprised of the Year in January, Hunter donated the elementary summer enrichment pro- with the announcement today during on- the cash equivalent of a new car lease he gram. Summer ESY (Extended School Year) for students with special needs runs June 15-July 9 by invitation only and in- cludes options at Hillcrest, Maplewood and Marion Oaks Elementary Schools. won to the Public Education Foundation Online credit recovery programs of Marion County, which sponsors the for middle/high school students run June Golden Apple teacher competition. These 15-July 23. funds are paying for science equipment All high school graduations will take for all students to use at the Silver River place in school football stadiums and ten- Museum, where Hunter regularly takes tatively follow this schedule and stipula- his students on field trips. tions: Hunter joined Marion County Public June 12 – MTI at Booster Stadium Schools in 2015 and holds a Bachelor of June 15 – Vanguard at Booster Stadium Science degree from the University of June 16 – Forest at Mikey Kelly Sta- Edinburgh. He earned Post-Graduate Cer- dium tification in Chemistry and Science from June 17 – Lake Weir at Lake Weir the University of Cumbria and received a master’s in Leadership and Manage- Stadium ment from the University of Strathclyde June 18 – North Marion at Stan Toole in Scotland. Memorial Stadium 5th Grade Graduation/Drive-Thru Celebration An avid grant writer, Hunter has se- June 19 – West Port at Ken Vianello Last week, Belleview Elementary held their very first “Drive-Thru” 5th grade gradu- cured over $100,000 in grants to not only Stadium ation celebration in the car line at the school. Pictured from left to right are fifth grade teachers Mrs. Fenstamaker, Mrs. Ferrell, and Mrs. Karr wishing their students a final benefit his students and classrooms but June 20 – Belleview at Brent Hall Field those throughout the district. June 22 – Dunnellon at Richard Ken- farewell before they move onto to middle school. This unprecedented 2019/2020 school year held many exciting changes for the students and staff and this drive-thru style cel- FLDOE typically names the teacher nedy Stadium of the year in July out of nearly 200,000 All graduations start at 9AM. ebration was a great way to add a personal touch during these trying times. (Photo by Shannon Love) teachers state-wide. Inside This Letters & Opinions..... Page 2 Police Report..... Page 7 Classified..... Page 12 Week’s Voice Around The Area ..... Page 4, 5, 6 Church ... Page 10, 11 Public Notices..... Page 12,14,15 VOICE OF SOUTH MARION, June 4, 2020, Page 2 Letters & Opinions Amendment 1 - “Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press ... or the right of the people to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” The content in the letters and opinions is not necessarily the opinion of The Voice of South Marion Opinions That world is comprised only of oppressors and vic- Dear Citizens of Belleview, Peace, Safety, tims. More news at 10:00. I hope everyone remains well through these Every group identifies as victims. There are no op- difficult times! I’m happy to say that most of Life, And Liberty pressor groups except in the imaginations of identity our local businesses are now up and running, And because lawlessness is increased, most people’s groups. Who will slay the giants who are oppressing and I hope that things are improving for both love will grow cold.” America is not divided; we are identity groups? The government? Shouldn’t the gov- business owners and their employees! The city splintered into a thousand little pieces. Love has grown ernment be equally humane toward all identity groups facilities are almost back to normal, and we are cold. Hatred is literally raging in the streets. and giants? continuing to work with those who have expe- The formula for destroying a nation from within Rome began as a representative republic before she rienced economic difficulties. If you are having is the same as it’s always became a worldwide empire. History is cyclical. Need- been. Ridicule God. Ex- problems paying your utility bill, please call less to say, the republic of America is going through 352-245-7021 to request a payment plan. We alt education. Transform another downside cycle, and powers-that-be aren’t are not charging late fees or shutting anyone off governing into humanitari- wasting the latest crises, but are forging an empire that anism. Control the press. will brutally enforce peace. See Pax Romana. for non-payment at this time. Divide identity groups with While leaders of China, Iran, Russia, and the rest Construction at the new community center crises. Restore order via to- of the world mock America during our times of unrest, continues to move forward. Not only will we talitarian fiat. would Americans dare to exchange our republican rep- have a new community center, but we will have The majority of Amer- resentative form of government for a totalitarian cen- a brand new parking lot, picnic tables, and a ica’s founders expressed a tralized government that brutally enforces peace? Many half basketball court near the splash park! The Daniel L. Gardner reverence for God in their in America have been calling for this transformation city is also moving forward with the improve- writings and speeches, and for decades. ments around Lake Lillian, including replacing they infused that reverence into our founding docu- Americans are standing at the crossroads: peace and all electrical cabinets, replacing all electrical ments. Today Americans largely ridicule God, not only safety on the left; life and liberty on the right. In a as being no longer essential, but as no longer existing, components for the Christmas lights, installing fallen world, liberty for all is a messy thing. event pedestals along Lake Lillian Circle, in- separation of church and state and all that stuff. With all her faults, America is still blessed with stalling decorative lighting along Lake Lillian During the turbulent 1960s, the LEFT took over one truth that unites many though not most of us. The academia particularly the social sciences and history. brotherhood of Christ unites all true believers regard- Circle, and consolidating and paving the walk- Science was exalted as the ultimate authority and ar- less of race or politics. Jesus commanded us to love one ing trail around the lake. Although it sometimes biter of truth. He who writes history controls the past, another as He has loved us. Love covers a multitude seems like a slow process, the improvements to and he who controls science controls the present of sins. our city are moving along at a steady pace! We have been taught that universal humanitarian- While the world is raging around us, let those of us In other business news, St. Theresa Catholic ism will usher in an age of peace and equality. What who trust in the Holy One, the Prince of Peace, make Church, located on Highway 301, has applied is government’s role if not humanitarianism for ev- time to come together for peace with one another.