PAGE 10 - May 21, 2008
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Accidents Drown the Fun Out of Boating
By Newscaster Correspondent Mike Moore
Memorial Day Service
From the time you went to bed last evening until the time you finish reading this
Gilley-Long-Osteen VFW Post 8698 Inglis, Florida will be conducting Memorial
sentence, statistically, at least one person will have died while boating. In 2007, six hundred
Day Services at Cedars of Lebanon Memorial Day ceremonies will begin at time 12 NOON
eighty-eight people lost their lives on the water; an activity that most regard as highly
on Monday May 26, 2008 at . VFW Ladies Auxiliary, & Men's Auxiliary , residents and
enjoyable. Losing a friend or loved one while engaged in recreational boating cannot possi-
friends are encouraged to attend to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. After the
bly be enjoyable. Safe boating can keep the recreation in recreational boating!
ceremonies the Post 8698 will have Free Hamburgers & Hot Dogs to all VFW
National Safe Boating Week, May 17- 23, 2008, is the United States Coast Guard and
Members. Prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary. Please call 447-3495 for more information.
Coast Guard Auxiliary's public education drive corresponding to the spring surge in boating
50% Off End of Season Sale
activity. This year, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotillas along our coastline are hosting safe boat-
ing public education, public boat ramp safe-vessel examinations, and educational displays;
The Yankeetown Inglis Woman's Club Thrift Shop is having their `End of the Sea-
look for them this week while you're out for some fishing or fun on the water; the Coast Guard
son Sale'All items in the Thrift Shop are 50% off from May 20th to May 30th. Location: #5
and Auxiliary want you to be safe while boating!
56th Street, Yankeetown, FL Entrance on Side of Building Open Tues & Friday 10am ­ 1pm
The facts are undeniable and the 2007 statistics sobering. Top causes for all acci-
Wed 12 noon ­ 3pm. For more information call 352-447-2057.
dents revealed by 2007 statistics remain fairly consistent with previous years. Operator
Shine Volunteers at Library
inattention, careless/reckless operation, passenger/skier behavior, excessive speed, and al-
The SHINE volunteers are at Knotts Yankeetown Library the 2nd Wednesday every
cohol use rank as the top five contributing factors. Alcohol use is the leading contributing
month, 10 AM - noon, or later if people are still there, to help Medicare beneficiaries and their
factor in fatal boating accidents; it was listed as the leading factor in 21% of the deaths. Where
families with any and all Medicare and associated Medicaid issues. We also advise low-
instruction data was submitted, three fourths of the deaths occurred on boats where the
income seniors on ways to try to get help paying premiums. There is no charge and no
operator had not received boating safety instruction. Over two-thirds of those killed in
appointment is necessary. Our next session will be June 11th, 10 -12.
boating accidents drowned, and of those, 90 percent were not wearing life jackets.
Memorial Day Celebration
Source: United States Coast Guard; Boating Statistics 2007
Monday May 26th at the AmVets William Crow Post 447, Risher Ave. Inglis. All
Only one safe boating week per year in Florida? Not by a long shot! Florida weather
members welcome to free hotdogs & hamburgers. Non members & Public Welcome $3
makes it one of the nation's most boating-active states. The west coast of Florida has the
Donation. Come join the fun from 11-5:30 pm. For more information call 447-4473.
most Coast Guard Auxiliary members than anywhere else in the country. Florida west coast
Free BP checks, literature, blood sugar testing & monitors
Auxiliary members dedicate themselves to minimizing the awful reality of the statistics cited
above; the dedication to public service is year round. When you see the Auxiliary on the
The American College of Emergency Physicians' 35th-annual EMS Week celebra-
water patrolling with the familiar orange and white signs or see a group of Auxiliary members
tion will be held, May 18-24, to honor the everyday heroes, the first responders who work in
performing vessel safety checks, stop and ask them about their unyielding support of the
emergency services. During this week, Levy County EMS is inviting the public to stop by
Coast Guard in their mission to saves lives through public education. Please, wear your life
any of the 5 medical stations in the county to meet the workers who serve the communities,
jacket!
May 18-24, from 10:00 am until 6:00 p.m. While there, you can ask questions, get your blood
To find out where the Auxiliary will be in your area, for more information about
pressure checked, and pick up literature on health issues, such as heart attacks or strokes.
NSBW, or to schedule a free safe vessel examination, click the "Division 15 Flotilla Finder" at:
EMS Station Location: INGLIS - U.S. Hwy. 19 at the old FHP station, 1/2 mile north
http://www.a07015.uscgaux.info/Flotilla.htm or call Division 15 Public Affairs Officer Mike
of Hwy. C-40-A (west side of the highway).
Moore at 352-586-1254. Happy (and safe) Boating in 2008, we're counting on it!
Inglis Waterfront Park
Wings of Freedom Golf Tourney
The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum (WOFAM), formerly the Yankee Air Force, is
holding its annual golf tournament on Sat., May 31 at Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Course,
The Inglis planning commission Meeting
located 3 miles west of C.R. 494 on S.R. 200. The tournament, a modified scramble format, will
start at 8:00 a.m. Registration, with coffee and doughnuts, starts at 7:15 a.m. The entry fee is
Thursday May 22 at 7p.m.
$55 per person, which will include lunch, the use of a golf cart, and the opportunity to win
many prizes, including $100 cash, a plane ride and others too numerous to mention. You can
will be discussing a waterfront park.
line up your own foursome or be paired with others. For entry form and additional informa-
tion, call Bud Headike at (352) 873-8002 or Jim Miller at (352) 854-4947. WOFAM is a non-
If you want a park come to the meeting
profit organization dedicated to preserving military history and brings events to the Dunnel-
lon airport the public can enjoy.
to show your support
EL Ranchito
Paid announcement Paid for and approved by William Lake
Buddy & Fred's II
Mexican Restaurant
The Best Mexican Cuisine South of the Border!
46 Hwy 19 - Inglis (Food Ranch Plaza)
(352) 447-2611 Tues-Fri. 10-5 Sat. 9-2 Closed Sun/Mon.
445 N.E. 1st Terrace, Crystal River
BBQ Grills - Smokers - Elect. Grills
Open 7 Days
Crystal Terrace Shopping Center
Yes, we have
Lunch & Dinner
North of Big Lots & East of Post Office
Beer & Wine!
Served
Bring This Ad - Coupon
25% Off Any Garden Deco Item
Monday-Thursday: 11am-2pm & 5-9pm Friday: 11am-2pm & 5-10pm
Saturday: Open All Day-Noon-10pm  Sunday: Open All Day-Noon-9pm
(10% on Already Reduced Items)
Expires 5/31/08
Dine-In or Take-Out
352-795-5251
River Retreat Spa
New Bass Club
15 Acres of Off-Leash areas
Citrus County Bass Masters
Small & Large Dog Areas
Men's & Women's' Hair Hair Color & Foils Nails
Filtered Ponds - Training
50
Facials Massage  Acupuncture
Looking for Boaters
Monthly, Annual, Daily Rates
Permanent Makeup
6 Ft. Chain link fencing
Mary Kay, Biolage, Crew & Redken Products
Free Outdoor Rinse Area
Harold Beasley
352-447-2505
Open 7 days a week
Tournament Director
www.barkcentraldoglpark.com Group & Private Training
Call for Information
Gym & Tanning Packages Available
6301 E. Turner Camp Rd. 352-341-2275
(352) 447-3174
Lic. # MM19077
Inverness, FL. 34450  fax: 352-341-2862
6015 Hwy 40 West, Yankeetown, FL.