The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - May 7, 2008
"Music on the Grounds"
Community Events & Meetings
Features Folk Artist Tom Ellis
State Park Plans Wildlife Summer Camp Programs
-Visitors invited to camp to teach third-sixth graders about Florida's environment-
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and
HOMOSASSA-The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs
Rainbow Springs State Park continues it's
Wildlife State Park has announced the dates for its two week-long Wildlife Week in the Park
"Music on the Grounds" event on Saturday,
summer camp programs. Children entering third or fourth grade in the fall of 2008 are eligible
May 17 at 8:30 pm. This after hours event will
to apply for the June program and children entering the fifth or sixth grades in the fall 2008 are
showcase the talents of Tom Ellis, who drew
eligible for the July program. The camp programs are offered as a partnership between Homo-
Standing ovations and praise during the April
sassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and
open mic. session. After Tom's performance,
sponsored by Progress Energy.
another open mic. session will take place for
The June program is scheduled from June 16 through 21 and the July program will
those interested in playing a song or two or
run from July 21 through 26. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 1:00 p.m. Monday through
just jamming with each other. Coffee will be
Saturday. Each day of the week will feature a different animal, environmental subject and
provided free, just bring a cup, a chair, your
activity. Registration is $45.00 per child.
friend and neighbors while you listen to mu-
To request an application, contact Marla Chancey at the Homosassa Springs Wild-
sic and enjoy the beauty of Rainbow Springs,
life State Park at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1004. All applications must contain a short essay and
after dark, under the stars.
photocopies will not be accepted. Applications will be considered in the order they are re-
Plans for future "Music on the
ceived. Repeat campers may apply but will be put on a waiting list and contacted if camp does
Grounds", hosted by other entertainers, on
not fill up with new inquiries by the deadline dates. Due to limited space, we recommend
the third Saturday of the month throughout
completing your application prior to the deadline as classes fill quickly.
the year have been authorized. Admission to
Florida Folk Artist Tom Ellis will be hosting
SHINE for Seniors First and third Fridays of every month
this event is $2. For additional information,
the May Coffee House at Rainbow Springs
contact Rainbow Springs State Park at (352)
CRYSTAL RIVER-- A trained volunteer from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of El-
State Park.
465-8555.
ders) will be on site at Seven Rivers Regional on the first and third Friday of each month from
9 am to 12 pm to help Medicare recipients understand and resolve Medicare billing problems,
Entrants ready for 2008 Taste of Inverness
appeal denial of claims, choose Medigap, Advantage and Long-Term Care insurance and
A touch of color and a flair of jazz will highlight the 2008 Taste of Inverness on
Medicaid entitlements from the State. No appointment necessary, service provided on a walk-
Saturday, May 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Inverness Government Center.
in basis, based on order of arrival.
Eight artists, a jazz trio and 10 city restaurants will assemble for the fundraiser behind
Please use the ambulatory surgery entrance, sign in at the registration desk, and wait
city hall, 212 W. Main Street, to benefit the Covenant Children's Home. The faith-based
in the lobby to meet with the Shine representative. By using the ambulatory surgery entrance,
shelter is for children who have been orphaned, neglected, abused or abandoned.
the amount of walking required is minimized. FREE
Proceeds raised from sponsorships and ticket sales will go towards the shelter and Citrus
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County Rotaract, the non-profit organization assisting the City with the event.
For those with an artistic appetite, the Taste of Inverness features an art exhibit with
tions or even identify a person who has died. And, just in case an emergency contact can't be
eight local artists offering a unique spin. The event will serve as an unveiling of sorts with
reached, you can store more than one number under "ICE" in your cell phone and list them ICE
each artist creating a piece playing off the event's theme, "A Night with the Stars."
1, ICE 2, and so on, meaning to contact first, contact second, etc.
The Rick Dahlinger Trio will provide the musical entertainment for the evening, perform-
ICE is the brainchild of British paramedic Bob Brotchie, who said the idea came to him
ing on the main stage from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. They will play a blend of jazz and swing music to
from reflecting on difficulties he's had in obtaining information about patients. He said the
close out the night in upbeat style. Rick Dahlinger will play the piano and will be accompanied
vast majority of people do not carry emergency contact or next-of-kin information with them,
by Tom Carlucci on drums and bass player John Pulice.
but the vast majority of people do carry cell phones.
A collection of items will be available as part of a silent auction, including spa
Before storing an emergency name and phone number under ICE in your cell phone,
packages, luggage sets, a bicycle and gift certificates to participating restaurants.
you should first speak with your emergency contact(s), so he/she is aware that they he/she is
Tickets are still available for the Taste of Inverness. General admission tickets are $20 and VIP
your emergency contact. This person should be able to confirm your date of birth, your name,
tickets are $30. VIP tickets include wine tasting, a piano bar, and appetizers. Call 726-2611 ext.
your address (preferably), and (hopefully) your allergies, blood type and medical history.
1309 for more information. Wine is being provided by PRP Wines International, and a variety
Then, emergency workers can get the information to the hospital, while you're en route there,
of reds and whites along with a dessert wine will be available for VIP ticket holders to try.
in order to expedite treatment. Ideally, the next-of-kin contact would meet emergency person-
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nel at the hospital.
Even if you do carry a cell phone with you, you should carry an "In Case of Emer-
gency" card in your wallet that contains important information, such as your name, address,
100 pounds of total marijuana plant weight.
emergency phone contact, insurance information, allergies, medical conditions; if you have
Arrested were the primary suspect Naldo Aquino, 36, of Homosassa, along with
pins, rods or implants placed in your body, or if you wear contact lenses, for example.
Yoan Garcia, 32, of Inverness, and Robert Thompson, 25, of Archer, Fla. They were taken into
custody without incident.
A.B.A.
Aquino is charged with trafficking in marijuana and possession with intent to sell.
His bond was set at $105,000.
Garcia is charged with manufacturing or cultivating a controlled substance, with a
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bond of $5,000. Thompson is charged with possession with intent to sell. His bond was set at
$5,000. Statewide, Operation D-Day statistics include a total of 152 grow houses shut down,
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