THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 8 - June 25, 2014
Sea Cadets Train for "Incidences"
Parkview Lanes News
Pasco County resident Petty Officer First Class Cole Arnold recently attended his
Allen 270; David Leshane 733.  Handi-
HOLIDAY CLOSING:  Parkview Lanes
monthly sea cadet drill aboard the SS American Victory docked in downtown Tampa, FL.
cap (Adult): Bryan Craig 326,831; John
will be closed Sunday, June 29, through
The Manatee Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, of which Cole is a member,
Saltmarsh 274; Brian Carney 722. Scratch
Sunday, July 6, to observeIndependence
joined forces with the American Victory Division who drills on the ship regularly.
(Youth): Matt Allen 257,646; Andrew Allen
Day and for vacation. The normal schedule
The cadets from both units went through class room training on Watch Standing,
191; Greg Stein 495. Scratch (Adult): Bry-
will resume on Monday, July 7.
specifically for the vessel, taught by Captain Tom Ringate, responsible for ship security.
an Craig 290,723; Brian Carney 257,722.
PARKVIEW NOTAPS: Everyone is wel-
This training is valid for one year and allows cadets to volunteer for events on the ship.
WEDNESDAY 7-9-8 NOTAP TOURNEY:
come at the summer weekly NoTap tour-
Captain Ringate explained the sort of things the cadets should consider, such as "every
Ives Chavez 839; Herb Sherrill 823; Rich
neys - no commitment, just show up and
space has two escape routes", deciding how to communicate before an incident occurs and
Beaudry 781.
have fun. Check in for the Tuesday and
that it is mandatory to carry a flashlight.
WEDNESDAY  SUMMER
Wednesday tourneys by 12:30, and the 7-9-
He gave recent examples of incidents involving heart attack victims, small chil-
SCRATCH: Tim Lawrence 279,761; Mark
8 NoTap games begin at 12:50. The $10
dren and even him to make this class feel "real" to the cadets. Anything can happen at any
Smith 278; Wes Foley 716; Mark Smith
cost includes $3 prize money. The Friday
time and they must be prepared if they are on watch and understand they are not immune
708; Stephanie Flory 247,661; Dorine
night check-in is by 6:30, and the 9-pin No-
to being the "victim".
Fugere 246,588.
Tap begins at 6:50. The $11 cost includes
After a sack lunch on the fan tail, it was time to put what the cadets had learned
WOMEN'S SUMMER TRIO: Handi-
$3 prized money, and there is an optional
into practice with some drills.
cap: Diane Mauck 238; Betty Chapman
300 game pot.
As Leading Petty Officer, PO1 Arnold led his unit of approximately 25 cadets
232,648; Trina Paliwoda 672; Gen Mancino
League and Tourney scores for the week
through a series of four "incidences" developed by the Captain. The cadets took turns act-
648. Scratch: Diane Mauck 197; Peggy
ending June 22, 2014:
ing as the "Person In Charge", "Patrol Investigators" and "Gangway Watch".
Murdock 186,498; Gerry Gurnett 485.
MONDAY SUMMER SPECIAL: Handi-
The first drill was a man overboard. Cole's team was first on the scene and he
HOLDER HOTSHOTS:  Handicap:
cap: Wes Foley 280; Mark Smith 278,740;
learned how hard it is to accurately throw a life preserver. During Ringate's de-brief he
Rich Williams 297; Frank Papa 271; Rod
Jeremy Colegrove 772; Michele Shir-
asked the cadets to think about what they would have done if it was a child overboard with
Dyer 708; Shorty Williams 701; Pat Combs
ley 249; Debbie Smith 246,653; Beverly
hysterical parents.
269; Ellen Bowman 261,731; Clara My-
Tidwell 651. Scratch: Wes Foley 280,700;
During the second exercise, there was a fire on the ship and the cadet "burned" his hand
ers 699. Scratch: Rich Williams 289,649;
Mark 278,740; Michele Shirley 214,540;
opening the door to the room, becoming a victim himself.
Chuck Hindbaugh 224,579; Ellen Bowman
Myla Wexler 202,513.
The severe weather drill made the units aware that not only are watch standers
189,515; Pat Combs 182,422.
TUESDAY  7-9-8  NOTAP  TOUR-
concerned about the visitors on board the ship, but also those visitors and tourist on the
BOWLERS OF THE WEEK: Trina
NEY: Jerry Ness 763; Allan Gobbi 664;
dock that may be unfamiliar with Florida weather. Cole used a bull horn to alert the public
Paliwoda, 72 pins over her average, Ted
Shorty Williams 594.
milling around near the vessel that they should get inside and take cover.
Maylsz, 137 pins over his average, andBry-
YOUNG & RESTLESS:
Handicap
"I learned that you have to use your resources and that just because you are in
an Craig, 153 pins over his average.
(Youth): Ted Malysz 276,788; Andrew
Museum Exhibit  - Continued from page 4
charge, doesn't mean you can do everything. You have to know who to call or how to find
the answer quickly." the sixteen year old noted. He said that you "have to know how to
present your authority so people will respond to you."
significant finds are a 10,000 year old Suwannee projectile point from the Paleoindian pe-
This experience, while specific to the SS American Victory, can be applied by the
riod, two wood paddles/oars (about 2,500 years old), a wood cypress fin effigy, an intact
Petty Officer and his shipmates in many other situations they may face whether at drill, at
Pasco Plain bowl (AD 100­1500), a Spanish majolica plate (1600s), and Chattachoochee
school or at home. Manatee Division meets at Station Yankeetown and learns about Naval
brushed pottery pieces (1700s).
Service. The Sea Cadet Corps is a youth organization for Americans 11-17 years old. For
Some of the artifacts from more recent times include soda and pharmacy bottles
more information, call the Commanding Officer LT Todd Dunn at 352-212-5473.
that are 150 years old! Amazingly, divers even brought up a very rare Ford battery sign from
the 1930s. CNN reporter Tom Watkins described it this way: "The Springs cleanup yielded
a cornucopia of history."
The exhibit includes artifacts (rare and one of a kind), maps, photos, interpre-
tive panels, and interactive areas, including a net-making table for children and a "Test
Yourself" quiz game for all ages. With the precarious state of Florida s springs and aquifer
today, and the increasing threat of saltwater encroachment along the coasts, the exhibit is
especially timely.
Inglis Water Advisory Board
The Town of Inglis is in need of volunteers to serve on the Inglis
Water Advisory Board. This five member board serves in an advisory
capacity. The objective of the Water Board is to make recommenda-
tions regarding matters relating to the development , use and man-
agement of water resources within the Town of Inglis. This respon-
sibility may include , but not limited to, establishing rate structure,
service availability, fees, water supply, water conservation, sewer
and Storm Water management. The Town is in need of persons in-
terested in the welfare of the Town. Please do your part to ensure
the future of your town. You can make a difference by volunteering
to serve on this board. Inquiries may be made by contacting the
Captain Tom Ringate and PO1 Arnold debriefing after the man overboard exercise. Photos and
Inglis Town Hall at 352 447-2203.
story by Katasha Cornwell.
352-228-7470
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