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A study by researchers

38 children die each year as a result of heatstroke after being left in a closed vehicle. Since

1998, 66 child heatstroke deaths have occurred in Florida, after being left unattended in a

vehicle, more than any other state. As we're getting well into summer, and the heat is on the

rise, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is reminding

everyone to leave no child - or animal - unattended in a vehicle.

This year, there have been two reported cases in Florida of children dying of heat-

stroke after being left in cars. Don't be distracted when leaving your vehicle, and take a

second look in the back seat to ensure that a child is not left behind. Getting into a car that

has been sitting in the sun on a hot summer day in Florida can be unbearable. The inside of a

vehicle can heat up by 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, and cracking a window open does little

to keep the vehicle cool.

A child s body temperature can rise three to five times faster than an adult s, and

heatstroke in a closed vehicle can occur when the temperature is as low as 57 degrees out-

side. Florida law makes it a criminal offense to leave a child under the age of 6 unattended

Tips for preventing heatstroke deaths in vehicles: NEVER leave any child unat-

tended in a vehicle. Put something in the back seat that you will need at your final destina-

tion, like a purse, briefcase, cell phone or a shoe - to remind you to look in the back seat. If

you see a child unattended in a vehicle, call 911. After checking to make sure your vehicle

is empty, always lock it and teach children not to play in vehicles. Pets are also susceptible

to heatstroke if left unattended in a closed vehicle.

1966 found the Homosassa River a great getaway and the Yardarm Restaurant, bait shop and

motel was a one stop for everything one could need for a relaxing time. The famed seafood

restaurant was upstairs and the bait and tackle shop was downstairs. The great fishing at-

48 Hwy. 19 S. at Hickory Island

tracted visitors to this early part of the Nature Coast. Bruce Norris, owner of Norris Cattle

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Company, had purchased the attraction, this complex, built the Crow's Nest Restaurant at the

mouth of the river and most of the land around Homosassa was bought as part of his plan for

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

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a major development. A lot of changes have taken place in the almost half century since this

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

OPEN FRIDAY & SAT. AT 5:00 AM CLOSED AT 11 PM

place was discovered.

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vestigation is closed. Mr. Hodges was a former State Representative, Parole Commissioner

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and Cedar Key Mayor and Commissioner.

Hodges is survived by a wife, Annette, two sons, Eugene Randolph (Randy) Jr.

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(Debbie), of Crystal River and Michael (Anna) of Cedar Key, a daughter Gina Hodges

Tovine (Bill) of Clermont, stepdaughter Jamie Naff, adopted son, Bobby Tramell, of Cedar

Key, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his

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MONDAY - Pulled Pork BBQ or Fresh Fried Mullet - $9.99

parents, Mildred and William Randolph Hodges. Services were held July 10, in Chiefland,

TUESDAY- FriedShrimp orShrimp - $9.99

        Scampi  

at 10 a.m. at Cedar Key United Methodist Church.

Hickory Island Lighthouse Lounge

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WEDNE DA-ClamStrips-     

  S  Y       $9.99

 THURSDAY- Spaghetti&Meatballs$7.99

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Summer Hours: Open 1pm-Mon-Thurs. 11am Fri-Sun.

FRIDAY - Fish Fry - $9.99

4 Kinds of $1 drafts daily...

SATURDAY - Fried Shrimp or Scampi - $9.99

Monday--Buzztime Trivia

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E R Y T SUNDAY - Beef Tips over Rice or R D E R - $9.99& Wings - $11.99

H I N G M A D E T O O Noodles

Tuesday Buzztime Poker and Dart Tournament

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Wednesday Shuffleboard Tournament and Free Pool

222-Breakfast Special

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Friday--Open Jukebox Sunday-- Free Pool

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2 eggs/2 pancakes & 2 sausage links

Karaoke every Sat. 7-11pm

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Taking reservations for motel rooms

or bacon for $2.22 5 am. to 8 am.

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for scallop season

Call (352)447-2520 - Inglis

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