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New Manatee Division

Searching For The Truth

League Cadet Earns Honors as a new

What About Finger & Toe-nails?

Manatee Division has a new League Cadet, Nathaniel Jansen as well

Instructor, Jason Jansen, both of Crystal River, FL.

League Cadets are a branch of the Naval Sea Cadet Corps available for interested

youngsters, ages 10-13. The Corps began in 1958 and was establish by the Navy League of

We all know that fingernails and toenails are there to pro-

the United States at the request of the U.S. Navy with a mission to instill honor, courage and

tect our fingers and toes;

commitment through hands on nautical training and naval customs.

they act like little tiny hard-

Cadets are allowed to wear Navy uniforms and gain rank as they train and learn

hats. But why do finger-

new skills. They earn ribbons for outstanding performance in trainings, marksmanship,

good grades and community service among others.

nails, when torn or nibbled,

Nate has quickly made great strides in the four months since joining Manatee Divi-

tear across the nail instead

sion in Yankeetown, FL. The eleven year old has taken his first exam to earn his next rank

of down towards the nail

and in June he attended the required nine day League Cadet Orientation at Middle Florida

bed? Scientists have found

Baptist Assembly in Branford. At the training, the cadets learned how to march, which in-

that it actually takes twice

signia go with which rank, completed physical training requirements as well as leadership.

At graduation, LC1 Jansen was excited to hear his name called by the Commanding Officer

the energy to cut nails

as earning the Honor Cadet citation for his excellent military bearing and for being squared

lengthwise as compared to

away.

crosswise. Nails are made

The leaguer also encouraged his dad to join Manatee Division as an Instructor.

of 3 layers of keratin. The

Jason, a former marine who is currently a nurse, has also quickly proved to be a great addi-

top and bottom layers are found to have randomly arranged fibers

tion to the unit. His military experience brings new insight for the cadets to learn from and

his leadership skills and medical knowledge have already come in handy. He has provided

of keratin; this gives the nail its strength. The middle layer holds

classroom training on drug awareness and self-confidence.

the key to the nail tearing crosswise; the keratin fibers run parallel

Lieutenant Junior Grade Scott Arnold, commanding officer of Manatee Division says, "I

to the base of the nail.

am proud of LC1 Jansen representing our unit in a distinguished fashion and it is clear

that the cadets respect and look up to Instructor Jansen. We are happy to have them as our

Can you imagine if our nails could easily tear lengthwise

shipmates."

Manatee Division meets monthly at Coast Guard Station Yankeetown and learns

down to the nail bed? We would be in agony most of our lives

about Naval Service. The Sea Cadet and League Cadet Corps is a youth organization for

from the pain. God, in His wisdom, takes care of even the small-

Americans from 10-18 years old. For more information, call the Commanding Officer

est details of our lives: the way a fingernail tears. So, the next

LTJG Arnold at 813-493-3305 or visit them online at www.manateediv.org.

time you snag a fingernail, thank God that it tears across the nail

instead of lengthwise.

"You gave me life and showed me kindness."- Job 10:12 (NIV)

Based on, Inspired Evidence a book by Bruce Malone, 2011

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When Voting Rights mistake. Denied LSD with the

are He obtained some

In 1991 at age 21, Adam made a serious

intent to sell. He served 10 months in a federal prison plus 5 years probation. Twenty-six

years later Adam, at age 47, had a wife and children and a Ph.D. in psychology and had

become a role model for his sons and a respected member of the community.Yet he couldn't

vote. Florida is one of only 3 states that has a very long waiting period and a difficult pro-

cess to restore nonviolent ex-felon's voting rights. Often, the goal is too far a reach and the

person has no choice but to give up. He remains a victim of taxation without representa-

tion with no voice in the community. When a teenager disobeys his parents, he is bound to

be punished. But does the parent punish him for the rest of his life? Research shows that

nonviolent ex-felons who have had their voting rights restored, have more self-esteem and

LC1 Jansen and LTJG Arnold presenting Instructor Jansen with his official ID card.

become actively involved in civic matters, leading to a more productive life. The community

benefits.

Goliath grouper workshop, Aug. 8, Crystal River

There is an effort in Florida to change this archaic law. A petition calling for an

amendment to the Florida Constitution on the 2018 ballot, reinstating nonviolent ex-felon's

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a go-

rights, is now being distributed in Florida..Please consider signing a petition. Over 700,000

liath grouper public workshop in Crystal River on Tuesday, August 8, 5:00-8:00 pm, at the

are needed. Please note: This amendment would not include those who have committed

Plantation on Crystal River, located at 9301 W. Fort Island Trail.

murder, rape or child abuse. If you are interested in learning more, please come to the

By way of 15 workshops across the state, the FWC will gather input on goliath

LWVCC meeting on September 12, at 10:15 AM at the Coastal Region Library,8619 W.

grouper management, including the possibility of a limited harvest in Florida state waters.

Crystal St., 34428. Everyone is welcome to attend.For more info please call 352-382-0032.

If you cannot attend an in-person meeting, you can submit comments online by

visiting: MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.

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