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as the season begins to thaw out from winter. Boating is a big part of Spring break celebra-

tions. And wearing a life jacket while having fun on the water makes good sense. Today?s

life jackets are technologically advanced, making them more comfortable and less restric-

Of the boating fatalities that occurred in 2009, 67 percent of the victims drowned.

Of that group, 84 percent were not wearing a life jacket. Knowing how to swim is one of

the most common reasons given for not wearing a life jacket and gives boaters a false of

security. Often the victim has a serious injury or is knocked unconscious and cannot swim.

Other factors that can affect swimming ability include cold water immersion, heavy cloths

and alcohol consumption. Be sure to check local and state laws that regulate rivers, lakes and

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The U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps participated in the Boat Parade in Crystal River on Saturday

May 22nd. They were invited by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It was to promote wearing life

jackets and boat safety. The parade consisted of other law enforcement agencies that partici-

 aed  “WearIt”    part  this great you 

pt in the   promotion. The cadets enjoyed being  of  event. If 

are groupget information by at

interested in this youth  you can  more  contacting Todd Dunn

aton the second weekend ofthe 

352-212-5473. We meet  the Coast Guard Station  month. Next

meeting is June 12th and 13th. Brown,SN SR Goodpaster, and LTJG Dunn.

Pictured: PO2   Dixon,

crab season 

Stone closed

The seasonand sale of stonecrab

for all harvest, possession   claws in Florida closed

on May 16. This closure occurs each year to help protect and sustain Florida’s valuable

stone crab resource. Stone crab season will reopen on Oct. 15.

Stone crab claws may be possessed and sold during the closed season only if they

have been placed in inventory prior to May 16 by a licensed wholesale or retail dealer. Stone

crab traps must be removed from the water within five days after the close of the stone crab

season unless a special extension is granted.

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

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A regatta of boats makes way to the sea via Crystal River on Saturday. The parade was orga-

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nized to promote the “Wear It” life preserver campaign to support of the Coast Guard and

Coast Guard Auxiliary’s National Safe Boating Week, May 22-29. Newscaster Photo/Mike Moore

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PRIME CORNER COMMERICAL lot in

with over 250 ft on Hwy 19 offers many uses

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Yankeetown General Store

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6611 Hwy. 40W • Yankeetown • (352)447-2532

42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600

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