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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
VA Clinic Enrollment
Levy County Toursim Development Council
LECANTO, FL-- The Lecanto Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpa-
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will meet as follows: What:
tient Clinic (CBOC) continues to accept enrollments for VA health care for eligible Veter-
Regular Bi-monthly meeting When: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. Where:
ans. Visit the Lecanto CBOC Monday ­ Friday between 8:00 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m.(2804 West
620 N Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, FL (U.S. Alt. 27) (Levy County Road Dept. Office
Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461). While not required, you may bring your DD
Building) Meeting is open to the public.
214 for verification of military service.
Need Help Understanding Medicare and with Your Medicare Costs?
The Lecanto CBOC offers several outpatient services to include Primary Care and
Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs? Can't afford
Mental Health. For more information on enrollment and eligibility, contact Peggy Morris
to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new
at 352-746-8004.
to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
Veterans Advisory Board Meeting Reset for January
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
The Citrus County Veterans Service Office has announced there was no meet-  provides you with free, unbiased and confidential information. For assistance, please call
ing of the Citrus County Veterans Advisory Board for the month of December. The next the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us
meeting of the Citrus County Veterans Advisory Board will be held on January 14, 2016 at: Wed, Jan 13th 10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Public Library (Yankeetown) All Citrus
at 3:30 PM in the Citrus County Resource Center Training Room, located at 2804 W Marc Co sites By Appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr
Knighton Court in Lecanto.
Metro Crime Prevention to Hold Workshop at Peace Lutheran
Activities at Inglis AmVets
You are invited to this workshop scheduled to be held at Peace Lutheran Church
William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone (The Church on the Hill), 7201 US 41 S., 5 miles north of Dunnellon, on Saturday, January
352-447-4473. Open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with 16 at 10:00 A.M. This workshop is provided as a service for the community and there is no
daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on sale, charge. Take an active stand against crime by attending this free workshop.
daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing, held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. SIGNED-IN
Thrift Shop Re-Opens
GUESTS ARE WELCOME. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings and Darts
The Second to None Thrift Shoppe, behind the Woman's Club on 56th Street,
at 7:30 pm. On THIRSTY THURSDAYS, we hold our Weekly Drawing at 5:00 pm - win-
Yankeetown re-opens January 5th with lots of bargains. All remaining Christmas items are
ner takes 80%; must be present and signed-in to win - and on Thursday, Jan. 7 (first Thurs-
50% off and summer clothing is 50 cents each piece. Watch for details on a special event
day), we hold our Sons' Meeting at 5:00 pm, followed by our Riders' Meeting at 6:00 pm.
Saturday, January 30th.
On RED SHIRT FRIDAYS, wear a red shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our
The Thrift Shop is open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-2pm and Thursday evenings
Food Bank, and your second drink is free, then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me the Money."
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5pm-7pm before Bingo. Donations arrive daily, so stop by often to check out the new items
SATURDAY, Jan. 9, enjoy Cajun Food; play Double-Bonus "Show Me the Money" at 6:00
and don't forget the "Man's Cave" stocked full of stuff only a man could love.Remember,
pm. On SUNDAYS, breakfast is served 9:00-11:00 am; enjoy Karaoke with "Debbie G,"
if you have clothing, shoes, belts or purses that are too beat-up for resale, put them in a
3:00-7:00 pm (Jan. 10); and at 6:15 pm, we hold our Weekly Queen of Heart DRAWING
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bag marked RECYCLE and drop them off. These items are sent to other countries and the
- approaching $9,000! On MADNESS MONDAYS, we have a Bowling Tournament at
Se Woman's Club receives a small payment per pound.
6:00 pm! On TACO-TUESDAY-BINGO - Tacos and Drink Special, Marguerita's for only rving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa
New Year's Day vehicle/home fire,
$1.50, all day, then play Bingo at 5:00 pm; the Powerball is approaching $900!
Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446
Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788
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in fire, including most of the attic area. A search of the residence showed no occupants in-
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side. The interior of the residence was attacked aggressively to bring the fire under control.
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extinguishment. The fire was under control at 10:00 am. The fire was ruled suspicious and
turned over to the State Fire Marshal's Office for further investigation. The vehicle was a
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total loss, estimated at $5,000. The structure and contents suffered significant damage, with
a loss estimate of $21,198.
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