The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - November 16, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
Operation Christmas Child
In Inverness homes, businesses, schools, and churches, people are piling up shoe
boxes…filled not with shoes, but toys, school supplies and necessity items, lovingly selected
Recommended Holiday Mailing Dates for APO/FPO Destinations
for a child in need. Thousands of Inverness kids are participating in Operation Christmas
In anticipation of a busy holiday shipping season, the United States Postal Ser-
Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, to make a statement to needy chil-
vice is announcing recommended holiday mailing dates and a discounted, flat rate price
dren worldwide: “You are not forgotten!”Anyone can participate in Operation Christmas
of $12.95 on packages sent to military service personnel worldwide. The price includes
Child right now. National Collection Week is Nov. 14-21. For more information on how to
a $2.00 per box discount on Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes for military mail being sent to
participate in Operation Christmas Child, or to find the nearest drop-off site, call (352)629-
APO/FPO (Air/Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office) destinations worldwide. In addition to
6079. National Collection Week is Nov. 14-21. For more information on how to participate
a lower cost per package, customers can be assured that shipping with the Postal Service
in Operation Christmas Child, or to find the nearest drop-off site, call (352)629-6079.
will provide reliable, trusted and secure delivery to military personnel stationed worldwide.
Gator-Seminole Rib Dinner
To ensure timely delivery of holiday wishes by Dec. 25th, cards and packages to
The Legacy League of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church located on US Hwy
military APO/FPO addresses overseas should be sent no later than the mailing dates listed
41 in Dunnellon will be hosting a Gator-Seminole Rib Dinner on Saturday, November 26.
below. The recommended last day to mail the most economical postage to overseas military
Dine in and watch the Florida-Florida State game on a big screen in Father Stegeman hall.
destinations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 12.
Serving starts at 11:30. Game starts at 1:00 p.m. Dinner includes ribs and sauce, cole slaw,
The Postal Service also offers free military care kits, designed specifically for mili-
baked bean and rolls. Desserts, funnel cakes and drinks are extra.  Tickets are a $15.00
tary families sending packages overseas. Each kit includes two “America Supports You”
donation and can be obtained by any Legacy League member or in the church office. Take
Our Pub
large Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, six
outs will be available.
Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.
The mailing kits can be ordered by requesting them at800-610-8734.
Levy County Tourist Development Meeting
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will have its bi-monthly meeting
Restaurant, Lounge
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 6 pm, At: Levy County Visitors Bureau,620 N. Hathaway
Ave., Bronson.The meeting is open to the public.
& Package Store
Squawk Box
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253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
is an advocate for solar and other types of renewable energy and has donated his time and
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
considerable knowledge to several projects and causes in our area to promote efforts for a
sustainable society. He has been a guest speaker many times at the University of Florida
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
discussing solar and biodiesel topics with graduate students and teachers there.
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
A significant accomplishment was his work with U.F. students to design, build and
recondition solar pre-heaters for biodiesel and water systems with solar panels that Davies
Everything Made to Order
donated to U.F. and are part of the University of Florida Energy Park and showcase. He
asked for no fees for his efforts.
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Earlier in his career Davies owned a biodiesel manufacturing company. He helped
students and a chemistry teacher at Oak Hall High School start up a biodiesel program there
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
turning used vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel. That was another project where Davies didn’t
ask for fees. Davies compensation for the most part in these endeavors has been the satisfac-
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
tion of educating the public, particularly students, to the viability and potential that exists in
solar and other forms of renewable energy.
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Stopping exploration and development of our own oil fields and coal mines is not
a sensible solution to our dilemma. But Tallahassee and Washington giving nothing but lip
Wings, Subs & Clubs
service to finding and funding alternatives only prolongs our dependence on fossil fuels.
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
If our grandchildren are to enjoy many of the same wonders of nature and life that
we were able to enjoy, it will be because of our ability to wean ourselves from finite energy
Subs after 4 pm
sources.
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
River Retreat Spa
Special Drinks Made to Order
6015 Highway 40 West
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
Cuts & Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
Masques • Peels • Facials • Permanent Make-Up
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Tanning & Exercise • Massage License MM19077
EXERCISE GYM
Buy 1 Month,
Bring a Friend FREE!
Watch Free Movies While You Exercise!
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
SALE
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
"Unique" Septic Chemicals
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Drains - Tank - Septic Field
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Powerful - Safe - Affordable
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!