PAGE 10 - December 16, 2015
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
VA Clinic Enrollment
Thrift Shop December Specials
LECANTO, FL-- The Lecanto Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpa-
The Thrift Shop, located behind the Woman's Club on 56th Street, Yankeetown
tient Clinic (CBOC) continues to accept enrollments for VA health care for eligible Veter-
announces December specials; summer clothes, $1.00 each piece; December 15th-23rd all
ans. Visit the Lecanto CBOC Monday ­ Friday between 8:00 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m.(2804 West
items in the shop are half price (some exclusions apply) and the extremely popular "Stuff
Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461). While not required, you may bring your DD
a bag with clothing for $3.00 each" will be Saturday, December 19th. The Thrift Shop is a
214 for verification of military service.
great place to finish up your Christmas shopping. Remember donations arrive daily, so stop
The Lecanto CBOC offers several outpatient services to include Primary Care and
by often to see what's new. Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 2pm and Thursday
Mental Health. For more information on enrollment and eligibility, contact Peggy Morris
evenings from 5pm to 7pm before Bingo.Come by to finish your Christmas shopping, stay
at 352-746-8004.
to play Bingo at 7pm and grab a bite from Thursday Kitchen.
Veterans Advisory Board Meeting Cancelled for December
A new program at the Thrift Shop. If you have clothing, shoes, belts or purses that are
The Citrus County Veterans Service Office has announced there will not be a too beat-up for resale, put them in a bag marked RECYCLEand drop them off. These items
meeting of the Citrus County Veterans Advisory Board for the month of December. The  are sent to other countries and the Woman's Club receives a small payment per pound.
next meeting of the Citrus County Veterans Advisory Board will be held on January 14,
2016 at 3:30 PM in the Citrus County Resource Center Training Room, located at 2804 W  Levy County Toursim Development Council
The Levy County Tourist Development Council will meet as follows:  What:
Marc Knighton Court in Lecanto.
Regular Bi-monthly meeting When: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. Where:
Am. Legion Poker Run
620 N Hathaway Avenue, Bronson, FL (U.S. Alt. 27) (Levy County Road Dept. Office
The American Legion Riders Chapter #237 6th Annual Poker Run will be held  Building) Meeting is open to the public.
Saturday, January 30, 2016, with the ride starting and ending at American Legion Post  FDOT to plant wildflowers on hwy 19 in Inglis
237, 6726 N. Lecanto Hwy. in Beverly Hills. A $15 entry fee includes a poker hand, prize
On Dec. 16 beginning at around 9 am, Florida Department of Transportation
ticket and meal, with proceeds from the event again benefiting Hospice of Citrus County.  crews will begin planting wildflowers on the median of Hwy 19 in Inglis, on both sides of
New Year's Eve at American Legion
the intersection with Hwy 40. The planting for this year will be multicolored phlox, which
Come celebrate the new year at American Legion Post 155 on Gulf-to-Lake Hwy.
should be in full bloom in late spring and early summer. WAR (Withlacoochee Aquatic
in Crystal River. The doors open at 5pm on Thursday, December 31, 2015 with entertain-
Restoration, Inc.) Director Ursula Schwuttke and WAR member Dave Huffman have been
ment by Debi G from 5 to 9pm, in the smoke-free dining hall. Tickets are available at a cost
coordinating with FDOT in Chiefland to make this planting possible, beginning with an in
of $15 per person and include a prime rib dinner at 6pm followed by a champagne toast.
person meeting last summer.
Advance purchase is recommended as seating is limited. Tickets are available in the Post


Yankeetown Community Church Christmas Cantata
Lounge. For further information, call Gabriella Danielson, Commander at 352-795-6526.
The Yankeetown Community Church Choir will present The Promised Hope,
Christmas Cantata on Sunday December 20, 6:00 PM., at the Yankeetown Community
Activities at the Inglis VFW
Hometown News for the Nature Coast
UPCOMING MONTHLY MEETINGS: VFW Auxiliary, Dec. 16 (3rd Wed.)  Church in Yankeetown. The Church is located on Highway 40 West, about 2 miles west of
Serving Inglis, and VFW Post 8698, Dec. 16 (3rd Wed.) at 6:30 pm. VFW REGULAR  Inglis traffic light. It will be a blessing.
at 5:00 pm; Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa
ACTIVITIES: ddress: 5093 -BowlingTournament,7:00pm until...? *TUESDAYS-
A *MONDAYS S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446
Friday December 18th at 6 pm. the community Church choir will be at the Crystal
DartTournament,7:00pm until...?OnTUESDAY, Dec. 29, We're holding our New Year's  River mall, presenting a Christmas contata, The Promised Hope. Our gift to you all.
Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788
Eve Dance, 8:00-12:00 pm, with the live music of "Chrome" - no cover charge and all wel-  Activities at Inglis AmVets
come; comebsitesthe New Year with us! *FRIDAYS - Queen of Hearts Draw at 6:00 pm,
We ring in : TheNewscaster.com · NewscasterArchives.com
WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings, all day; Karaoke with Dennis
On
Day y.News Hearts Archiv will om · on Dec. 26) followed by Karaoke  at 4:00 pm,Dartspm. On 


(ChristmasistorQueen ofcasterDrawinges.cbe held TheHealthcaster.com
and
at 7:30
THIRSTY THURSDAYS, we hold a 80/20 Drawing
H
7:00-11:00 pm. *SATURDAYS - "Saturday Night Special," $1.00 well drinks from 6:00   takes80%) at     at 7:00 pm (the winner must be pres-
   
Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com    s  (winner
5:00 pm, and a $25 Drawing
pm til closing! On SATURDAY, Dec. 19, The VFW Officers' will hold their Christma entand   All RED 
   signed-in to win)!   day on  SHIRT FRIDAYS, wear a Red Shirt, bring two
Party;Email, Debbie pm.
bar closes at 6:00 Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com  non-perishible   drink is FREE; then at 6:00

  food items for our food bank, and your second
 pm,play  Methe Play Double- Bonus Show Me
  "Show   Money." SATURDAY, Dec. 19,
Lions Club Seeking New Members
The Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to Money atOn breakfastserved 9:00-11:00 am; enjoy Karaoke with
the   6:00.   SUNDAYS,  is
join them in making a difference in the community. "Our club gives members an   Al"     20);andat  pm,we  Weekly Queen of
 opportu-  "Cowboy 3:00-7:00 pm (Dec.    6:15   hold our 
Heart DRAWING - approaching $7,000! On MADNESS MONDAYS, we serve Cajun
nity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community.
Food, with a Special Menu each week, and hold a Bowling Tournament at 6:00 pm! On
This club means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve," said
TACO-TUESDAY-BINGO, enjoy Tacos, all day, and our December Drink Special - Mar-
Club President Doug Dame. Call (352) 505-7936 and leave a message
gueritas for only $1.50 - then play Bingo at 5:00 pm; the Powerball is approaching $800!

   



he Newscaster

      

  Ad & Announcement
  
Hometown News for the Nature Coast       
       O
PR
 OF
 
 Aetiig RleRates for S Levy,s & aro  t
NE Citru  SW M i n oun ies
C
for Display Ad
5"5093 S.byrwelhigh Homosassa, Flrida 346    
  
     d s na easonab 
v r  t 
o 44  
wide O 3" l Pt.,
Fx:72) 362478   
      
      12n6 3issue588 
Phooerun 5)  9 4
 -t-:1 5in 48
(  2
a (  7
-­  8
  
 gmi.c      

Email, Tom 1 ussell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@  a l om
R
  E,bbeRus or: debbienestgilc
                 
 
      

 mail De  i $3s ell, Edit
0
wsca er@ ma . om
   


    
T
 
                 
                                        
 
                

 Starts 3-20-13
Proof: Ad
    
Dec.31 
THURS.  


R o n & B o n n i e s B u r g e r s & B B Q
Joe's Reliable Septic Service
Ad Proof
,LLC
s VFW Post 8698 is located ss 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east EEthe U.S. Hwy 19 and County Rd. 40 traffic
Busine  Card Ad

FR of Delivery Call 352-232-6846
Ingli
at
Ad Proof for Displayht; phone 352-447-3495. UPCOMING Business MEETINGS:aVFWAuxiliary,  16
We Want Your Stinkin' MONTHLY
to Start in final issue of first ad run
  lig Ad
Pizz  -  Dec. Dinners
- Wings Subs -  (3rd Wed.) at
ending 6-17-14
5" wide by 2.5" deeppm; and VFW Post 8698, Dec. 16 (3rd Wed.) at 6:30 pm. VFW REGULARCones-Shakes
Hard  ACTIVITIES: *MONDAYS
Ice Cream -   
  5:00
Visit Our  7 Rivers
New Location at
to start  01-22-2014issue Tournament,c7:00 Business ...? *TUESDAYS - Dart Tournament,7:00pmuntil  ...?On TUESDAY,
 in  -Bowling (
Se ond pm until Quarter ads
19for Breakfast&Lunch
    
  Dec. 29, We're holding run 13 consecutve weeks  8:00-12:00ell,Uwith the live music of "Chrome" - no
Sh pm, S-
to our New Year's Eve Dance,
Callspecials
 for

  over charge and achwelcome; come$19 per the New Year with us! *FRIDAYSdaily ofHearts Draw at 6:00
State License #SA0111728 weekly ad)
OPEN Tues.- 11am-7pm
  -  Sat.   
c
(e all Wednesday at ring in
Queen

352)795-46625 through 9-16-15
(877)442-9688
 ,(Christmas Day Queen 5-1Hearts Drawing will be held on Dec. 26)  7:00-11:00 pm.
pm
4 followed by Karaoke
6-24-1of

91 Hwy. 40 E - Inglis
(352)228-9027
Charge Credit Card $247  well drinks from 6:00east ofOn
1 pm 'til  US-19
miles closing!  SATURDAY, Dec.
*STURDAYS - "Saturday Night Special," $1.00
A
19, The VFW Officers' will hold their Christmas Party; bar closes at 6:00 pm.