PAGE 10 - December 9, 2009
THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic At CFCC Levy Center
Community Events
(CHIEFLAND) — Central Florida Community College has partnered with the Levy Coun-
VFW Spagheti Dinner Fundraiser
ty Health Department to offer H1N1 influenza vaccinations to the public on Tuesday, Dec.
LAVFW All you can eat Spaghetti Dinner, Meat or Meatless Sauce by out of
15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CFCC Levy Center, 114 Rodgers Blvd, Chiefland.
town Chief. Saturday Dec. 12th 1:00 PM till gone. $4.00 Donation Everyone Welcome
The vaccine is recommended as protection from H1N1 influenza, informally known
VFW Post # 8698 520 E. Hwy 40 1 mile east of Hwy 19 Inglis. For to go orders call 352-
as swine flu, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People at greatest risk for
447-3495
H1N1 flu infection or transmission include children and young adults, caregivers of very
Weekly BINGO at the Yankeetown Inglis Woman’s Club
young children, pregnant women, health care and emergency medical services person-
Doors open at 6pm, with BINGO games beginning at 7pm. All proceeds from
nel, and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung
BINGO go toward college scholarships for local students. Players are invited to come
disease.
early to purchase their BINGO cards and enjoy goodies from the “Thursday Kitchen.”
There is no charge for the vaccine. For additional information, call Rebecca Lord
You’ll also have time to check out what’s new in the Thrift Shop. Bring your friends and
at the CFCC Levy Center, 352-493-9533.
come out for the fun.
Power of One! Update
Y-I Republican club meeting, Dec. 15
Mrs. Carson’s 4th Grade class at Yankeetown School won the “Weekly Winner” award
The Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club will hold its annual Christmas Party on
7 times since August 3rd and is the GRAND CHAMPION in the Power of One! class
Tues., Dec. 15, at the Lions Clubhouse located in Yankeetown at the intersection of Hwy
category. The students “won” a trip and a tour of the Inglis Post Office on Thursday, De-
40W and 59th St., starting at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be supplied by the club board at 6:30
cember 3. Mrs. McGill’s 2nd Grade class came in a close Second Place.
p.m. There will be a gift exchange with the men bringing a $5-$10 gift for a man and the
Since the Program began in March of this year, five students in Mrs. Carson’s class
women bringing a $5-$10 gift for a woman. Entertainment will be provided by the band,
have written a cumulative of over 300 letters. The total letters all the students in all the
“Just Us 4.” For reservations, call Edith at 352-447-2622 or Par at 352-447-5874.
grades wrote is over 1400. The program will end on December 10th with an awards cer-
Medicare 2010 Annual Enrollment For Part D Drug Plans Begins
emony on Tuesday, December 15th.
Do you know how much your current Part D Drug Plan is going to cost you next year?
Thanks to all of you for all for your support. Without you this program would not have
Do you know the cost of your drugs in the Deductible and in the Gap? Do you know when
been possible.
you will hit the Gap? Do you know if there is a less expensive plan out there that cov-
Inglis Police Sponsoring "Shop with a Cop"
ers your drugs? Medicare Part D’s Annual Enrollment period runs Nov 15th to Dec 31st.
SHINE, a volunteer Program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, is here to help answer your
The Inglis police Dept. is sponsoring a shop with a cop day on December 23rd,
questions. Bring your Medicare Card, your current Part D Plan card, and your prescrip-
2009. Officers from the department will take two deserving children (one boy, on girl) on a
tion drug bottles. There will be a worksheet to complete. To find a site near you or to be
shopping trip to Wal-Mart or Toys-R-Us.
referred to a volunteer, call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243.
To qualify the child must be under the age of ten, and come by in person to the
Inglis Police Dept. at 26 Hwy 40 W. in Inglis and register before noon December 22, 2009.
The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Health Membership Drive
A random drawing will be held at 2p.m. December 22, 2009 and the winners announced.
This is a self-guided physical activity guaranteed to make you breathe deeply,
The winners will be notified by an Inglis Police officer and arrangments made to
clean your pores and feel like a million bucks. Leave the Park with a healthy glow and
take the children shopping. Good luck and Merry Christmas to all from the Inglis Police
look forward to a great night’s sleep. It is a local destination with a huge health benefit.
Dept.
Arrive by car, kayak or bike without spending a whole lot on fuel and make it a once a
week (or more) habit. Bring a picnic lunch and a bottle or two of your favorite water.
Levy County Sheriff Fingerprint fee now in effect
Health prescription: Walk the 3 miles of trails at your own pace and repeat as needed.
Bring your family, friends, neighbors or your canine buddy for a health-filled 2 hours and
Due to the unusally high volume of fingerprint requests for employment and con-
witness nature’s high-definition views.
cealed weapons applications the Levy County Sheriffs has now instituted a 5 dollar fee to
We are now open until sunset, seven days a week. We can’t guarantee to cure
cover the costs of the man power involved in taking the prints. If you desire to have your
what ails you, but your Doctor may not recognize you the next time he/she sees you. The
prints taken please be prepared to pay in cash or money order as no personal checks will be
WGP is located on Highway 40, West of Hwy 19 at 1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown.
accepted.
Peace Lutheran Holiday Services
There will be mid-week services held through Advent, on Wednesday evenings,
PUBLIC NOTICE
December 2, 4, 16 and 23. These services will start at 7:00 p.m. Preceding the service a
TOWN OF YANKEETOWN
fellowship meal, provided by the congregation, will begin at 6:15 p.m. The Candlelight
Service on Christmas Eve will begin at 7:00 p.m., December 24.
INFORMATION ON THE 2010 ELECTION
Christmas Day Service is at 10:00 a.m., and will be followed by a Christmas Day
Feast. Everyone is encouraged to make these special services a part of your holiday sea-
THOSE THAT ARE INTERESTED IN QUALIFYING:
son. Peace Lutheran Church, the “Church On The Hill,” is located on US-41, 5 miles north
QUALIFYING DATES ARE:
Mon. Jan. 11, 2010 - Fri. Jan. 15, 2010
of downtown Dunnellon.
QUALIFYING TIMES ARE:
9:00 am - 12 Noon
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
QUALIFYING LOCATION:
Yankeetown Town Hall
6241 Harmony Lane
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
Yankeetown, Florida 34498
SEATS OPEN: The Mayor’s Seat and Three (3) Council Seats
Where Customer Service is our Priority
(two year terms each)
Owned & Operated by the Vorisek Family
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE:
Mon. Jan. 25, 2010
ELECTION DATE / TIME:
Tues. Feb. 23, 2010 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947 Local: 352-447-6002
ELECTION LOCATION: Inglis/Yankeetown Lion’s Club, 22 59th Street
Yankeetown, Florida 34498
Enhance your Health
REMOVE Iron, Sulfur,
SERVICE
TO OBTAIN A REQUEST FORM TO VOTE ABSENTEE, YOU MAY:
with Reverse Osmosis
Chlorine,Hardness
Go to our Web Site at:
http://yankeetownfl.govoffice2.com
Drinking Water &
Bacteria, Tannin,
Email us at:
yankeetownth@bellsouth.net
Whole House Systems RENTALS
Odor & Cyanide
Call Town Hall at:
352-447-2511
Absentee Ballots will be available the first week of February 2010.
Financing Available • 12 Months Same as Cash • FREE Water Analysis
YES........We Have Unique Gifts
YES Many are Made in the USA
50
YES.......Quantities are Limited
YES...........The Prices are Right
YES........................We’re Local
Food Ranch Plaza, Inglis