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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
Veterans Service Office Searching for Veteran Discounts
Chili Cook-Off
Citrus County Veterans Services Division is compiling a list of local businesses
However you like your Chili, you're sure to find it at the Yankeetown-Inglis Wom-
that offer veteran discounts. If you are a local business and would like to include your dis-
an's Club 30th Annual Chili Cook-Off. This year's event will be Saturday, February 20th,
count information on this list, please call 527-5915 with a contact phone number, amount/
11am-1pm at the clubhouse, #5 56th St., Yankeetown. Everyone is invited to enter their
type of discount and required proof of veteran status.
favorite chili recipe; yours could be voted one of the tastiest three and win a cash prize.
The Veterans Service Office provides guidance and assistance to veterans and
First place wins $50, 2nd place $25 and 3rd place $10.
their families to assist with navigation through state and federal VA systems and participate
Grab your friends and neighbors and come on down to taste all the delicious
in coordination with local charitable organizations and businesses to ensure veterans and
Chili's for $7 and cast a vote for your favorite. The ladies of the club will have homemade
their families are receiving as much assistance as possible from the local community. For
baked goods for sale which make the perfect afternoon snack. The Thrift Store will be open
more information, please call the Veterans Service Office at 527-5915
for your shopping pleasure from 10am-2pm. If you have questions, call the Club at 352-
447-2057 or email--yiwomansclub@gmail.com.
VA Clinic Enrollment
LECANTO, FL-- The Lecanto Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpa-
Vermonters to gather Feb 29th, 2016
tient Clinic (CBOC) continues to accept enrollments for VA health care for eligible Veter-
Starting at 11:00 AM Place of Gathering: Triple J Ranch,1351 SE Highway 41,
ans. Visit the Lecanto CBOC Monday ­ Friday between 8:00 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m.(2804 West
Williston, Florida, 15 minutes north of Rainbow Springs on right Hamburgers and Hotdogs
Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461). While not required, you may bring your DD
will be served You are asked to bring a salad or dessert or a casserole to share Registration
214 for verification of military service. The Lecanto CBOC offers several outpatient ser-
and parking $4.00 (When you arrive) Door prizes. Any Questions call Helen @ 352-854-
vices to include Primary Care and Mental Health. For more information on enrollment and
4527.
eligibility, contact Peggy Morris at 352-746-8004.
Education Salad Luncheon
Only three weeks to the highly anticipated Education Salad Luncheon at the Yan-
Inglis VFW Post Announcements
keetown-Inglis Woman's Club.  Groups from near and far will gather at the Clubhouse
The VFW NEEDS YOU to become a member and show your support for all our
on 56th St., Wednesday, March 9th at 12 noon. Join us for a great afternoon of fun, food
Service Men & Women. VFW Post #8698 is currently having an open membership. Join
and prizes. As always, proceeds from the Salad Luncheon will be donated to Yankeetown
now, and your first year's dues are free. Your membership will help to maintain Veterans'
School for a special project.
benefits and support our National Home for Veterans. Please call or stop in for details on
Over 40 salads and a delicious homemade dessert will be offered for a donation
how such a small amount benefits so many. This membership offer is good through Feb. 28,
of $10.00 (advance sale only, if available $15 day of event). Get your tickets now so you
2016.
won't miss out on tasting all the mouthwatering homemade salads. Plus, you have a chance
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FEBRUARY MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES: *MONDAYS - Bowling Tournament
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to win one of the many door prizes donated by our Community Partners. 352-302-1771.
at 7:00 pm. *TUESDAYS - Dart Tournament at 7:00 pm. *WEDNESDAY, Feb. 17 (3rd
Wednesday) the VFW Auxiliary meets at 5:00 pm, and the VFW Post 8698 meets at 6:30  Redhead Express
Hometown News for the Nature Coast
The Redhead Express will be appearing at Yankeetown Community Church, for
pm. *FRIDAYS - Queen of Hearts Draw at 6:00 pm. *On SATURDAYS, enjoy our "Sat-
Servtwo performances on February Dunnellon, Hernando,atCrystal Riverthe Homosassa
ing Inglis, Yankeetown, 28 and 29. Sunday the 28th  6:PM, Monday & 29th at
urday Night Special" with $1.00 well drinks, from 6:00 pm until closing.
7:00 PM. Tickets are free but necessary and can be acquired by calling Barbara Arnold
American Legion Fishing Trip
Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446
American Legion Post 155 is sponsoring an all day fishing trip on Saturday, March  (352)447-4446 Please call between 9 AM and 7 PM. A Love Offering will be collected.
Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788
12, 2016. Participants will meet at 330am at the American Legion on Gulf-to-Lake Hwy.
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personal coolers are allowed (beer only; no liquor or glass bottles). Anticipated return to
Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
Crystal River is 6pm.
Tickets are available in the Post lounge at 6585 W. Gulf-to-Lake
provides youl,with free, unbiased and confidential information. For assistance, please call
Hwy. and must be purchased in advance as participation is limited. This event is open to
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the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us
the public and minors must be accompanied by an adult. For further information contact
at: Wed, March 9th  10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Public Library (Yankeetown) All Citrus
Second Vice-Commander, Gerry Kaufman at 407-218-9139 or 352-795-6526.
Co sites By Appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr
Activities at Inglis AmVets
William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone  Annual Flea Market
352-447-4473. Open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with
Dunnellon Presbyterian Church, 20641 Chestnut Street, Dunnellon, 352-489-
daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on sale,  2682, February 20, 2015.
daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing, held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. SIGNED-IN
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GUESTS ARE WELCOME. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings and Darts
at 7:30 pm. On THIRSTY THURSDAYS, we hold our Weekly Drawing at 5:00 pm - win-
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for Saturday, February 20, 2016, the third Saturday in February, from 8 AM to 1 PM in Our
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Lady of Grace Parish Life Center at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. This starts a new
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schedule cycle for 2016 with the first 2016 drive moved out one month from our traditional
January drive date. We will have a complimentary breakfast and tokens of appreciation for
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all donors. If there are any questions call Life South at 352-537-3061.
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