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Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
Veterans Service Office Searching for Veteran Discounts
Need Help Understanding Medicare and with Your Medicare Costs?
Citrus County Veterans Services Division is compiling a list of local businesses
Want to see if you can save money on your prescription drug costs? Can't afford
that offer veteran discounts. If you are a local business and would like to include your dis-
to have the Medicare Part B Premium come out of your check every month? Are you new
count information on this list, please call 527-5915 with a contact phone number, amount/
to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
type of discount and required proof of veteran status.
ily member or caregiver, SHINE, a volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
The Veterans Service Office provides guidance and assistance to veterans and
provides you with free, unbiased and confidential information. For assistance, please call
their families to assist with navigation through state and federal VA systems and participate
the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see us
in coordination with local charitable organizations and businesses to ensure veterans and
at: Wed, March 9th  10:00am-Noon AF Knotts Public Library (Yankeetown) All Citrus
their families are receiving as much assistance as possible from the local community. For
Co sites By Appt only Call (352) 527-5956 Citrus Co Resource Ctr
more information, please call the Veterans Service Office at 527-5915
Vermonters to gather Feb 29th, 2016
VA Clinic Enrollment
Starting at 11:00 AM Place of Gathering: Triple J Ranch,1351 SE Highway 41,
LECANTO, FL-- The Lecanto Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpa-
Williston, Florida, 15 minutes north of Rainbow Springs on right Hamburgers and Hotdogs
tient Clinic (CBOC) continues to accept enrollments for VA health care for eligible Veter-
will be served You are asked to bring a salad or dessert or a casserole to share Registration
ans. Visit the Lecanto CBOC Monday ­ Friday between 8:00 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m.(2804 West
and parking $4.00 (When you arrive) Door prizes. Any Questions call Helen @ 352-854-
Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL 34461). While not required, you may bring your DD
4527.
214 for verification of military service. The Lecanto CBOC offers several outpatient ser-
Redhead Express
vices to include Primary Care and Mental Health. For more information on enrollment and
The Redhead Express will be appearing at Yankeetown Community Church, for
eligibility, contact Peggy Morris at 352-746-8004.
two performances on February 28 and 29. Sunday the 28th at 6:PM, Monday the 29th at
7:00 PM. Tickets are free but necessary and can be acquired by calling Barbara Arnold
American Legion Fishing Trip
(352)447-4446 Please call between 9 AM and 7 PM. A Love Offering will be collected.
American Legion Post 155 is sponsoring an all day fishing trip on Saturday, March
12, 2016. Participants will meet at 330am at the American Legion on Gulf-to-Lake Hwy.
Education Salad Luncheon
and carpool/caravan to Tarpon Springs. Bait and tackle are included in the ticket price of
Only three weeks to the highly anticipated Education Salad Luncheon at the Yan-
$70 per person. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase on the boat, and
keetown-Inglis Woman's Club.  Groups from near and far will gather at the Clubhouse
personal coolers are allowed (beer only; no liquor or glass bottles). Anticipated return to
on 56th St., Wednesday, March 9th at 12 noon. Join us for a great afternoon of fun, food
Crystal River is 6pm.
Tickets are available in the Post lounge at 6585 W. Gulf-to-Lake
and prizes. As always, proceeds from the Salad Luncheon will be donated to Yankeetown
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Hwy. and must be purchased in advance as participation is limited. This event is open to
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School for a special project.
the public and minors must be accompanied by an adult. For further information contact
Over 40 salads and a delicious homemade dessert will be offered for a donation
Second Vice-Commander, Gerry Kaufman at 407-218-9139 or 352-795-6526.
of $10.00 (advance sale only, if available $15 day of event). Get your tickets now so you
Hometown News for the Nature Coast
won't miss out on tasting all the mouthwatering homemade salads. Plus, you have a chance
Veterans Office Announces Schedules at Local Libraries
The Citrus County Veterans Service Department has announced the following rvto win one of the many door prizes donated by our Community Partners.River & Homosassa
Se ing Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal 352-302-1771.
schedule for the Floral City and Homosassa Library branches. Representatives will be at  Three Scholarhips : 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446
Address Available from Elections Office
the Floral City Library, located at 8360 E Orange Avenue in Floral City from 1:00 pm to  Tammy Jones, Levy County Supervisor of Elections is pleased to announce the opportu-
Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788
4:00 pm on March 17, 2016, April 21, 2016, and May 5, 2016.
nity for local college or university students to apply for a $1,200 scholarship through the
Veterans Services staff will be at the Homosassa Library, located at 4100 S.  Florida State Association of Supervisors of Election (FSASE), a statewide, professional
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Grandmarch Avenue in Homosassa from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on March 3, 2016, April 7,  organization tory.NewscasterArchof es.com · TheHealthcaster.com
Hisof sixty-seven Supervisor iv Elections in the State of Florida, providing a
2016,and May 19, 2016. To schedule an appointment to see the Veteran Service Officer,  forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences.For further information, please contact
Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com
please call 352-527-5915.
the Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-486-5163 or tammy@votelevy.com
Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
Inglis VFW Activities
Woman's Club Loan Closet
Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S.
Medical emergencies happen when you least expect them. While many are not
Hwy 19 and County Rd. 40 traffic light; phone 352-447-3495. Members and their Guests
prepared for such an occurrence, the Loan Closet at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club
are welcome! The VFW NEEDS YOU: LAST CHANCE for open membership to Inglis
is ready to help. The Loan Closet also welcomes donations from our community. All dona-
VFW Post 8698, with one year's free dues (through Feb. 28, 2016). Become a member to
tions received, are inspected and sanitized so they're ready for use. Call the club 352-447-
your support for our service men/women, help maintain Veterans' benefits and support our
2057 for more information.
National Home for Veterans. Please call or stop by for details on how such a small amount
can benefit so many. ACTIVITIES: *MONDAYS - Bowling Tournament at 7:00 pm.
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*TUESDAYS - Dart Tournament at 7:00 pm. *FRIDAYS - Queen of Hearts Draw at 6:00
pm. *On SATURDAYS, enjoy our "Saturday Night Special" with $1.00 well drinks, from
6:00 pm until closing.
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