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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
Attention Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans
A.F. Knotts Library Book Sale
If you know anyone that has served during Operation Enduring Freedom and
It's time to get rid of those unwanted and gently used books, paperbacks and
has ties to Citrus County, please contact Barbara Mills with Operation Welcome Home videos. Donate them to the Friends Knotts Library 56th Th
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of the A.F. Public at 11 Street
at 1-352-422-6236.
in Yankeetown. They will be on sale at the library's annual Spring Book Sale Saturday,
Veterans Court seeking female Veteran Mentors
Pet Patrol
March 25th thru Thursday March 30th. The library's hours are Saturday, 9am-1pm, Tues-
The key component of any successful Veterans Court is a Veterans' Mentor Pro-
day, 3pm-8pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm. For more information call 352-447-
gram. In this program, a trained Veteran Mentor is paired with a veteran participant to
4212 during library hours.
provide support as he or she navigates through the court and treatment. Mentors are one of
cholarship Applications Available (2017)
the most valuable components of this program. If you are interested in volunteering for this
Applications for the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club scholarship awards are
Pro-Pet Dog Food Recall
program, please contact Kelly Kell, Court Alternatives Supervisor, at 352-341-6721.
available. The awards are open to home-schooled students and those attending public and
private schools. Also eligible,-Pet LLC of St. Marys, ando
Pro anyone attending college Ohi maintain a 3.0 GPA, and those
Accepting Applications for Veteran Services Advisory Board
who have workedaafternounced a voluntaryhave lconcretem-
h s an graduation but now reca l of a li plans for resuming their educa-
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for a va-
tion. Applicants ited nhaveelived dryYankeetownaorfoods for two or more years and be a
must umb r of in dog and c t Inglis for
cancy on the Veteran Services Advisory Board. This Advisory Board is seeking one quali-
possible Salmonella contamination.
current resident. New residents who do not meet the above criteria may still apply and will
fied member to fill the remaining 1 year left on the 3 year term expiring January 31, 2018.
According to the FDA, a single
be evaluated by the Education Committee on a case by case basis. Get your application
The Veteran Services Advisory Board meets the second Thursday of every other
d
from guidance counselors at Crystal River High School, the A.F. Knotts Public Library, the
month at the Citrus County Resource Center, located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court in
uring a two-day period and on the same
Thrift Shop behind e ofWoman'sion may happlicationstential be post marked or received at
lin the product Club. All ave the po must
Lecanto. The purpose of this Board is to advise the Veterans Service Office on the unmet
the club no later than ontain1,the bacNoiemailede have beenwill be accepted. If you have
to cApril 2017. ter a. Ther applications
needs, policies, services, and all other pertinent matters as it relates to veterans services.
further questions, call the club at 352-447-2057, or email: yiwomansclub@gmail.com"
Applications are due by March 31, 2017 and those applications which meet the
Louey, the Cock-a-Poo, is only a 4 yo spe- no reports of illness related to this product
eligibility requirements will be forwarded to the Board of CountyaCommissionersho appears Help around to date. The Medicare d branwith lYour Medicare Costs?
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he has advanced cataracts. Hto ihave theart
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Inglis VFW Activities
Members and their Guests are welcome to Inglis VFWe mo8698, rlocatedhe 520 se,to Medicare and not sure of your options? Whether you are a Medicare beneficiary, fam-
h Post ves a ound t at hou walks on a A young adult hound
Hwy. 40 E. in Inglis, FL, one mile east of the US 19 and CR 40 traffic light; phone 352- ily member or caregiver, iSHINE, male,
dog, a tr -coloreda volunteer program under the FL Dept of Elder Affairs,
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447-3495. *TUESDAYS: Dart Tournament at 7:30 pm. *FRIDAYS - Queen of Hearts draw provides you with free, unbiased and confidential information. For assistance, please call
e is a beautiful black on white patched was found in Inverness
at 6:00 pm and Karaoke with Cowboy Al 7:00-11:00 pm. *SATURDAYS - Weekly Jam, reat companHelpline at 1-800-262-2243 to have a volunteer return your call or come see the Bring B
the Elder
Bring Bowe Home Projectus
young neutered male, that is house trained, on E. Gospel Island
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receives
starting at 5:00 pm. Bring your instrument and laughter, and No chFUN!. A Humane Society of CeApril 12thunty Animal Control Knotts Public Library umerous volunteers have worked
sweet and loving, and is a g at: Wed, ion. Rd., Feb. 5, by Citrus
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ston@votelevy.com to rsvp. The deadline to rsvp is March 27, 2017. For more information,
Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: newscaster1@gmail.com
Signed-in guests are welcome to all events. Open 7 days 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen
please call 352-486-5163.
Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
hours 12:00-7:00 pm. WEDNESDAYS - 50 cents Wings, all day; NEW - Bingo with Pow-
Kayak Fishing Tournament
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erball at 5:00 pm; and Darts Tournament at 7:30 pm. THURSDAYS - Poker at 5:00 pm,
The 6th Annual NATURE COAST CHALLENGE A Catch, Photo, Release
Weekly Drawing at 5:00 pm (80% goes to winner; must be present and signed-in to win)
Kayak Fishing Tournament hosted by the Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club will be held Satur-
and 5:00 pm until closing is Ladies' Night. RED SHIRT FRIDAY - Wear a Red Shirt, bring
day April 22, 2017. Free Tournament T-Shirt and Captain's Bags. For additional tourna-
two non-perishible food items for our Food Bank, and your second drink is free; and play
ment information call 352 505-7936.
Show Me the Money at 6:00 pm. SATURDAY, March 25 - Funeral at 4:00 pm for Michelle
email news to: news1@thenewscaster.com
Metz at Fero Funeral Home, located at 5955 N. Lecanto Hwy. (CR 491), Beverly Hills;
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Anno at 6:00 pm.
served 9:00-11:00 am, Memorial Service at Post for Michelle Metz at 2:00 pm, Live Music
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by "The Joes" 3:30-7:30 pm and Oueen of Hearts drawing at 6:15 pm, approaching $3,000. S
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MONDAYS - Bowling at 6:00 pm.Bingo PowerBall
TUESDAY - Taco Day with Drink Special and Bingo
at 5:00 pm with Powerball ap- proaching $500.
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Welcome Home Event at VFW Hernando Post
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Two service members were welcomed ng
drawi home on Tuesday March 21st at the VFW
Post 4252 in Hernando (Helicopter). A spaghetti Dinner at 5 PM and program at 6 PM was
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held for: Victoria Marie Bennett US ARMY E4. Rank E-4 Served in Operation Iraqi Free-
dom and Operation New Dawn Unit 3rd ID, 2nd Brigade, 26th Battalion Alpha Company
heresa Lavigne, owner and opera
Operator Married to Chad Bennett (also a Veteran) and 1 child Isaiah 135yrs old Grew up
out of Fort Stewart Georgia Job Assignment: Petroleum Specialist and Motor Transport
honored last week with a new mem
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(SW/IW/AW) Jeremy F Boucher US NAVY Rank E-6/Petty Officer First Class Job As-
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
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