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THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
Levy Author Compiles History of
Community Events
AtlanticC. Coastpresent her latest work, "Atlantic Coast
Railroad
Amvets End of Summer Fair
We are going to have an end of summer fair on September 12, with fun for chil-
dren and adults. We also open the Post to guests for our Bingo (Tuesdays), Show Me the
Local history writer, Toni  Collins, will
Money (Fridays and most Saturdays), and Queen of Heart (Sundays) games. Our kitchen is
Line Railroad: Dunnellon to Wilcox, FL" on Saturday, September 12, 2015, 2:00 p.m. in
also open to the public, every day, from 12:00-7:00 pm. Our members are happy to sign in
the Fellowship Hall of the Otter Creek Baptist Church, 171 SW 3rd Street, Otter Creek.
guests for these events.
History lovers are invited to come out and learn the history and impact the railroad had on
Bingo Resumes at the Woman's Club
Levy County.
All Bingo fanatics can rejoice, non-smoking Thursday Night Bingo at the Yan-
Due to its location, the town of Otter Creek is an appropriate setting for the unveil-
ing of the history of the construction of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in Levy County.  keetown-Inglis Woman's Club will resume September 3rd at 7pm andis open to the public.
Doors open at 6pm to buy cards for $1 each and enjoy some of the best food
When the first train traveled over the completed rail line through Levy County on March
1, 1914, Otter Creek was the site of the junction crossing of the north-south ACL rail line  and homemade desserts from the kitchen. Bring in two (2) non-perishable items for Yan-
and the existing east-west rail line of the Seaboard Air Line Railway, formerly the Florida  keetown School and you'll receive a free Early Bird Special. Here's what they need; indi-
vidual cereal and juice boxes, instant oatmeal, bowls, spoons.
Railroad, from Cedar Key to Fernandina.
Get your daubers ready and we'll see you at the Club, #5 56th St, Yankeetown on
The book describes the early history of the Atlantic Coast Line from its charter
in 1830 to build a rail line a distance of 59-miles from Petersburg, Virginia to Weldon,  September 3rd. All proceeds from Bingo go to fund scholarships for local students. You're
North Carolina. Also, the settlements which grew up along the rail line such as Steen and  giving back to the community in many ways when you grab your friends and neighbors and
Tidewater; the development of the communities through the years like Gulf Hammock and  join the fun that is BINGO. Email yiwomansclub@gmail.com or call 352-447-2057.
Chiefland; and the eventual abandonment of the rail line through Levy County. Several  Lions Club Seeking New Members
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lifetime residents of Levy County contributed to the history by sharing their experiences
The
The Inglis Yankeetown Lions Club is seeking civic-minded men and women to
with the railroad.
join them in making a difference in the community. "Our club gives members an opportu-
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
Phone: (352) 489-4588 followed by a362-4788and answer period. Book swill be  nity to advance worthy causes, serve with friends, and become leaders in the community.
The presentation will be Fax: (727) question
her: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Debbiecredit cards will be debbienewscaster@gmail.com   means a lot to our Lions, but it means so much more to the people we serve," said
available for purchase at $15.00 per copy and Russell, Editor: accepted. To personalize  This club
ter.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com your book.For more  Club President Doug Dame. Call (352) 505-7936 and leave a message
your book, the author will be happy to inscribe a personal message in · thehealthcaster.com
information, please call Toni C. Collins at (352) 490-5636 or email toniccollins@att.net.  Activities at the Inglis VFW
Inglis VFW Post 8698 is located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, 1 mile east of the U.S. Hwy
19 and County Rd. 40 traffic light; phone 352-447-3495. ·HAPPY HOUR on Weekdays:
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Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm (September 15, 22 & 29). ·Sept. 11 (FRIDAY): Dennis Karaoke,
Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Crystal River &
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POW/MIA Recognition Day
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The third Friday in September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. We must
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never forget the brave men and women who are still imprisoned or missing as a result of
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their service to our great nation in defense of our freedom. A ceremony in their honor will
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be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 6:30pm at American Legion Post 155, 6585 W.
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Gulf-to-Lake Hwy. in Crystal River.  This event is open to the general public, and all are
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Activities at Inglis AmVets William Crow Post
AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone 352-447-
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4473. We're open 7 days weekly, 12:00-9:00 pm. Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with
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daily specials, and on Sundays only, open for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on
sale, daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Drawing held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. QUALI-
FIED GUESTS ARE WEL- COME; please contact the Post at 352-447-4473 for details.
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pm, and Card Games at 6:00 pm. On THIRSTY THURSDAYS, our Weekly Drawing is
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